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Realistic Hair: The Ultimate Tutorial
How to Draw Realistic Hair: The Ultimate Tutorial

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Darlene Nguyen <http://rapidfireart.com/author/darlenenguyen/>-
June 17, 2015
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how to draw realistic hair in 4 steps
Are you struggling when it comes to drawing hair? Drawing hair can be an
intimidating task for those who are just learning how to draw. With
the overwhelming amount of detail and commitment required, many people
lose their patience and resort to a series of sloppy scribbles.
To some of us, drawing hair can be a nightmare. But a change in your
approach can help you leave those fears behind. In this tutorial, I will
introduce 4 simple steps for drawing realistic looking hair.
*Note:* This tutorial has been updated with more images and explanations.
*Tools I used for this tutorial:*
* Pencils by Derwent <http://amzn.to/1SCbZ4S>
* Mechanical Pencils with 0.5mm HB <http://amzn.to/2d0HYK8> and 4B
<http://amzn.to/2d0HS57> Ain lead by Pentel
* Kneaded Eraser <http://amzn.to/1nOMkaP>
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*Tutorial Breakdown:*
* 4 steps for drawing hair
* Close look at drawing a small lock of hair
* How to draw curly hair (Mini tutorial)
* How to draw short hair (Mini tutorial) *Expanded tutorial
<http://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/10/how-to-draw-short-hair-from-the-side/> i
s now
available!* With over 2000 words of valuable content + detailed images!
The steps below can be used for drawing all sorts of hairstyles from
short to long and straight to curly hair. So without any further ado,
lets jump right into the lesson! Here are 4 things you need to keep in
mind when it comes to drawing realistic hair:
*Volume, Flow, Value and Texture*

how to draw realistic hair in 4 simple steps <#>
*1. Volume*
It helps to make loose outlines of the skull before you start drawing
hair. If you draw hair without the 3 dimensional shape of the human head
in mind, it will lack volume and you risk chopping off a part of the
skull. Hair hugs the head, but it isnt plastered to it. For most people
with long hair, you can expect at least 2 centimeters of hair height
on top of their actual height and at least 2 centimeters on the sides as
well.
Having difficulty drawing heads? Click here to learn how to draw one
from the front
<http://rapidfireart.com/2015/12/07/how-to-draw-a-face-in-8-steps/> and
here to draw one from side
<http://rapidfireart.com/2016/03/05/how-to-draw-a-face-from-the-side/>.
RFA How to Draw Hair Volume <#>
*2. Flow*
In order to draw hair with flow, you need to be aware of the structure
underneath. For long hairstyles in their resting state, the hair flows
down, hugs the head and wraps around the shoulders. Somewhat like a
liquid. You want to begin by sketching the basic structure of the hair
and keep your strokes loose and simple.
rfa how to draw hair example 2 <#>
*3. Value (Shadows, Midtones, Highlights)*

A head of hair contains many shades, so before you start scribbling
away, take some time to determine where the light source is coming from
and how it will affect the tonal value of the hair.
If you are working off a reference image where the lighting is too
soft, posterize the image or turn up the contrast using a free image
editing program such as gimp in order to exaggerate the 3 different
shades Making them much easier to identify.
Posterized reference image:
posterize comp
Posterized Image in GIMP (image editing software)
Once you have the lighting down, start drawing boundary lines
between groups of hair that appear to be overlapping. Decide where you
want the light to fall and then outline those areas using the shadow
lining technique
<http://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/03/drawing-technique-1-shadow-lining/>.
Shade your way around the highlights. If you often find yourself getting
lost in the details, this step will help you keep track of the overall
lighting so you can be more confident when drawing the individual hairs.
how-to-shadow-line-and-shade-hair
*Click here to learn more about light and how to shade.
