how to draw the little mermaid

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Utilise the video and step-by-step drawing instructions below to learn how to depict Ariel the Petty Mermaid (full body). A new drawing drawing tutorial is uploaded every week, so stay tooned!

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The written step-past-step video tutorial:

Intro: Starting time off with a pencil sketch. In the beginning stages, don't printing downward too hard. Use light, polish strokes for sketching.

Pace ane: Draw a small circle on the correct side of the folio every bit a guide for Ariel's head. First describe 4 marks for the peak and width of the circumvolve, and then connect the marks using curved lines. Don't worry if the circle isn't perfect. It'due south only a guide. If y'all would even so similar a perfect circumvolve, y'all can just trace the border of a coin or anything round.

Step 2: Depict a small-scale arc under the head as a guide for Ariel's jaw and chin. The arc should exist pointy on the lower, right side. Sketch lightly first, then darken the line when you go the shape right. Don't make the arc also long, or Ariel will end up with a large chin.

Step 3: Draw 2 intersecting lines within the caput, one horizontal and ane vertical. The vertical line should be closer to the right side of the head, while the horizontal line should be almost the center. Bend the lines to profile to the head. These construction lines volition help y'all place The Fiddling Mermaid's facial features subsequently. Add 2 curt lines nether the head as guide lines for the cervix.

Step 4: Draw an oval under the head as a guide for the top part of Ariel'due south torso. Get-go draw four marks to indicate the superlative and width of the oval, so connect the marks with curved lines. Pay close attention to the size of the oval relative to the size of the head.

Step 5: Depict the guide for the lower function of Ariel'south torso by offset drawing ii diagonal lines that slope toward the left side. Then close the bottom part of the lower torso past using a curved line on the left side.