How To Draw A Realistic Knight

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Learn to draw the human figure first; then, sketch the basic lines and shapes for the knight.
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Add additional lines and shapes to complete the outline of the human body.
3

Sketch the knight's armor and clothing (research on different types of armor for references).
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Sketch the shield, sword and additional armor pieces if needed.
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Sketch the helmet (the Bucket type helmet is used here).
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Use a fine tipped drawing tool to redefine the sketch(A Black Sketch or a fine tipped Marker).
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Create outlines over the sketch.
8

Draw additional details such as chainmail, designs, accessories, etc.. if needed.
9

Erase and remove the sketch marks to produce a clean outlined drawing.
10

Add color to the artwork.

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Repeat steps 1 and 2 of Method 1.
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Use your imagination and inspiration from comics, movies, games, anime, etc... and sketch your own armor design over the human figure.
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Add your choice of weapon(s) and shield.
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Sketch the shape of the helmet over the head.
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Add details such as accessories, ornaments, cape, etc.
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Use a smaller tipped drawing tool to refine the sketch.
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Create outlines over the sketch.
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Erase and remove the sketch marks to produce a clean outlined drawing.
9

Add color to the artwork.

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How do I draw a person well?

Be sure to take enough time to draw everything. Start with the basic lines in the pose that you wish your person to be in, and begin fleshing out from there. I had a lot of trouble with drawing things because I wouldn't take enough time to make sure all the lines were in the right place and that the drawing looked right. Details can always be hard to add. I don't really have much advice there. I'd say to look up some other drawing videos. I recommend Mark Crilley's drawing tutorials, they're good for even an expert to take a look at.
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Why do we need guide lines?

Guide lines are helpful to gauge the proper proportions. It helps plan the space out. Otherwise, you might start drawing and realize that things aren't spaced out properly, or that the drawing won't fit within the paper.
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How can I draw a helmet?

Draw a cylinder with a small top base and finished bottom. Go to the side of the vertical. 3/4 of the way up, draw half of a smile on the edge of the side you want to be the face. Connect a horizontal line going to the edge and from this you should have 1/4th of a circle. Split a line dividing the total cylinder in half horizontally and erase the unused bottom half. From there add any details and designs you want and connect the helm to your body.
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How do I draw armor that you might use in an Apocalypse?

Make your armor cobbled together from found materials and old leather jackets, and make it look dirty, worn and ripped.
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What kind of poses are required when two knights are fighting and what should they look like?

No certain poses are required, but they may be fighting with swords. They should be wearing suits of armor.
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How do I draw a perfect sword?

I suggest reading wikiHow's article on drawing a sword for some helpful tips!
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How can I get rid of eraser smudges?

You usually can't, so always check an eraser before you use it, to make sure that it will not smudge.
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How do I design a good set of armor for a fantasy knight?

As the tutorial said: use photos for reference. Use Google Image Search to find something you like, then copy/alter it to your satisfaction.
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How do I fix my spacing errors when drawing a knight?

It is hard to fix them after you do it, but make sure to do your guide lines correctly in order to fix the spaces, and learn from your mistakes (i.e. making the legs too short, or the elbows too far down).
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Would these drawings work if I dont color them?

Clarissa Garcia

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I've done these knights quite a lot, and I prefer not to color them! Maybe add a little shading if you're using a pencil, but that's it!

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Pencil sharpener
Eraser gum
Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors
Black pen

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To draw a medieval knight, start by lightly sketching the basic outline of the human body. Next, sketch details like the knight's armor, clothing, and sword on top of the sketched figure. You can use images online or in books as references if you need to! Then, use a fine tipped marker to redefine the lines of the base sketch before adding final details like chainmail and accessories. Lastly, erase the sketched lines and add color to bring your drawing to life! For tips on drawing a fantasy knight, read on!

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