<http://rapidfireart.com/2016/07/19/how-to-shade-the-ultimate-tutorial/>*
*4. Texture*
An average human head contains around 150,000 strands of hair. Just the
thought of this can be very discouraging. FirstHow to Draw Realistic
Looking Hair <#> of all, you dont need to spend 90% of your time
meticulously drawing your subjects hair. In fact, this step can be done
so quickly it might even become your favorite step. The key to adding
texture is using confident, steady strokes and maintaining a consistent
flow.
*Tip:* You can produce long, continuous and smooth lines using an
overhand grip on your pencil while harnessing the power of your elbow
and shoulder instead of your fingers and wrist.
Work on one part of the hair at a time, while following the general
direction in which the strands flow. In dark areas, dont be afraid to
press hard (I used a 6B to 8B <http://amzn.to/1SCbZ4S> for
these areas). To bring out highlights, flatten your kneaded eraser
<http://amzn.to/1nOMkaP> and swipe it in the desired direction. The
eraser will become too dirty after the first swipe, so fold it in and
flatten after each stroke.
You can add more or less detail depending on the level of realism you
are trying to achieve.
*
Lets take a closer look at drawing a small lock of hair:*
When creating your first layer of pencil strokes, mix it up with how to
draw hair close up RFA <#>a variety of different line weights. I use a
mixture of dull and sharpened pencils as well as mechanical pencils. As
you are creating each stroke, remember to press and then lift as you
approach the area you want to highlight. Work your strokes inwards so
they fade in the middle of the lock.
Add a second layer of strokes. In this stage, I usually opt for a 0.5mm
HB <http://amzn.to/2czwP4W>4B <http://amzn.to/2cXMwoR> for touch-ups
and a very dull 6B to fill some white space without making it look too busy.
Keep doing this until you achieve desired results. If you want to create
a shiny look or replicate harsh lighting, try to keep the highlights
fairly clean. You can use an eraser if need be.
For hair ends, work outwards so your hair tapers nicely without looking
too blunt and dull.
*Useful Techniques*
Drawing hair isnt just a bunch of lines in boring repetitive patterns.
Use the 4 techniques below to make your drawings more interesting to the
eye.
techniques on how to draw hair <#>
If youre having difficulties drawing long hair because your pencil

strokes are too short or choppy, try holding your pencil further away
from the tip. This will give you more range of motion, producing longer,
smoother strokes.
Are you ready to draw some hair? Lets implement the steps and
techniques above in the 2 mini tutorials below! Pencils I will be
using: 4B, 6B, 8B
*How to Draw Curly Hair*

Drawing curly hair is really fun and absolutely great for building
confidence when it comes to adding texture.
How to Draw Curly Hair 4 Steps RFA <#>
1. Practice drawing curls using a cylindrical shape. This will help
you achieve realistic curls with plenty of volume.
2. Sometimes it helps to make associations. So think of a curl as a
ribbon. They have many ringlets which stretch further apart near the
bottom. Use curvy lines and avoid any straight lines in order to achieve
a more realistic feel and flow. (4B)
3. Pay attention to the highlighted areas of the hair and keep it
consistent. For this example, the highlight is in the center. As you can
see, the hairs closest to the front have more prominent highlights than
the back. (6B)
4. Use swift strokes to add texture. Break free from patterns and boring
lines by overlapping or adding stray hairs. Be creative and look to
reference images or even the mirror for inspiration. (4B, 8B)
*How to Draw Short Hair*

Drawing short hair is really no different than drawing long hair, except
that you will find yourself covering less ground in the same amount of
time because the strands are much shorter.
Click here to go to the expanded version of this mini tutorial (more
than 2000 words and tons of detailed images)
<http://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/10/how-to-draw-short-hair-from-the-side/>
how to draw short hair tutorial RFA <#>
1. Construct the shape of the head and position the ear in the correct
place. (4B) Click here to learn how to *draw a head/face from the side
<http://rapidfireart.com/2016/03/05/how-to-draw-a-face-from-the-side/>* and
where to draw the ear.
