How to Draw Jack Skellington
Jack Skellington is the main character in Tim Burton's hit movie - A Nightmare Before Christmas. And I don't know about you - but whenever I think of this character... that same song pops into my head... 'This IS Halloween - This IS Halloween'!? Know the one I'm talking about?
Anyway - this'll be fun as I've made extra sure that this version of the character is all the more 'Halloweenish!'
Let's get drawing!
First Step - A Stick Figure for a Stick Figure!
Truly, Jack is one of the easiest characters to draw. Many times, before creating a particular drawing - I'll recommend you sketch out a stick person framework, to get the structure in place ahead of time.
Here - our main character, pretty much IS a stick person!...
Things to note with this character too... notice how small his feet are - and also - check out how I've mapped out the placement of his 'bat collar' ahead of time. Do the same if you find it to be helpful.
Here goes...
Second Step - How to Draw a Jack Skellington
From head to toe, here are the steps that I suggest you take in drawing your own version of this super cool cartoon character. Not too far in - and already, you'll surely see just how easy he is to recreate.
THIS IS - how to draw Jack!...
A look at the finished product, and yes - I'm liking it! The only thing I'd suggest you do differently regarding the coloring/details - is the pin stripes on his suit. I've only added lines where space allowed, but in your case - take your time and make his suit a bit darker all around - carefully leaving finely placed white pin stripes.
Well hey - nice job! And oh yeah... today is October 31st.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
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.
- Draw cars just like the pros, the pro being Tim Rugendyke.
- Want to learn painting? Look no further than Bob Davies' free watercolor secrets ebook.
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