Fashion

DRAWING WITH Chris Hart

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WITH

Chris Fashion
Hart Design Design
Studio Studio

creative girls draw

Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion,
Learn to Draw Hairstyles & More

Figures, Fashion,
Hairstyles
& More

Fashion Design Studio

Now you can see your fashion designs look
Chris Hart is the world’s as gorgeous on the page as you’ve
best-selling author of how-to-draw books. imagined them on the runway! In
His books have sold more than Creative Girls Draw: Fashion Design Studio,
3.5 million copies and have been translated

Express Your
bestselling author and artist CHRIS HART
into 20 languages. His many titles include shows you how to present your couture
Figure It Out! The Beginner’s Guide

Inner Fashionista!
to Drawing People, Cartooning: The Ultimate
Character Design Book, Manga Mania Girl
Power! , and Manga Mania Romance,
all published by Sixth&Spring Books.
He is also the author of the graphic
novel The Reformed.
creations through drawing.
From proportions to poses to prints,
you’ll learn through clear, step-by-step
instructions how to depict your own
From Chris Hart, the world’s best-selling author of
$16.95 U.S. • $18.95 Canada designs. And you can practice what you’ve
how-to-draw books, comes Creative Girls Draw: Fashion
Design Studio, the ultimate guide to drawing for aspiring ISBN: 978-1-936096-62-6 learned on the Draw It Yourself
fashion designers. Inside you’ll find all the tools you need
creative templates in each chapter.

girls
to share your design ideas. Learn to draw the figure with
the right proportions and poses, and how to adorn it with creative If you’re serious

sixthandspringbooks.com
an array of garments, shoes, and accessories, as well as hair and makeup.
Practice on the Draw It Yourself pages throughout the book, and find
draw girls about style, pick up
a pencil and start
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 Fashion
Design
Studio
Learn to draw figures,
clothing, accessories,
hairstyles, makeup
and more

creative
girls
draw
For my wife, Maria, without whom this book could not have been written.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Hart, Christopher, 1957–
Fashion design studio : learn to draw figures, clothing, accessories, hairstyles, makeup &
more / Chris Hart.
pages cm. — (Creative girls draw)
ISBN 978-1-936096-62-6 (pbk.)
1. Fashion drawing—Juvenile literature. I. Title.

TT509.H37 2013
741.6’72—dc23
2013023426

Manufactured in China

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First Edition
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getting
started
Have you ever wanted to draw fashions? What about drawing
trendy models in eye-catching outfits? Now you can do both.
This book will show you how to draw fashion figures in the outfits
that make them sparkle. If you’ve tried to draw from the photos
in fashion magazines, you’ll know that photographic reference
material doesn’t take you very far. It provides no foundation.
And without that, it’s difficult to improve.

The lessons in this book give you all the basics, which make
drawing easy and fun. There’s no more struggling to get it right.
And because the techniques are grounded in real art principles,
practicing with this book can make you a better artist in any
genre, not just fashion. You’ll enjoy learning to draw pretty eyes
and features, stylish hairdos, attractive figures, cool outfits,
fashionable poses, folds, creases, and even patterns.
There’s everything from elegant evening dresses to retro-chic
outfits, bags, shoes, and boots.

All right, all you fashionistas, it’s time to get your pencils.
We are ready to get started.
 essential art supplies
You can begin drawing great fashion illustrations with just a pencil and paper. But suppose you’d also like
to explore color? Maybe you would also enjoy using an art pencil. Or you might want to know if there’s
anything you can obtain from an art store that is designed to correct mistakes. The good news is that art
supplies for illustrators are reasonably priced. Unlike painting or sculpting supplies, they don’t make a
mess, unless you decide to eat and draw at the same time, which I don’t generally recommend.

Brush

Art pencil
Colored markers

Fine-point black marker

your basic
art supply list
• A set of art pencils
• A big, fat eraser of any type
• Art stores have a variety of products that remove or mask mistakes.
• Some products that mask mistakes require a thin brush to apply them.
• Small plastic cup for cleaning the brush, if you decide to get one
• Fine-point black marker
• Set of colored markers
• Set of colored pencils
• Pencil sharpener
• Pad of paper. Avoid rough paper, glossy paper, tracing paper, and newsprint
• A 12–18” ruler
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 combining angles
Not all poses fit neatly into one
of the three categories we have
covered: front, side, and rear. Often
a pose will feature a combination of
angles. Usually, one angle is stressed
over the other. For example, a side
pose might be tweaked so that the
torso and head twist toward the
viewer at a three-quarter pose. The
purpose of this is to give the pose
the appearance of depth. (Side views
are notoriously flat.)