2. Draw a loose outline of the hair using strokes that flow in the
actual direction the hair is pointing. (4B)
3. Shade the dark areas, keeping in mind this step is for helping you
see the big picture. (6B)
4. Add texture by working on one area of the hair at a time. Outlining
groups of hair and then adding texture is also a good technique. For
thin hair, use v shapes to taper most hair ends. Keep in mind that
thick hair usually does not taper at the ends. Instead, most hairs will
stand on their own. (4B, 6B, 8B)
This is my longest tutorial to date! I hope it covers everything. If you
want to see more tutorials like this one, please let me know. Also,
dont forget to share the love using the share buttons below :) Does the
thought of drawing hair make you cringe? Let me know in the comments!
*Other Hair Tutorials:*
* Braids <http://rapidfireart.com/2016/08/30/how-to-draw-braids/>
(Exclusive Tutorial)
* Stubble <http://rapidfireart.com/2017/01/03/how-to-draw-stubble/>
(Exclusive Tutorial)
* Short Hair from the Side
* Eyebrows <http://rapidfireart.com/2016/12/07/how-to-draw-eyebrows/>
* Eyelashes <http://rapidfireart.com/2016/11/30/how-to-draw-eyelashes/>
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83 COMMENTS
1.
Aditi February 8, 2017 at 3:06 am <#comment-9839>
Your drawings are gorgeous. They have helped me to get even better
in drawing perfect hairs. But Can you please give a tutorial on
drawing dense curly hairs??
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Darlene Nguyen February 10, 2017 at 6:58 pm <#comment-9888>
Thanks Aditi! That tutorial is on my to-do list already :)
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eno January 14, 2017 at 7:14 pm <#comment-9374>
I use the threshold option in Photoshop to see the shadows more
clearly, as in your Gimp example. Thought I was the only one doing
this haha.
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TomasV January 8, 2017 at 6:33 am <#comment-9241>
Thanks for taking your time to write this tutorial drawing hair
(or beards what si the same thing) is for me the most difficult part
of a realistic face drawing .
My difficulty is the transition from stage 2 to 3 which is , I
believe, the most difficult stage .
If one looks at the picture 3 in the tutorial, it looks very
different from mere shading and it is not really explained how one
gets there .
The picture 3 doesnt really show shading but rather strong
contrasts between irregular black and thin white lines .
If 3 is done, 4 is relatively easy because it is mainly smoothing,
smudging, highlighting and blending .
So what I wonder is how 3 is done and what would perhaps help would
be to show the very first dozen of lines .
Especially important is how the thin and irregular white lines
(which look like individual hairs or very thin strands) are drawn .
Is it with using a thin eraser ? Or is the black drawn around
leaving white thin areas untouched ?
The problem is for me neither shading, nor black lines but the
strong contrast of the thin white lines .
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Darlene Nguyen January 8, 2017 at 10:56 am <#comment-9247>
Hi Tomas,
The image I added for stage 3 is my reference image, posterized
in GIMP. Ill edit this tutorial to include the image I actually
shaded for your reference. The way to get from stage 2-3 would
be to use the shadow lining technique to separate areas of
hair into rough sections and then shading it. This step is just
to map out the general areas of light and shadow on the hair.
Ill add a clearer example later today so you can see what I did :)
Im working on a more in-depth hair tutorial at the moment. This
tutorial should be released early in the week. If you sign up to
my email list, Ill let you know when its posted.
When I draw individual hairs, I use a mixture of adding and
removing graphite. Sometimes, Ill be lucky and get a nice clean
line while Im layering my strokes. If that happens, Ill add a
darker stroke beside a light one to help bring out the highlight
more.
If Im not so lucky, Ill have to use an eraser to create or
redefine the highlights:
http://rapidfireart.com/2015/05/14/what-is-a-kneaded-eraser-and-how-do-y
ou-use-one/
Ill eventually add a video to this tutorial. Let me know if
youd like me to explain anything else in detail. *to anyone
else reading this, feel free to leave your questions/suggestions
as well*. Im taking notes!
