How to Draw Sephiroth
Are you ready to draw Sephiroth? In this lesson, you will learn how to create your own version of this cool character from the Final Fantasy video game series. The lesson will take about 30 minutes, and you’ll focus on outlining, adding details, and coloring your drawing.
As you work through the steps, remember to take your time and pay attention to the unique features of Sephiroth, especially his long hair that flows dramatically. This lesson will help you understand character design and improve your drawing skills as you capture the essence of this iconic figure.
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
In this drawing lesson, you will create your very own illustration of Sephiroth, a character from the exciting world of Final Fantasy! You’ll follow along with nine easy steps that will help you build your drawing from simple lines and shapes. Start by outlining the basic features, like his head and armor, and then work your way to the details that make him unique, such as his long, flowing hair. When it comes to coloring, remember that while I’ll share my color ideas, you have the freedom to choose whatever colors you like! This is your artwork, so let your imagination shine through. Get ready to have fun and express yourself as you draw this awesome looking character!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Outline the Head
First, draw a curved outline to form Sephiroth’s head. Now, create two small circles for his eyes. Next, add short diagonal lines for his eyebrows. Then, draw curved lines for his nose and mouth.
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Draw the Collar and Chest Armor
Form the tall collar and the V-shaped opening of his coat. Next, outline the crossed leather armor straps across his chest.
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Add the Pauldrons
Form the rounded shoulder armor, known as pauldrons, resting on each shoulder.
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Form the Torso
Add a thin waistband, and draw the fitted shape of his coat.
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Attach the Arms
Outline the sleeves of his coat, and draw his armored gauntlets over his forearms and hands.
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Draw the Overcoat
Draw the outline of his skirt-like overcoat.
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Outline the Legs
Outline his pants and draw his knee-high boots. Make sure to erase extra lines.
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Form the Hair
Form Sephiroth’s long, flowing hair being blown to one side by the wind.
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Add Color to the Sephiroth Drawing
First, use a peach color for his skin and black for his eyes. Next, shade his hair white with light gray for some shadows. Now, color the chest straps with brown. Use black and dark gray for his chest armor, gauntlets, overcoat, and pants. Then, use a slightly lighter shade of gray for his coat and boots. Fill in the pauldrons, waistband, bands on his gauntlets, and thin stripes on his boots with an off-white color.
How to Draw Sephiroth PDF Download
Take a look at the PDF below! You can either download it or preview it. This resource is great for helping you with your lesson on how to draw Sephiroth.