How to Draw Trollface
Let’s go back in time to the very dawn of internet memes and learn how to draw trollface to up our meme-making skills.
How to Draw Trollface: Introduction
In this step-by-step lesson, we will go through the process of drawing Trollface, a well-known meme from the early days of the Internet. This meme originated many years ago, but it can still occasionally be found in various videos and images online.
If you have previously followed a lesson on drawing a face on my site, some of that knowledge may be useful here. Trollface is essentially a highly distorted and stylized human face with an exaggerated smile. However, there are specific characteristics that distinguish Trollface from a regular face, which we will cover in this lesson.
The key point to keep in mind when working with this tutorial on how to draw Trollface is that it is a meme. This means it has a distinct and recognizable appearance that should be replicated as accurately as possible.
For example, when drawing Trollface, it is necessary to carefully outline the face, smile, eyes, and wrinkles, ensuring they match the original reference as closely as possible.
Trollface Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw Trollface
- Sketch the face of the meme.
To start drawing Trollface, draw the head outline. This face has an irregular, uneven shape, making it look exaggerated and distorted. Use freehand lines to create a slightly asymmetrical, wavy form that is wider at the top and slightly narrower at the bottom.
- Draw the eyes of Trollface.
The eyes are narrow and slightly slanted, giving the character its signature mischievous expression. To draw the eyes, start by sketching two uneven ovals placed close to each other near the upper part of the face. The inner corners of the eyes should tilt downward. Add small, thick pupils inside each eye.
- Draw Trollface’s mouth.
Start by sketching a large, curved smile that stretches across almost the entire width of the face. This line should be exaggerated, with the corners slightly curling upward at a sharp angle. Unlike a standard human mouth, Trollface’s grin is unnaturally wide.
- Sketch the outline of the teeth.
Now, draw two parallel curved lines inside the mouth outline to represent the edges of the teeth. These lines should follow the same exaggerated curve as the smile. Keep in mind that Trollface’s teeth are very exaggerated, with an uneven, cartoonish look, so these lines don’t have to be perfectly symmetrical.
- Detail the teeth of Trollface.
With the mouth structure in place, start drawing the teeth of Trollface, using vertical lines. These should be long, rectangular, and slightly irregular to highlight the meme’s exaggerated look. Since Trollface’s smile is extremely wide, the teeth should also stretch unnaturally far across the face.
- Sketch the nose of the meme.
To draw the nose, use a small, curved shape slightly off-center, positioned between the eyes and above the wide grin. After defining the nose, draw the nostril with a couple of small lines. Add a small crease besides the nostril to emphasize the stretched skin effect.
- Add the forehead wrinkles.
One of the final details in drawing Trollface is adding wrinkles to the forehead. These lines are very important for creating the meme’s smug expression. Sketch several curved lines above the eyes, following the contour of the forehead. These lines should be slightly uneven, varying in length and thickness.
- Draw the cheek and chin wrinkles.
Now, refine the Trollface drawing further by adding cheek wrinkles and additional facial details. Draw curved lines extending from the sides of the nose and mouth, mimicking the stretched effect of the wide grin. After that, draw the wrinkles on the chin with uneven lines.
- Finalize the Trollface drawing.
Darken the bold outlines on your Trollface drawing. Double-check that the smirk, wrinkles, and exaggerated expressions match the classic Trollface meme. If necessary, add additional small details. Once all the lines are finalized and the drawing closely resembles the original meme, the Trollface drawing is complete.
Additional Content
Traditionally, I have prepared a PDF file for you that contains a short version of the lesson. Download the file and use useful tools to create interesting new drawings.
How to Draw Trollface: FAQ
Trollface is a famous internet meme that originated in the late 2000s. It features a smug, exaggerated grin, often used to represent trolling or online pranks. It remains a recognizable meme due to its distinct, expressive features and association with internet humor.
No, this tutorial is designed to be simple and easy to follow. While some experience with drawing faces can help, Trollface is a heavily stylized image that does not require precise proportions or realistic details.
Yes, while this tutorial follows the classic version of the Trollface meme, you can experiment with different styles. Some variations include more detailed shading or cartoonish adaptations. However, to keep it recognizable as a meme, try to retain the key features.
Trollface is traditionally black and white, as it originated from simple digital line art. However, you can add shading or experiment with different colors if you want to create a unique version.
Pay attention to the key features: the uneven face shape, the narrow squinting eyes, the extremely wide grin, and the deep wrinkles on the forehead and cheeks. Keeping these details accurate will help maintain the recognizable look of the meme.
Conclusion
Today, we learned how to draw Trollface, one of the most well-known memes on the Internet during the 2010s. The methods covered in this lesson can also be applied to drawing other memes. To do this, choose a meme you want to recreate and use the techniques from this lesson, and replicating the original image as accurately as possible.
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