Ready to draw a gymnast? Drawing one of the most graceful athletes in the world doesn’t have to be hard! With a few simple steps, and some clever tricks, you can have a beautiful gymnast drawn up in no time flat. We’ll cover everything you need to know to get your gymnast looking great.
To start, pick up a pencil and some paper. Finding paper is easy; it’s the perfect tool for getting your gymnast just right. Just make sure the paper is big enough so you don’t run out of space halfway through your masterpiece.
Now let’s plan out our gymnast. Decide what angle you want to draw her from. Do you want her flipping through the air, doing an acrobatic move, or in a pose on the bars? Once you’ve decided, draw a light sketch of her on the paper. Now that you have the basic framework, it’s time to add the details!
Gymnasts are always contorted into tight positions. To do this, use light pencil strokes to mark out the twists and turns of her body parts. Start with the arms and legs, then move onto the torso. Remember to keep them in proportion as you sketch. When you’re done with the body, you can add details like her facial features and hair.
Finally, it’s time to bring your gymnast to life with color. Go ahead and use your favorite pens, markers, or crayons to fill in your masterpiece. Consider a color scheme that might help bring the gymnast’s poses to life. Don’t forget to use black or grey to create subtle shadows that make your drawing look extra realistic.
Now let’s really bring her to life. Imagine how she is feeling. Is she triumphant? Stretched to her limit? Exhausted yet triumphant? Describe her state of mind with powerful metaphors and hyperboles, then let your readers connect to that emotion.
With careful and creative use of thought, expression and vivid diction, you can bring her and her state of mind to life. With a few cleverly chosen words, you can inject your drawing with an emotional punch. Let your gymnast tell her own story.
Don’t forget to have fun with it! Gymnasts are some of the most graceful athletes out there. Let your creative juices flow as you try to capture the beauty and complexity of their movements.
Now let’s put your gymnast in motion. First, draw a few of her body parts out of proportion to others. This will help you create a sense of dynamic movement. You can also experiment with shading, lines and curves to help create the illusion of movement. Keep adding to it until you’re satisfied with the effect.
Finally, look for areas of your drawing that could use a little extra work. Does her arm need to be a little longer or shorter? Is her leg at the right angle? Does she need to look a little more athletic or graceful? Now’s the time to make any last minute adjustments.
Now you’re ready to show off your masterpiece! Put it on display and make sure everyone knows who the artist is. With a little hard work, a splash of creativity and a few clever tricks, you can draw a gymnast that looks great no matter which angle you view it from.
