How to Draw a Knight

This tutorial will show you some techniques in drawing the Knight.

Method 1
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Draw a Medieval Knight

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    Learn to draw the human figure first; then, sketch the basic lines and shapes for the knight.
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    Add additional lines and shapes to complete the outline of the human body.
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    Sketch the knight's armor and clothing (research on different types of armor for references).
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    Sketch the shield, sword and additional armor pieces if needed.
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    Sketch the helmet (the Bucket type helmet is used here).
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    Use a fine tipped drawing tool to redefine the sketch (A Black Sketch or a fine tipped Marker).
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    Create outlines over the sketch.
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    Draw additional details such as chainmail, designs, accessories, etc.. if needed.
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    Erase and remove the sketch marks to produce a clean outlined drawing.
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    Add color to the artwork.
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Method 2
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Draw a Fantasy Knight

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    Repeat steps 1 and 2 of Method 1.
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    Use your imagination and inspiration from comics, movies, games, anime, etc... and sketch your own armor design over the human figure.
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    Add your choice of weapon(s) and shield.
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    Sketch the shape of the helmet over the head.
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    Add details such as accessories, ornaments, cape, etc.
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    Use a smaller tipped drawing tool to refine the sketch.
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    Create outlines over the sketch.
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    Erase and remove the sketch marks to produce a clean outlined drawing.
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    Add color to the artwork.
    • When you start drawing and painting, it is good to have a color wheel.[1]
    • It shows the colors opposite to each other. For example, green and red.[2]
    • In your painting, if red is too bright, use some green, and if green is too bright, you can add a little red to tone it down.[3]
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I draw a person well?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Be sure to take enough time to draw everything. Start with the basic lines in the pose that you wish your person to be in, and begin fleshing out from there. I had a lot of trouble with drawing things because I wouldn't take enough time to make sure all the lines were in the right place and that the drawing looked right. Details can always be hard to add. I don't really have much advice there. I'd say to look up some other drawing videos. I recommend Mark Crilley's drawing tutorials, they're good for even an expert to take a look at.
  • Question
    Why do we need guide lines?
    Craftsmart
    Craftsmart
    Top Answerer
    Guide lines are helpful to gauge the proper proportions. It helps plan the space out. Otherwise, you might start drawing and realize that things aren't spaced out properly, or that the drawing won't fit within the paper.
  • Question
    How can I draw a helmet?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Draw a cylinder with a small top base and finished bottom. Go to the side of the vertical. 3/4 of the way up, draw half of a smile on the edge of the side you want to be the face. Connect a horizontal line going to the edge and from this you should have 1/4th of a circle. Split a line dividing the total cylinder in half horizontally and erase the unused bottom half. From there add any details and designs you want and connect the helm to your body.
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Things You'll Need

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser gum
  • Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors
  • Black pen

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References

  1. ↑ https://emptyeasel.com/2014/05/08/why-a-color-chart-and-color-wheel-are-a-must-have-for-painters/
  2. ↑ https://online.maryville.edu/liberal-arts-degrees/the-art-of-color/
  3. ↑ https://decoart.com/blog/article/318/color_theory_basics_the_color_wheel

About This Article

Renée Plevy
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Renée Plevy
Portrait Artist & Educator
This article was co-authored by Renée Plevy. Renée Plevy is an Internationally Acclaimed Portrait Artist from New York/Palm Beach who has painted The Grand Dames of Palm Beach and various celebrities and community leaders. With over 50 years of experience, Renée specializes in painting realistically in oil and capturing the soul of the person. She has studied under internationally renowned portrait artists John Howard Sanden, David Leffel, Robert Beverly Hale, Clyde Smith, and Leonid Gervits. Renée is featured in over 68 shows and galleries including a one-woman museum show at the Paterson Museum. She has garnered numerous awards including “Artist of the Year” from The Bloomfield Art League and First Prize from the Boca Raton Museum Artist’s Guild. Renée has even painted a portrait of celebrity, Vanilla Ice. She also teaches at the Boca Raton Museum Art School - formerly at SVA in Manhattan. This article has been viewed 295,608 times.
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Article SummaryX

To draw a medieval knight, start by lightly sketching the basic outline of the human body. Next, sketch details like the knight's armor, clothing, and sword on top of the sketched figure. You can use images online or in books as references if you need to! Then, use a fine tipped marker to redefine the lines of the base sketch before adding final details like chainmail and accessories. Lastly, erase the sketched lines and add color to bring your drawing to life! For tips on drawing a fantasy knight, read on!

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