How to Draw Link (Legend of Zelda)
In this lesson, you will learn how to create your own drawing of Link, a character from The Legend of Zelda. This tutorial will guide you through the process, focusing on important features like his head and face, hair, and tunic. You can choose to keep your drawing simple or add color later on.
As you work on your illustration, pay attention to Link’s distinct features. His pointed ears and layered hair are key elements that help define his character. The tunic is another important part, as it showcases his adventurous spirit.
By following the steps in this lesson, you will gain skills in character design and illustration. You’ll be able to capture the essence of Link and create a drawing that reflects his unique look in the game.
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready to create your very own drawing of Link from The Legend of Zelda! You’ll follow along with a total of nine fun steps that will help you capture all the cool details of this iconic video game character. As you work through each step, you’ll notice how easy it is to shape Link’s head, face, and those famous pointed ears. Once you have your drawing all sketched out, if you like the bold look of dark outlines, you might want to trace over your pencil lines with a thin black marker for a neat finish. So grab your paper and pencil, and let’s get started on this exciting drawing adventure!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Head
First, outline the shape of Link’s head and attach his pointed elf ears.
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Form the Face
Draw a pair of circular eyes. Now, outline his eyebrows. Then, add curved lines for his nose and mouth.
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Add the Hair
Draw Link’s thick, layered hair framing his face. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
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Outline the Hat
Outline the shape of Link’s hat resting on the back of his head.
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Form the Tunic
Start by drawing his neck and the tall collar of his inner shirt. Next, form the shape of his tunic. Then, add a belt strapped around his waist.
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Draw the Legs
Draw his pants below the tunic. Then, form his tall, leather boots over his lower legs.
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Add the Arms
Attach the short sleeves of the tunic. Next, form the gloves on both arms. Then, add a bracer on his right forearm.
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Draw the Sword and Strap
Outline the harness strap on his chest. Then, draw the handle and cross guard of the sword behind his back as shown.
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Color the Drawing of Link
Let’s add some shading to our drawing of Link from The Legend of Zelda! First, color his skin peach and his hair dark yellow. Fill in his eyes with black. Next, use green for his hat. Now, use green and dark brown to color his tunic. Shade the gloves with dark green and its tips with dark brown. Color the boots, right bracer and sword handle with a lighter shade of brown. Then, fill in the sword’s cross guard gray. Shade the harness and belt straps with dark brown. Color the belt buckle yellow. Finally, use a cream color for his inner shirt and pants.
How to Draw Link (Legend of Zelda) PDF Download
You can check out the link below to see or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a handy resource that shows you how to draw Link. At the end of the PDF, you’ll find a coloring page with just the outlines, plus an extra exercise to spark your imagination!