Drawing Qui-Gon Jinn

9th December 2023

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Drawing Qui-Gon Jinn

Ever wanted to draw Star Wars characters and vehicles just like the professional comic book artists? Star Wars illustrator Grant Gould explains with these easy-to-follow steps how to draw Qui-Gon Jinn. Steps 1-5 are drawn lightly with pencil. No pen, no dark lines. Finished lines and details will come at the end.

YOU WILL NEED:

Paper
Drawing pencil
Colored pencils
Colored pens

STEP ONE

Drawing lightly with a pencil, create a simple framework.

STEP TWO

Using his shoulders and elbows as a guide, draw the outline of his robes.

STEP THREE

Roughly sketch in the main edges of his clothing, hair, and lightsaber.

STEP FOUR

Add more detail to his outfit and lightsaber.

STEP FIVE

Now you can focus on the head. Use thin lines to show the flow of his hair. Take note of his mustache, beard, forehead, nose, and other details that make Qui-Gon unique.

STEP SIX

At this point, you should have a fairly detailed pencil drawing. Once you’re happy with how it looks, you can go over your lines with pen, marker, or heavier pencil lines.