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Thanks much for your answer . Yes Id like a detailed
explanation about something (concerning hair and beards) .
Shading a continuous surface (a wall, a face, a vase etc)
consists in simulating the amount of reflected light .
But for a continuous surface the amount of reflected light
is also continuous what makes things simple .
That means that the technique to be used is to create
gradients from dark to light . The gradients will be
different, have different orientation etc but they will all
be gradients . This can be typically done with smudging and
blending .
Now hairs are something completely different . They form
neither a surface nor are continuous .
Every single hair is reflecting light and as their
position/orientation is not identical, one doesnt get
gradients .
What one gets instead are strongly contrasting thin strands
some reflecting much (e.g almost white) and right beside
others reflecting little (e.g almost black) .
So even if the side of the head oriented towards the light
is generically lighter, there are still strands that are
very dark and vice versa for the darker side of the head .
Unfortunately it is precisely this irregular, non gradient
like, very contrasted superposition of dark and light
strands which makes realistic hairs .
Thats why if I use the standard shading, the hairs look
too much like a continuous solid surface and if I go more
for individual hair drawing it is missing volume .
So my problem is what technique to use to achieve those
irregular, strongly contrasting thin strands because, as you
rightly say in the tutorial, it is impossible to draw each
of the 100 000 hairs individually :)
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ltimate-tutorial/?replytocom=9248#respond>
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Thanks for your answer Darlene . I really appreciate that
you spend some of your time to help people drawing better .
For some reason the detailed question that I wrote yesterday
didnt come through to the comments so Ill link a typical
result I get when trying hairs (done with 4B) .
It lacks contrast and volume but I cant see what is wrong
and what technique to use to improve it .
[url=http://imgur.com/ZhCmR1w][img]http://i.imgur.com/ZhCmR1w.jpg[/i
mg][/url]
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Darlene Nguyen January 12, 2017 at 8:34 am <#comment-9312>
Hi Tomas, can you send me an email via the contact page?
I think itll be easier for me to explain using
pictures. Thanks :)
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4.
Alanna December 27, 2016 at 8:46 pm <#comment-9054>
I dont know how to draw. Is that the problem?
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5.
Kinley (bhutan) December 6, 2016 at 9:36 pm <#comment-8857>
Sure is a rapid art.
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6.
Akiva Bryant November 2, 2016 at 8:43 pm <#comment-8484>
Pretty!-
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7.
Rdias October 21, 2016 at 12:42 am <#comment-8402>
Wow this is great! Thank you so much!
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8.
Gaby September 30, 2016 at 1:17 pm <#comment-8272>
Thank you Darlene for your tutorials, I am just starting to draw, my
goal is to draw realistic portraits, so much to learn, so many
techniques, your sharing how you do it is a great start, by copying
your drawings I hope to achieve my own technique from here and there
I am learning a little bit at a time one of the most important
things I have learned is Patience.
Thanks again you are wonderful
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Darlene Nguyen October 4, 2016 at 9:20 am <#comment-8294>
Thanks for dropping by Gaby :)
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9.
Anne July 29, 2016 at 4:42 pm <#comment-7909>
First of all, WHAT ARE YOU DRAWING! Showing others your fantastic
drawing skills does not teach them to draw. It teaches them to copy
your work.
People, grab a picture of a model, get a sketch pad and draw what
you see. Start by laying down a foundation of white pastel on
newsprint, then go over it with darker colors. If you set aside a
few hours a week and draw what you, yourself see, you will learn.
Technique will come later over time.
So, what are you drawing? Where is the model?
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Chris August 11, 2016 at 3:21 pm <#comment-8000>
All great masters learned by copying their teacher.
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Nick August 24, 2016 at 5:07 pm <#comment-8063>
lol, this tutorial gave me plenty of tips and pointers and
thats the point. To show people how she does it and give her
thoughts so we can digest it and take away what we want to add
to our style.. one way people learn by is mimicing and copying
and then add their own flair.
