Street Fighter Drawing
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create a character from the Street Fighter series, focusing on Ryu. This lesson will take about 30 minutes, and you’ll be guided through each step to help you understand the basics of character design. By concentrating on shapes and outlines, you’ll build a solid foundation for your drawing.
As you work, remember to take your time and pay attention to the details. This approach will help you develop your skills and improve your understanding of how to illustrate characters. You’ll also have the chance to add color at the end, bringing your drawing closer to what you envision.
With practice, you’ll become more comfortable with drawing characters like Ryu. Enjoy the process of learning and creating something unique!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
As you get ready to create your own drawing, remember that there’s no rush! This is your chance to express yourself, so feel free to explore your own ideas. While I’ll share some color suggestions, you don’t have to stick to them. Your artwork should reflect your unique style and choices! Gather your drawing tools, like pencils and paper, and let your imagination take charge. It’s time to have fun and enjoy the process of drawing.
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Form the Head

Let’s draw the character Ryu from Street Fighter by first creating the rounded shape of his head with a strong jawline.
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Add the Face

Draw two circular eyes with thick eyebrows above them. Next, add the nose between the eyes. Then, outline the shape of his mouth.
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Outline the Hair

Form his short, messy hair. Then, draw a tied headband across his forehead with the ribbon ends flowing to the side.
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Form the Lapels

Draw the neck below the head. From there, form the V-shaped overlapping flaps of his open karate gi, known as the lapels.
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Draw the Arms

Draw Ryu’s muscular arm and outline his thick wristband. Then, form his hands in a hadouken pose. Don’t forget to erase overlapping lines.
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Attach the Belt

Draw the belt around his waist.
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Outline the Karate Gi

Outline the loose shape of Ryu’s karate gi.
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Draw the Legs

Draw the outline of his karate pants below the gi. Then, add his bare feet at the bottom.
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Color the Street Fighter Drawing

First, use light orange for Ryu’s skin. Next, color his hair, eyebrows, eyes, and belt black. Now, shade his headband and wristbands red. Then, use white to color his karate gi and pants.
Street Fighter Drawing PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format right here. This PDF is perfect for printing and will help you with your Street Fighter drawing. Don’t forget, the last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it to keep.
