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Lesson 5: Animating Details & Adding Effects

by Rhys

Nov 19, 2025

In this one I’m taking the finished drawing from the last lesson and giving it some proper movement. We’ll add a wobbling bow tie, animated eyebrows, a bit of line boil, and even try some smoke or fire effects on top.

If you’ve been following along and there’s anything you want me to look at next — different tools, different animation tricks, or anything you’re stuck on — just leave a comment and let me know.

The full video is right below if you want to see how it all works.

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Lesson 5: Animating Details & Adding Effects

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