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Anna December 27, 2016 at 11:06 am <#comment-9049>
Anne, I understand your point but Darlene seriously helped me
develop my style( realistic with a touch of anime). She has
probably helped others do the same as well. It would also be
help if you were stuck on a feature of a drawing. This is just
my opinion but I hope you see my point of view.
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Alli January 27, 2017 at 10:43 pm <#comment-9661>
ok tbh it was kind of dumb for u to say that. her tutorial have
helped me so much to understand how to draw a basic face, and
now i can draw faces that look pretty realistic. from what she
taught me from these, now i can look at a face and see how i can
make it into a sketch. she isnt making u copy her, because if u
can realize, she gives really helpful tips that have helped me a
lot. so please read the things she said and maybe see if it can
help u at all. u putting up that comment shows that u are
ignorant of things and probably arent very smart. hope this
taught u to read and look before u make conclusions.
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10.
samy pirate July 29, 2016 at 4:22 pm <#comment-7908>
All of tutorials are really fantastic.really helpful for everyone.
..iam a fantastic drawing master.but your methoud of teaching is soo
good that you cant imaginlike a teacher :)site is really good.thanks
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11.
gtrkdm8 June 15, 2016 at 6:27 pm <#comment-7482>
Can you add a part for hair that is like Randy Blythes hair? I have
to do this for a school project, and it is not an easy feat
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Darlene Nguyen June 17, 2016 at 11:20 am <#comment-7491>
Can you send me an example via the contact page? Randy Blythe
has quite a few different hairstyles.
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12.
Wildseed June 8, 2016 at 8:45 am <#comment-7442>
This tutorial is very helpful!! Thank you for this awesome post. I
have a questiondo you have a tutorial or suggestions on how to draw
realistic dred locs and braids?
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Darlene Nguyen June 17, 2016 at 11:17 am <#comment-7490>
I dont any tutorials for those yet, sorry. When I expand this
tutorial, I will add them in :)
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13.
olakunle June 3, 2016 at 5:38 pm <#comment-7421>
Comment:thanks a lot for this but am still having problems on shading.
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Darlene Nguyen June 4, 2016 at 1:08 pm <#comment-7428>
Im releasing a super detailed tutorial on shading very soon!
You can subscribe to my newsletter to find out when its posted!
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Wayn May 29, 2016 at 7:36 pm <#comment-7380>
Helpful in showing how to draw straight/ wavy hair but fails to show
4a 4b 4c hair (Afro-American hair)
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Darlene Nguyen May 30, 2016 at 8:14 pm <#comment-7393>
Hi Wayn, thanks for pointing that out. Ill see if I can add
that to the tutorial :)
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15.
Awon May 24, 2016 at 11:27 am <#comment-7298>
so helpful tutors u doing tank so mach an if u do faces at some
angel an all of ur drawings in different angels it will be mach more
helpful to me ur changing my sketches tnk u so mach
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Thanks for the suggestion Awon :)
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16.
Rifa May 22, 2016 at 4:04 pm <#comment-7247>
I really need help drawing hair. Its not like regular, it is
different. I have this big portrait due Tuesday and Im stuck on the
hair. Please help me.
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Darlene Nguyen May 24, 2016 at 8:53 am <#comment-7296>
Hi Rifa, sorry for the late reply! Do you still need help with
the portrait? You can email me at rapidfireart@outlook.com
<mailto:rapidfireart@outlook.com> :)
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Rahil. S May 21, 2016 at 7:18 am <#comment-7234>
Wow! A very well-written and informative tutorial! I really enjoyed
reading it and found the guidelines very simple and easy to read but
still providing effective content. One of the best tutorials Ive
seen! Great work!
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Thanks Rahil :)
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18.
John Johnson May 1, 2016 at 11:39 am <#comment-6955>
I love all of your tutorials. I am so inspired by your tutorials.
They are so helpful and will help me to draw better by using them as
a reference. I will be watching for new tutorials to come out. Keep
up the great work.
