Tutorial drawn by Nate Lindley
Skill Level: Middle School+
Tools: Paper, Pencil
Skill Sets: Drawing Basics; Proportion; Shape, 1 Point Perspective
Tools: Paper, Pencil
Skill Sets: Drawing Basics; Proportion; Shape, 1 Point Perspective
Step 1: Basic Shape Framework
Line drawing of basic shapes: how to draw a Demon Warrior by Nate Lindley.
Tip: Convert complex images into basic shapes.
Work loosely and lightly - most of these lines will be erased.
Work loosely and lightly - most of these lines will be erased.
Step 2: Improving the Basic Shapes
Line drawing of improved shapes: how to draw a Demon Warrior by Nate Lindley.
Tip: Think about the scale and relation between various shapes.
Wait to darken the lines until you are certain the objects are correctly placed and sized.
Wait to darken the lines until you are certain the objects are correctly placed and sized.
Step 3: Forming Complex Shapes
Line Drawing of complex shapes: how to draw a Demon Warrior by Nate Lindley.
Tip: Do not worry about getting every smudge off the piece.
Sometimes those smudges leave a faint detail that can help inspire you when finishing the piece.
Sometimes those smudges leave a faint detail that can help inspire you when finishing the piece.
Step 4: Skill-Level Finishing
Rendered artwork: how to draw a monster (Demon Warrior) by Nate Lindley.
Tip: Be sure to vary line intensity and break lines throughout your artwork.
If every line looks exactly the same, the piece will be flat. Mix bold and thin lines;
the piece will become visually interesting.
If every line looks exactly the same, the piece will be flat. Mix bold and thin lines;
the piece will become visually interesting.