How to Draw Rainbow Dash
If you want to get your sketch game on and channel your inner unicorn, it’s time to learn how to draw the eternally popular Rainbow Dash! Drawing Rainbow Dash is achievable for all ages, even if you’ve never drew a pony before! Small, simple steps should lead you to drawing your own Rainbow Dash in no time.
Gather Your Tools
The first steps to doing anything creative is having the right tools; this includes paper, pens, pencils, and erasers. The right tools can make a world of difference and allow you to create to the best of your abilities. Be sure to get a range of tools to achieve the true Rainbow Dash look.
Drawing paper is important for a few reasons, the main being that it’s thicker and more durable than regular sheets of paper. With the pencils and pens, pick a range of each and play around with mixing different mediums to get the desired effects.
Map Out Rough Lines
Planning is always key when it comes to any type of drawing. Start by mapping out the basic lines and shapes of Rainbow Dash; this includes the head, body and wings. You can draw the lines with you pencil and lightly mark out the areas you’d like to fill in. Think of it as making a blueprint of your Rainbow Dash.
If you need help with this step, you can use references photos of Rainbow Dash to help make it easier. This provides a reference if you need to draw out the details or need a reminder of the shapes
Color It In
Now that your basic shapes have been mapped out, you can start adding your colours. You may chose to either draw with colored pencils, watercolour paints, or traditional felt tip pens. With choosing the colour palette, opt for shades that match that of Rainbow Dash.
An easy way to make sure you’ve got the colours right is to use the swatch colour chart. This will save you time and ensure what you’re seeing on the paper resembles that of the magical pony.
Deck Out Your Dash
The last step is the detailing of Rainbow Dash; this includes her eyes, mane, and accessories. Start by outlining her face, add two half oval shaped eyes and draw a small curve for the mouth. It is important to get the eyes right, so take your time at this step!
In terms of the mane, you can fill in the part around the face with your chosen colour. For the rest of the mane, start from the top, leaving a gap for the mane to spread apart. Divide the length of the hair between two colors, by separating the colors and filling them in.
Finally, it’s time to accessorize. Add in the details that create character, such as little symbols, earrings and accessories. Add this step carefully; don’t overload it with too many colors and details.
Use a Fineline Pen
Once you’re happy with your Rainbow Dash, it’s time to make the image look cleaner. This is an optional step but adding a finer line can give your art a neater look.
Using a pencil, introduce a line and follow the lines of the big shapes. Try not to go too heavy in with the pencil, as it is easy to cross the line and over-complicate the picture. If you want to, you can add thin freckles and texture across the body!
Backgrounds and Effects
Adding a background and small effects can be a great way to make Rainbow Dash stand out even more. Depending on the mood and the style you’re aiming for, backgrounds can range from small stars to stars, to a landscape.
Finish off the look by adding lines and small smoke-effect to look as if Rainbow Dash is flying. Playing with light and dark areas can really enhance the sketch, due to the added contrast.
Final Words
Drawing can be a fun activity, with stunning rewards when you’re proud of what you’ve achieved! Take your time and be proud when you’ve finished drawing Rainbow Dash; there’s no rush to make it look perfect from the start.
And remember, practice makes perfect; the more you continue to draw Rainbow Dash, the easier it will get and the more creative you’ll become with it.