Thank you
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Thanks for the encouragement John :)
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Rohn April 19, 2016 at 7:04 am <#comment-6791>
how to draw really black hairs . and which pencils should be used
for it ?
as well as , how to get smoothness on hairs ? you seems a great
artist . please help me .
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Darlene Nguyen April 20, 2016 at 12:51 pm <#comment-6812>
Hi Rohn, you can use softer grade pencils for darker hair such
as 6B and softer. For hair smoothness, try practicing longer
pencil strokes so each hair is 1 stroke instead of several short
ones linked together. You can achieve longer and smoother
strokes by holding your pencil higher up (away from the tip) to
increase your range of motion.
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Rohn May 9, 2016 at 3:20 am <#comment-7075>
How to draw basic shape of the face ?
I usually use grids , but still I am too rookie that I dont
draw it correctly. Also my shades are real rough. I dont
know how to smooth the shades . blending dont make it smooth.
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You can check out my tutorial on drawing faces here:
http://rapidfireart.com/2015/12/07/how-to-draw-a-face-in-8-steps
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Regarding shading, would you be able to send me an
example of your work? Heres my email
rapidfireart@outlook.com
<mailto:rapidfireart@outlook.com> :)
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Rohn July 1, 2016 at 1:44 am <#comment-7545>
I want to show which hair i wanted to draw and what
i did .
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Rachel March 24, 2016 at 9:43 pm <#comment-6490>
This is an awesome site!
I just found it through a series of searches while looking at
fashion illustration.
I will totally use this site in the future!!!
Awesome detail and such good communication through tutorials.
Thank you Darlene, you are truly talented :)
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tara March 9, 2016 at 11:12 am <#comment-6306>
Thank you so much this was incredibly helpful thanks your awesome btw!
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Glad you like the tutorial Tara!
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Karen February 20, 2016 at 10:41 am <#comment-6088>
I find i always have trouble with the shape of the hair. It always
looks so awkward :/
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lucky February 18, 2016 at 2:01 pm <#comment-6077>
Comment: I Respect U. and your art
and love that U shared it with Us
U are awesome.
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Darlene Nguyen March 9, 2016 at 3:45 pm <#comment-6309>
YOURE awesome! Thanks for stopping by and taking your time to
comment :)
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Faridah January 26, 2016 at 2:06 pm <#comment-5844>
Hey Darlene. After ages of searching on the net I came across this
tutorial. Its been really helpful. I would love it if you could do
one on how to draw eyes. Your drawings are amazing. Also, do you do
hyperrealism and photorealism?
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Darlene Nguyen January 26, 2016 at 9:29 pm <#comment-5848>
Thanks Faridah, Im glad you found it helpful :) I have a
tutorial on drawing eyes but not an ultimate tutorial if
thats what you mean.
Unfortunately I dont have any hyper/photorealistic tutorials.
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Wallflower January 14, 2016 at 8:55 pm <#comment-5781>
PLZ PLZ DO ONE ON CLOTHES I AM DYING HERE TRYING TO DRAW A MODEL
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Thanks for your request. Ill add that to my to-do list!
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Aby December 29, 2015 at 6:02 pm <#comment-5690>
No offense but this is a very poor tutorial. You cant expect people
to learn anything from this level of vagueness. The search for
proper tutorial goes on.
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Heemo January 25, 2016 at 10:22 am <#comment-5835>
Or maybe you are dense. If you read it and study real hair or
your own, then yes, this IS helpful.
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Unknown <http://rapidfireart/> January 25, 2016 at 10:25 am
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I agree. Great art, but the tutorial is a little vague. Id love
a tutorial in more depth. But, that was a bit rude.
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Thanks for your feedback guys. I will revisit this tutorial
and add more details to it in the near future.
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Kiwi December 26, 2015 at 12:24 pm <#comment-5670>
Your tutorials are so amazing, its so easy to draw with your help!
You are such a talented artist!!
