How to Learn to Draw Fashion People

Trying to create your own fashions can be difficult if you are new at it, but it doesn't have to be. There are many fashion templates a beginner can use to trace a model, then create her own look and accessories to go along with it. Drawing fashion people can be as simple as drawing anything else.

Things You'll Need

• Fashion templates
• Drawing paper
• Tracing paper
• Drawing pencil (No. 2B)

Instructions

1. Find a fashion template, a paper doll you are able to print out and either trace or use as a reference to draw your model.

2. Look through fashion magazines and find some outfits you find inspiring. Use their ideas to devise your own look.

3. Trace your template on paper with a pencil, then sketch your clothing ideas onto your traced copy of the template.

4. Add color and patterns, such as stripes or a plaid print.

5. Trace your image to make copies of your fashion model so you can mix and match colors and patterns on your wardrobe.

Tips & Warnings

• Draw what you feel. Remember, nothing is too outrageous when it comes to fashion.

• When you are more experienced, purchase a small, wooden, bendable doll and use it for reference in determining a model's figure, stance and the way clothing will fit on her shape.

• Keep in mind that expressions and other facial details do not play a huge role in fashion drawing. A lot of fashion sketches do not show faces at all. The focus is on the clothes, the accessories, the shoes and the stance of the model.