Drawing a fireball is serious business. It takes practice, passion and a painter-like skill to finesse something that looks as fiery and intense as a real fireball. That’s why this step-by-step guide will help you master the art of unleashing your inner fireball-drawing champion. Let’s get started!
Start with a Circle
To get started, you’ll want to draw a perfect circle with a pencil. Make sure it’s a tight, small circle – we’re talking 6-8 cm – and perfectly round and smooth. Keep the lines tight, and don’t press down too hard. This is the canvas for your fireball; the foundation for the heat and intensity you’ll later add.
Add Flare with Arrow-Points
Now comes the fun part! Grab a bright red marker and start adding flared arrow-points around the circumference of your circle. Start with long lines; as long as the diameter of the circle, or even longer. Then, start adding smaller lines and whirls to break them up, adding in a little chaos. Your goal is to give the illusion of motion – all with the flick of the wrist and the glide of a marker.
Bring the Fire to Life
Now, it’s time to add some depth, color, and warmth to your budding fireball. With a deeper red marker, start adding twirls and curves around your arrow-points. Add in layers of color to make it look bright and intense. Your fireball should look like it’s alive and moving. Add in a few whirls of orange, yellow and white to help the fireball look like a real, burning inferno.
Burn the Canvas with Shadows
For the final touches, reach for a darker red and bring even more intensity to your fireball. Add a few shadows to really bring out the dimension and texture in your work – shadows everywhere! Be sure to focus on the edges and tips of the arrow-points and twirls; that’s where the light and dark contrasts will best bring to life your fiery masterpiece.
Shine Your Fireball
For the final steps of your Inferno-perfect fireball, bring in an orange or pink marker and add in some sparkles and glimmer. It’s these subtle lines and blocks of color that finalizes the project, which make it feel real and alive. Your fireball is now complete – ready to wow the world with the heat and intensity you’ve now brought it to life with.
Let It Fly
Now that your fireball masterpiece is complete, it’s time to let it fly for the world to behold. Showcase your work to friends and family, hang it up on the wall, or even turn it into a shirt or a mug. Better yet, use it as a springboard for deeper creativity. Draw different infernos from the same canvas, or try your hand at a different style – whatever your creative whims lead you to do.
Beyond the Fireball
You’ve now mastered the steps of creating a dynamic, fiery fireball. With practice and skill, you can use these same steps to draw a variety of inferno-inspired artworks; living, breathing pieces that will light up any wall. So sharpen your skills, grab your markers, and get ready for greatness. Let the fireball journey begin!