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Darlene Nguyen December 27, 2015 at 9:42 am <#comment-5678>
Thanks Kiwi! Glad I could help
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Mia December 20, 2015 at 9:11 am <#comment-5632>
this step-by-step was amazing! thank you for putting this up :)
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Leona L. K December 16, 2015 at 10:18 pm <#comment-5611>
This IS the ULTIMATE tutorial!! Thank you so so much Darlene! I
really hope you will make more tutorials like this one. Especially
one for shading =)
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Darlene Nguyen December 16, 2015 at 11:36 pm <#comment-5614>
Thanks Leona! I have that one on my to-do list already :) I will
start working on it sometime after the holiday. You can follow
me on Facebook to get an update when I post it!
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Kevin November 26, 2015 at 4:00 am <#comment-5484>
You are a great teacher! Im going to keep in touch with you
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RapidFireArt November 27, 2015 at 6:19 am <#comment-5492>
Thank you Kevin! :)
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Bhavna Trehan October 18, 2015 at 10:53 pm <#comment-5342>
Can you please make a tutorial for, like, the face shape and
everything (including the neck and shoulders?)
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RapidFireArt October 27, 2015 at 10:30 pm <#comment-5365>
Ill add that to my to do list. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Stephanie September 29, 2015 at 7:30 pm <#comment-5200>
Wow I did the curls and they look soooo pretty
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Frostine September 15, 2015 at 2:18 pm <#comment-5068>
Heres what ive done,
http://i.imgur.com/frSN7Fd.jpg <#>
http://i.imgur.com/iikVHQN.jpg <#>
what do you think? ^^
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RapidFireArt September 17, 2015 at 1:14 am <#comment-5084>
Hey! Im really impressed! The first ones got some really nice
volume and your strokes are quite fluid. You can make the fur
shinier if you bring your lines closer together and really
define the areas you want to highlight. I like how you made use
of different line weights when drawing the bottom half of the tail.
Keep up the good work :)
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Frostine September 10, 2015 at 5:08 pm <#comment-5018>
Wonderful Tutorials, im gonna bookmark this site so I can always
come back here if im feeling stuck. ^^
Also, do you think I can apply the hair techniques to something
thats not human? like a cartoon ponys mane?
another thing, do you plan on doing a fur texture tutorial in the
future?
thanks in advance! ~Frostine
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RapidFireArt September 13, 2015 at 12:17 pm <#comment-5047>
Thanks Frostine! Im not too familiar with drawing cartoons at
the moment. But I think you can apply most of these techniques
for drawing cartoon hair as well. Such as the first 2 out of 4
steps (volume and flow), curls, tapering, overlapping, and line
weight.
I will be expanding the tutorial section to cover animals soon.
Fur is one of the top tutorials on my list :)
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Praval September 4, 2015 at 6:35 am <#comment-4983>
I am gonna thanku you for your article. Its really helpful the way
you have described it. I always have a problem drawing hair. I will
love to see more exposure of hair with different type of faces.
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Glad I could help! :)
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Kitti C August 15, 2015 at 10:34 am <#comment-4801>
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you Darlene!
KC
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Thank you for the support Kitti!
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Kira Jacobs August 9, 2015 at 4:57 pm <#comment-4771>
This was really easy to follow! Thank you for making it!
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Thats great to hear! :)
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Andrea August 9, 2015 at 8:53 am <#comment-4769>
Awesome tutorial. Cheers!
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Thank you!
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MegamanEXE August 3, 2015 at 1:53 pm <#comment-4746>
Really nicely done! Liked your fb page and hope you make more
tutorials like this one.
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Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it :)
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andrea.edwards July 13, 2015 at 1:22 am <#comment-4481>
This is a wonderful lesson and very detailed too. Thanks very much!
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Thank you Andrea :)
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jake January 3, 2016 at 4:59 am <#comment-5722>
you are sooooo talented its halarious thank you for the
post..last question would u marry me? plz
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Thanks Jake :)
..Youre proposing already? lol
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