Draw Clothes for Your Characters

September 15, 2009

The quickest way to make your characters recognizable is with clothing. Give them their own individual style and they come to life on the page, and stand out from the crowd. Irene Flores, author of Shojo Fashion Manga Art School (IMPACT Books) is a manga artist and fashionista extraordinaire with a knack for teaching others how to draw.

In eager anticipation of Shojo Fashion Manga Art School’s November release, here’s Irene’s 3 easy steps for drawing a scarf:

1 Create the Basic Shape: Determine the path of the scarf using a ribbon as a model.1 Create the Basic Shape: Determine the path of the scarf using a ribbon as a model.

2 Develop the Shape: Make the band wider.

3 Refine and Add Detail: Draw the fabric using the band as a guide, and drape the fabric as it wraps around itself. Add darker areas to indicate folds and overlaps in the scarf.

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