How to Draw 8-Ball from Fortnite
Let’s return to the gaming theme and learn how to draw 8-Ball from Fortnite, one of the most popular battle royale games.
How to Draw 8-Ball From Fortnite: Introduction
8-Ball is drawn in a simplified cartoon style, which means that the head will be much larger in proportion to the body, giving the character a cute and simplified appearance. However, if you want to adjust the proportions to make the character look more like the original Fortnite version, consider making the head slightly smaller and increasing the size of the body.
When drawing the arms and legs, don’t worry too much about perfect realism since simplified style naturally exaggerates the head size. Instead, focus on keeping the arms and legs simple but well-placed, with clean lines. You can lightly outline the pose first and then go over with firmer lines.
With 8-Ball’s suit being minimalistic, this character gives you a chance to practice conveying basic details without adding unnecessary complexity. The character’s design forces you to decide which details are important for the viewer to recognize the character and which can be left out.
This can teach you about restraint and focus, training your ability to include only what’s necessary to communicate the design effectively while keeping it simple.
8-Ball From Fortnite Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 50 minutes
How to Draw 8-Ball From Fortnite
- Draw the head.
Start by drawing the head of 8-Ball, which is a large, slightly rounded square shape. This will form the base for 8-Ball’s helmet. The head should take up a significant portion of your drawing space since we draw this character in simplified style.
- Add the torso of the character.
For the torso of 8-Ball, draw a rectangular shape below the head. The torso can be wider at the top and taper slightly toward the waist to reflect the general shape of a person, but you can draw it like a simple rectangle. In my example, 8-Ball has a larger head compared to his body, giving him a more stylized appearance.
- Outline the arms and legs.
Begin with the arms by sketching two simple shapes extending from the torso. The right arm should be bent at the elbow, while the left arm will hang down more naturally by the side. For the legs, sketch two straight lines down from the bottom of the torso. The arms and legs should be very simple at this stage.
- Detail the hands of 8-ball.
Start by focusing on the right hand, which is bent at the elbow. For this, draw a hand with the two fingers forming a simple gesture. For the left hand, sketch it resting naturally by the character’s side. You don’t need to overcomplicate the details, as Fortnite characters often have stylized hands.
- Add clothing details.
Next, it’s time to add the first details of the character’s suit. Start with the belt around the waist. The belt can be a simple horizontal band, but it’s important to leave space for accessories. On the arms, add lines of gloves. Outline the boots of the character with simple lines.
- Detail the helmet of 8-Ball.
Start by sketching a circular shape in the center of the head to mark where the 8-Ball insignia will go. Make sure this shape is large enough to be noticeable but doesn’t take up the entire head. Next, add lines at the bottom of the helmet to create the decorative lines of the helmet.
- Draw the 8 on the helmet.
In this step, focus on completing the helmet by drawing the number “8” inside the circle. Start by drawing two smaller circles inside the large circular shape from the previous step, with one on top of the other. Next, add a pouch on the belt or straps around the legs. Draw the top edges of the boots.
- Finalize the drawing of 8-Ball.
Now it’s time to refine the entire 8-Ball drawing. Carefully go over the entire sketch, smoothing out any rough or uneven lines. Erase any remaining guidelines that were used to help with the proportions and positioning. Once the guidelines are erased, trace over the main outlines of the character with a darker or firmer line.
- Color the character.
Start by shading the character’s suit black and gray, which is 8-Ball’s primary colors. Make sure to leave the circular shape around the “8” on the helmet white. Depending on the tools you’re using, you can experiment with shadows to make the drawing pop even more.
Additional Content
In this PDF file, you will find everything you need to improve your drawing skills with ease. It includes a step-by-step visual guide of the 8-Ball tutorial, helping you review each part of the process at your own pace. The coloring page allows you to train your coloring skills, while the tracing worksheet will help you practice important lines and shapes. Lastly, the grid drawing worksheet offers a structured approach to perfecting proportions. Download this PDF to work on your drawing skills.
