Bioshock Drawing
Welcome to this drawing lesson focused on creating an illustration inspired by Big Daddy from the video game BioShock. You will have all the guidance you need to complete your own drawing, with clear instructions to help you along the way. This lesson is designed to take about 30 minutes, allowing you to explore both outlining and coloring techniques.
As you work through the lesson, you can choose to keep your drawing simple or add color for more detail. The emphasis is on learning how to capture the character’s unique features and style, making it a great opportunity to improve your drawing skills. Grab your materials, and let’s get started!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready to create your very own drawing inspired by the character big daddy from BioShock! In this lesson, you’ll follow along with nine fun steps that will guide you through the process. As you draw, pay close attention to the different types of lines and angles used in each step. This will help you capture the unique features of big daddy, like his iconic helmet and sturdy bodysuit. Grab your blank paper and pencil, and let’s start this exciting drawing experience together! Before you know it, you’ll have a fantastic illustration that showcases your artistic skills. Remember, it’s all about enjoying the process and having fun while you create!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
-
Draw the Diving Helmet
Let’s draw Big Daddy from BioShock! Start by outlining a large circular helmet. Inside the helmet, draw four small porthole windows.
-
Add the Vertical Helmet Frame
Add a thin vertical frame running down the center of the helmet. Erase any overlapping lines where needed.
-
Draw the Horizontal Helmet Frame
Draw the curving horizontal frame across the helmet as shown in the illustration.
-
Form the Body Suit
Outline the shape of the body suit where the diving helmet is attached.
-
Attach the Pressure Valve
Draw a pressure valve attached to the top right side of the body suit.
-
Add the Bolt
On the top left side of the body suit, draw a small bolt sticking out.
-
Form the Legs
Form the thick legs of the suit. Then, draw the large, sturdy shoes at the bottom.
-
Attach the Arms
Draw the curving arms of the body suit. For the right arm, form the hand of the suit. On the left arm, attach the large, triangular drill.
-
Color the BioShock Drawing
First, color the helmet frame and portholes with shades of yellow. Next, fill the diving helmet, arms, and legs with dark brown. Now, color the stripes on the legs yellow. Shade the shoes, body suit and the hand with a lighter shade of brown. Then, fill the pressure valve with red and dark gray. Finally, use shades of gray for the drill and the bolt.
Bioshock Drawing PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and some extra fun stuff, like a coloring book page! You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later.