How to Draw Cloud Strife
In this lesson, you will learn how to create a drawing of Cloud Strife, a character from the Final Fantasy video game series. The process is pretty easy, starting with the outlines of his head and hair, followed by details of his clothing and accessories. You will focus on his unique features, like his spiky hair and signature Buster Sword, which are important parts of his character design.
As you draw, remember to think about how to represent these elements clearly. You can choose your own colors for the drawing, allowing you to express your style while capturing the essence of Cloud Strife. This lesson will help you practice outlining and shading, which are key skills in character illustration.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
- Ruler (optional)
Get ready to create an awesome drawing of Cloud Strife! You’ll be using your pencil and paper to capture this cool character from the Final Fantasy video game series. As you work on your drawing, pay close attention to how the different shapes fit together. Noticing how big or small each part is compared to others will help you make your drawing look just right.This lesson will guide you through each part of Cloud’s look, from his spiky hair to his unique outfit and even his famous Buster Sword. You’ll have a chance to express your own style while capturing the essence of this iconic character. So grab your materials, find a comfy spot, and let’s get started.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Head
First, draw a V-shaped outline for Cloud’s head. Next, add a pair of rounded eyes. Then, outline his brows, nose, and mouth.
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Form the Hair
Form the shape of Cloud’s signature spiky hair.
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Draw the Torso
Outline the shape of his sleeveless shirt. Next, draw his utility belt around his waist. Then, outline the straps of his harness.
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Add the Shoulder Armor
Draw an oval-shaped armor on his shoulder. Then, outline the bolts sticking out from the top part of the armor. Don’t forget to erase overlapping lines.
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Outline the Pants
Outline his long and flowy pants.
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Draw the Boots
Draw his thick boots below the pants.
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Attach the Arms
Draw both arms, with one raised. Next, outline the gauntlet on his hands. Then, attach the bolt bracelets wrapped around the gauntlets as shown.
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Draw the Buster Sword
Start with a thin, long rod-shaped handle. Then, use a ruler to draw the large and wide blade of the Buster Sword, making sure the lines are sharp and clean.
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Add Color to the Cloud Strife Drawing
Color Cloud’s hair yellow and his skin with peach. Next, shade his eyes and shoulder armor black. Now, use light, muted purple for his shirt and dark purple for his pants. Fill in the gauntlets, utility belt, harness straps, boots, and the base of the sword’s blade with shades of brown. Now, color the bolts on the gauntlet, the sword’s handle and blade with shades of gray.
How to Draw Cloud Strife PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and some extra fun, like a coloring book page. You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later!