How to Draw Cartoon Sunglasses
Drawing a cool-looking pair of cartoon sunglasses - a 'Ray Ban' sort of look - like the ones you see above... is easy if we first take into account, angle and structure. Actually, this lesson is a tad more advanced as I've gone for the 3/4 angle + tilt.
Anyway - use the steps here, and during the process... see what sort of neat spin you can put on it. Color, shape, style... etc.!
First Step - At an Angle... Here's How We Can Approach It...
Drawn at an angle, this lesson is again - a bit more difficult. Still, in tackling this one - when it comes time to draw a pair as observed 'straight on'... it'll be that much easier to make happen.
Here's how I went about it...
Angle and tilt taken into account - see how the left triangle is smaller - and even - squished! You'll see this when I draw faces at 3/4 angles too. You might not notice it, but truly - making the eye that's furthest away from the viewer, a bit smaller... helps to convey that YES - this character IS turned slightly to the right or left. Got it!? :-)
To the steps!
Second Step - How to Draw Cartoon Sunglasses
The lenses are by far the trickiest part. Getting the shape down on the right side (your right) is easy. BUT - trying to match up the other side isn't so easy. It might take you a few tries.
You'll be able to better appreciate now - the simplicity in drawing them 'straight on'. Keep trying though until you get a shape you like. Then - move forward.
Like so...
Looking pretty stylish! The end result is actually pretty cool. The only thing I could have put a but more effort into - is the parts that go around the ears. Experiment with different styles and looks - and for sure... you'll have something you like in no time.
And there you have it.
Recommended Drawing Resources
To further your learning and improvement, check out the following resources...
- Learn how to draw caricatures with Graeme Biddle.
- Discover how to use photoshop in a day. Makes everything so much simpler.
- Check out Chad Baldwin's digital painting techniques.
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