How to Draw Falcon
In this step-by-step tutorial I’m going to show you how to draw Falcon, the high-flying Avenger, in a straightforward style.
How to Draw Falcon: Introduction
In this lesson, we’ll look at how to draw Falcon – one of the most recognizable winged heroes from comic books. The tutorial will guide you through creating his simplified version that’s easy to sketch and suitable for both beginners and fans of comic-style characters.
When drawing Falcon in this format, focus on the key details that define his appearance – the goggles, wings, and overall confident stance. These elements are what make the character recognizable, even in a simplified form.
By completing this tutorial, you’ll learn the basic details and features needed to depict Falcon in a small stylized form and gain useful practice for drawing superhero figures in a similar way.
Falcon Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to draw Falcon step by step
- Sketch the superhero’s head and torso.
First, mark a tall rounded shape for the head of the flying hero. Under it, sketch a vertical oval for the simplified torso. Keep both shapes centered and symmetrical so later details align. These two masses determine the whole figure.
- Draw the facial features and mask of Falcon.
Across the head, outline large and angular goggles: two slanted lenses connected by a bridge. Inside each lens, add a smaller inner shape to draw the eyes. Place a short nose line and a small neutral mouth centered under the goggles.
- Add the hero’s hair and ears.
Finish the top of the head before moving to the body. First, sketch curved hairline across the forehead just above the goggles. Use a textured edge to indicate cropped hair. Add small circular ears at the sides of the head.
- Sketch Falcon’s simple arms and legs.
From the torso’s upper corners, draw short tapered arms that end in rounded glove shapes without visible fingers. Angle the arms slightly outward. For the legs, sketch two short, flared shapes that widen at the feet to form simple boots.
- Sketch out the hero’s wings.
Wings define the character’s silhouette, so place them now. From the back of each shoulder, draw long and curved outlines that sweep outward, ending in rounded tips. Along the trailing edge, add a scalloped contour to represent large feathers. Draw the wings equal in span and angle.
- Sketch the suit markings and details.
Across the upper torso, outline two shallow angular stripes that meet near the center chest. Around each forearm, draw a horizontal band. Ensure these lines follow the roundness of the forms so they do not appear flat. After that, draw the belt on the waist with a couple of horizontal lines.
- Add the inner feather layers of the wings.
Texture inside large shapes clarifies form and helps the Falcon drawing look more detailed. On each wing, draw three to four rows of tapered feathers. Keep rows offset like shingles. Do not overfill; leave slim gaps between rows to keep the drawing clean.
- Clean up the sketch and remove guides.
Carefully erase any initial guidelines from the Falcon drawing. Remove all unnecessary sketches that were used to shape the body, wings, and costume. Make sure to retain the essential outlines and details that define the character.
- Add comic-book colors to the hero.
Paint the hair of the hero a dark brown. Color the skin a mid-brown tone. Paint the goggles’ frame a light gray or off-white. Use a red color for the wings and suit accents; keep the chest V white and forearm bands a light yellow color.
How to Draw Falcon: Video Tutorial
Conclusion
This Falcon drawing tutorial completes another guide in the series dedicated to simple and recognizable character sketching. Here we practiced working with iconic details, simplified forms, and basic superhero details in a basic format.
If you’re interested in continuing, visit other drawing lessons on the site and learn how to draw Iron Man and other heroes.
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