In this tutorial, I'll show you a way to understand and simplify hair so you can draw it more quickly and efficiently, achieving a beautiful look.
Skull shape
In order to draw the different types of hair we can imagine, we must first know where the hair is positioned and what structures it is divided into.
Viewed from different angles, we have 3 sections:
1. Front: This is located at the top of the head and is generally combed to the sides, back, or with bangs.
2. Side: This is the least prominent area of the hair, as it tends to be overshadowed by the other two. This area is usually behind the ears and also corresponds to the sideburns and where it joins the beard.
3. Back: Seen from the front, it's almost invisible, but from side and back views, it blurs quite a bit, especially with long hair.
For different sections, hair can be styled independently, as follows:
1. Front: Styled to one or both sides, forward or back. This is the area of the hair that offers the most versatility and is the most predominant.
2. Side: Styled downward or backward, it complements the chosen hairstyle and is not prominent; its function is to accompany the hairstyle.
3. Back: Styled downward, and as the hair grows longer, it gains more prominence. However, as it grows shorter, the opposite occurs, and it becomes an accompaniment to the hairstyle.
Lines and scribbles
Now that we understand where and how we can position the hair, we will give it shape with different types of lines, which we can do quickly and give a lot of personality to our drawing. For this, we will use Pen G and pressure variation.
By using straight or semi-curved lines we can simulate straighter hair, while by using curved lines we will simulate curly hair, both are useful for thicker hair with a more solid body. Otherwise, if we use short, parallel lines in different directions we can simulate thinner, curly hair.
In order to draw hair in its different compositions, we project two points, one will be the tips of the lock of hair and the other the roots. In the previous example, you can see a straight lock, another curly lock, a dreadlock and a mottled hair (finer curls).
Composition
With the two previous concepts in mind, we can give the general shape to our hair with basic shapes, either with a sketch or a stain, and then tape it.
Sketch
We give the hair structure, we decide the direction and density it will have, we do it with general shapes.
When inking, we will do it with confidence, respecting the orientation and style of the hair we have chosen. Remember that for this style we do not want a neat and detailed style since this style will stand out more in general shots.
For lighter hair, we will use fewer lines than for darker hair and we will always respect the orientation of the hair strands when adding texturization.
Stain
When drawing with a stain, we will create more amorphous shapes which we can then polish with a sketch. When using the stain for our bisect, we will use different shades of grey to distinguish the areas of interest.
In this drawing I have opted for semi-wavy hair which is quite dark, so I have used an extra layer above the hair and used white lines to give the texture over a black hair.
This technique helps us visualize our composition much more quickly.
With our idea clear, we'll start with a sketch to create a cleaner lineart.
Use of solids
In this second example, we'll start by giving a general shape, then fill it with solid black, and finally add white scribbles that will give the hair its texture. Simply erasing with the eraser tool also works, but drawing over it with white allows us to more easily modify shapes or eliminate mistakes.
Impact of hair
In the following example, the same face has been drawn 6 times and each one has a different hairstyle, each type of hair provides a unique personality despite being exactly the same face.
Depending on the personality we want to give our character, we will choose different styles, which as you can see can be achieved by implementing a few grouped lines.
Demonstrations
In the following illustration, curved lines have been chosen to give a more carefree personality.
Looking closely, we can see that they are loose lines grouped together and the drawing is not as careful, but when we zoom out, the general aesthetic gives us the illusion of afro-style curly hair.
Likewise, this drawing seeks to portray hair blowing in the wind and an air of freedom. Since the hair is light-colored, we use continuous lines with varying thickness.
We increase the thickness and number of lines as we get closer to the shadow areas, and we leave the more distant areas with fewer and thinner lines.
In the following example, a carefree man with light hair and a beard is drawn; to achieve this effect, short parallel lines are used in different directions.
Before and after
Once we've identified the silhouette of the hair and the type of character we've chosen, we can fill it with textures inside a separate layer. This way, if we make a mistake or make a mistake, it will be much easier to correct.
Acknowledgments
I hope I was able to help you upload your drawing tunibel using simple tricks, thanks for reading 🫰
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