How to Draw Gandalf with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Simple drawing for kids and beginners.
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Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
Step 1
Start by drawing the character’s face. Use curved lines to outline the almond-shaped eyes, large nose, mustache top, and eyelids. Paint a large circle in each eye to indicate the pupil.
Step 2
Continue sketching the face. Use curved lines to outline the pointed “S” shaped eyebrows, the top of the mustache and beard, the mouth and surrounding beard, the side of the face, and the top of the hair.
Step 3
Next, draw the pointed hat popular for witches and wizards. Use curved lines to outline the rounded rim and curved triangular crown. Use a curved line to outline the hair at the back of the head.
Step 4
Use a series of curved lines to draw a long, pointed beard. Notice how some of the lines meet at jagged points.
Step 5
Use overlapping curves and ovals to draw Gandalf’s hand.
Then draw your staff. For the bottom of the staff, use a pair of parallel curves, joined at the bottom at a gentle point. Above the hand, use a series of overlapping curved lines to draw the wider part of the stick.
Step 6
Use curves that double themselves to complete the setting of the crystal. Then use curved lines to outline the shape of the crystal.
Detail its aspects with short lines. Then draw more curves to complete the first sleeve and start sketching the remaining sleeve.
Step 7
Use curved lines to outline Gandalf’s hands and fingers. Then draw his sword. Draw a curved rectangle with a line going through its center to form a diagonal guard.
Place a small, curved triangle on top of it, then extend a long line to form the edge of the blade.
Step 8
Complete the blade with two longer curved lines. Place the hilt and the bomb in the palm of your hand, using a curved line for each. Delete as needed.
Then continue drawing Gandalf’s outfit. Draw the body with a curved line on each side. Use parallel lines for the belt and narrow ovals that cross each other in an “X” shape for the waist tie point. Start the skirt of the gown with a long, curved line.
Step 9
Use a long, curved line to complete the cape. Texture the fabric with curves and use pairs of lines to point the ends of the belt below the knot. Close the leg with a curved line for each leg.
The last step of step 10 is to color the character. You paint the gray outfit and the ocher bush. especially silvery white for beard and hair.
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