For up-and-coming artists, Gyarados is often one of those daunting subjects to attempt since it’s a unique and seemingly complex character. From its powerful fins and monstrous fangs to its bold yet whimsical eyes, creating this Pokémon can seem tricky. But with a few useful tips, anyone can draw a convincing Gyarados in no time. Get ready to unleash your inner artist!
The first step in drawing a Gyarados is to consider its form. Gyarados is based on the mythical creature “Karyobinga,” which has long, dragon-like features with fins, a huge head, and a powerful tail. It’s important to get the proportions of these features correct. Begin by sketching a large oval for the body shape. Then, draw two curved lines joining the oval at one end to form the powerful snout. Sketch lightly as you’re using these lines to guide your drawing and they can be erased later on.
Now it’s time to add the details. Gyarados has two sets of huge fins sticking out from the sides of its body. Draw two wide curves coming out from the back of the oval, tapering off into a fine point at the end. These end at the top of the head. Then draw two more curves, a little bit further forward on the body, which should be slightly curved and meet the back of the oval. To add the small fins across the body, draw a series of five curves from the head, gradually getting longer as they reach the tail.
Next, you need to add the signature features of Gyarados – its eyes. Draw two small ovular shapes, close together and slightly slanted upwards. Place them just in front of the snout. Touch up the edges of your drawing if needed and start shading it. Gyarados is a menacing creature, so use a dark shade of blue and black to create shadows and highlights. Move onto the eyes and use a brighter shade of blue to make them beautiful yet fierce.
Finally, you have to add the last vital element to your drawing – the mouth. Draw a curve that starts just below the eyes and join that to a point further down the body. This is the outline of the fanged mouth. Fill that in with dark shade and draw in the sharp teeth. Voila! You’ve drawn a fierce and intimidating Gyarados. Next up is to color it. Give your Gyarados its colorful aesthetic with bright shades of purple and pink or keep it subtle and mysterious with shades of grey and blue. The possibilities are endless!
Once your drawing is complete, you can take it to the next level and start adding texture, scales and depth to it. Add individual scales to the whole body and behind the head, on the fins and tail. Create more textures around the body, lines and dots to make it more detailed. Use a darker shade to create shadows and lighten up the highlights. This will create an even more realistic and intense effect.
Now you know all the steps to draw your very own Gyarados. With a few simple techniques and a bit of practice, you can amaze yourself and your friends with your drawing skills. Make sure to share your creations with us on social media and show off your Gyarados! May the drawing force be with you.
