How to Draw Women's Clothes

Drawing the clothes on your cartoon characters adds the finishing touch to your artwork. You can add details that express the character's personality and quirks. The little details you add can make a big difference in how well your drawing turns out.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Drawing paper
• Pencil
• Colored pencils or crayons

1. Draw the basic outline of the woman that you are drawing. You need to make sure that her proportions are correct, so that the clothing looks real.

2. Sketch the basic outline for the shape of the clothing you are drawing. If you are drawing a dress or skirt, sketch the outline of how it falls. You can add curvy lines along the bottom to represent folds.

3. Add the details to the piece of clothing. Choose any patterns on the material and begin to draw them in. Add buttons, pockets, hems and belts.

4. Shade in any areas that need to be darker than others. It is important to stay true to the form and figure of the woman that you are drawing.

5. Determine the accessories you want to use and add them to the drawing. Add jewelry, hairstyle and shoes to the drawing.

6. Color in the drawing with the colors you have in mind. Remember to add shading as you go.

Tips & Warnings

• The little details make a big difference in the overall presentation of your drawing. However, you do not want the details to distract from the message you are portraying. Find a balance in the amount of detail you use.
• Practice getting the form right. Feel free to erase as you go. This allows you to find the style that is just right for you.