How to Draw a Viking
Start with a small circle and a box shape at the bottom of the circle., Draw a rough sketch of how his beard and his hair would look like. , Erase the top of the lines and draw in his eyelashes., The eyes are a little bit tricky., Now it is time for...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start with a small circle and a box shape at the bottom of the circle.
Draw two center lines in the circle. ,, (Tip:
Remember that vikings never shaved, pluck their beards or eyebrows so they are was huge and bushy) , They have to be draw with no emotion or with anger (To make him look angry tilt the outside of the eyes up and the inside down, but don't make it too obvious) , To make it look cool draw it thick but not long.
Most vikings are strong and fat so they had thick noses.
Draw a few wrinkles in(remember that in the end you are going to do all of the detailing and shadowing, this is all just planning) ,, Start with the eyes then the forehead, the nose and then the cheeks. , This may take a little time but its worth it.
Go with long strokes, some hard and others soft.
Keep the shadows in mind. , Draw a huge muscular upper body and a tiny lower half. -
Step 2: Draw a rough sketch of how his beard and his hair would look like.
Use ovals and circles to make out a rough look of your drawing.
Add in guidelines. , Draw a shield, maybe a sword or an axe and don't forget that fur cape and viking helmet! ,,, -
Step 3: Erase the top of the lines and draw in his eyelashes.
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Step 4: The eyes are a little bit tricky.
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Step 5: Now it is time for the nose.
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Step 6: Draw the beard with a little more detail in.
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Step 7: Finally it is time to start with the shadowing.
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Step 8: And last but not least the hair.
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Step 9: Start by drawing a pose for your viking.
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Step 10: Add in some volume to your viking.
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Step 11: Add in clothes and accessories.
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Step 12: Now add in more details
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Step 13: like facial features
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Step 14: a beard
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Step 15: or armors.
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Step 16: Outline your viking and make sure to erase guidelines.
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Step 17: Color him in and you're all done!
Detailed Guide
Draw two center lines in the circle. ,, (Tip:
Remember that vikings never shaved, pluck their beards or eyebrows so they are was huge and bushy) , They have to be draw with no emotion or with anger (To make him look angry tilt the outside of the eyes up and the inside down, but don't make it too obvious) , To make it look cool draw it thick but not long.
Most vikings are strong and fat so they had thick noses.
Draw a few wrinkles in(remember that in the end you are going to do all of the detailing and shadowing, this is all just planning) ,, Start with the eyes then the forehead, the nose and then the cheeks. , This may take a little time but its worth it.
Go with long strokes, some hard and others soft.
Keep the shadows in mind. , Draw a huge muscular upper body and a tiny lower half.
Use ovals and circles to make out a rough look of your drawing.
Add in guidelines. , Draw a shield, maybe a sword or an axe and don't forget that fur cape and viking helmet! ,,,
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