How to Draw a Viking

One Methods:Alternate Method

Vikings were seen as dirty, old violent warriors. This wikiHow page will show you how to draw a viking. Just remember that vikings were seen as angry people so they never smiled.

Steps

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    Start with a small circle and a box shape at the bottom of the circle. Draw two center lines in the circle.
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    Draw a rough sketch of how his beard and his hair would look like.
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    Erase the top of the lines and draw in his eyelashes. (Tip: Remember that vikings never shaved, pluck their beards or eyebrows so they are was huge and bushy)
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    The eyes are a little bit tricky. 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)
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    Now it is time for the nose. 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)
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    Draw the beard with a little more detail in.
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    Finally it is time to start with the shadowing. Start with the eyes then the forehead, the nose and then the cheeks.
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    And last but not least the hair. This may take a little time but its worth it. Go with long strokes, some hard and others soft. Keep the shadows in mind.

Alternate Method

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    Start by drawing a pose for your viking. Draw a huge muscular upper body and a tiny lower half.
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    Add in some volume to your viking. Use ovals and circles to make out a rough look of your drawing. Add in guidelines.
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    Add in clothes and accessories. Draw a shield, maybe a sword or an axe and don't forget that fur cape and viking helmet!
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    Now add in more details, like facial features, a beard, or armors.
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    Outline your viking and make sure to erase guidelines.
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    Color him in and you're all done!

Tips

  • When drawing the hair, just know that if you don't get it right the first time; it's okay it just needs practice.

Things You'll Need

  • Pencil
  • Paper

Article Info

Categories: Drawing People and Features