PRIMARY ANGLE—SIDE VIEW

SECONDARY ANGLE—3/4 VIEW
You can tell that the pose is not a pure
side view, because if it were, you would
not be able to see the far shoulder, which
would be hidden behind the torso.

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 PRIMARY ANGLE—REAR VIEW
SECONDARY ANGLE—SIDE VIEW
This leg position, with both knees facing away from us
and the line of the spine being apparent, indicates a
rear view. The torso, however, is doing a twist toward
us, mimicking a side view. This makes the pose dynamic
rather than static. Pure rear poses aren’t all that
common in fashion illustration, because there’s less to
see. Therefore, when you have a rear view, consider the
option of combining it with another angle.

17
 The closer the image, the
more detail is required. And
with added detail, you have
the opportunity to give a
specific look or personality
to the eyes.

Semi-Squint
Usually on a cheerful expression

Eyelashes bunched
Gives them a thicker look

Deep eyes
Notice the markup underneath the eyes

Hopeful eyes
40 Note the thinly drawn irises, which are empty of shading
 the eyes in color
No one can tell you how to apply
makeup to the eyes. It’s as individual a
process as it is when a person applies
it in reality. But however you choose to
represent makeup in your drawings, it’s
best to work in stages, as shown here.

1. No color.

4. Blacken the pupils around the

highlights. Add a few light markings
for the interior of the iris. Add
subtle shading to the eyeball just
under the upper eyelid. With that
in place, add color to the upper
eyelids, and just a suggestion of
color to the lower ones.

2. Thicken the eyelashes.

5. To finish up: add a little shading to

the iris with a darker tone of the same
color (e.g., darker green shading onto a
green iris). Shade the outer parts of the
eyelids. Finally, add some color to the
deep pockets under the eyebrows.

3. Thicken the outlines of the iris and pupils.

Add unequal shines to the eyes, diagonal to
each other. Now add color to the iris.

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 profile—
step-by-step
Ah, yes, we come to the profile, that
trickiest of all the easy-looking angles. It Curve at the bridge of
looks so simple. After all, you only have the nose
to draw one of everything: one eye, one
nostril, one eyebrow, and one ear. The
reason it’s challenging is because the outline
of the front of the face is very specific. If The nose sweeps
outward
you’re off by a little, it can appear off by a
lot. The mistake made by some beginners
is not adding enough curves to the outline.
But if we examine the head construction Small curve inward just
carefully, we’ll see that the side view is all above the upper lip
about curves.

Big curve inward

below the lower lip

Outward curve
of the chin

Gravity causes
the brim of
the hat to dip
Give at the ends,
the lips creating a
thickness natural look
in the side
view

56
 It helps to draw a little more
of the character than will be
shown in the actual finished
piece. For example, this sketch
originally contained more
of the body. This helped in
achieving a natural look.

In the final drawing, we can “crop”

the image further by omitting color
from the bottom, thereby focusing the
viewer’s eye on the most important
elements: the head and hat.

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curves, collars, & sleeves
Collars, waistbands, and sleeves are generally drawn as ovals. The direction
of the curves should be consistent with the vantage point of the viewer. In
this case, both sleeves curve away from the viewer. Being consistent in this
manner helps to create a three-dimensional look.

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 flow & drag
Adding a sweep to clothing gives a sense of poetic
motion to a figure. But how do you choose a
direction for the flow of the clothing? It’s sometimes
based on the direction of the wind, but more often
than not, it’s based on inertia. When the figure
moves in one direction, the clothing drags behind
a beat. The delay between the two actions is what
creates the pleasing sweeping motion.

Figure turns right; scarf drags behind

Figure turns left; coat drags behind 65

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creating
patterns
Not all clothing has, or should have, patterns.
But certainly, you’re going to want to use a good
number of them if you want your fashions to look
contemporary, and to pop off the page. People often
remember an outfit as much for the pattern as for the
cut. At this point, let’s introduce a few simple principles
about how to draw patterns on the clothed figure.
color roughs—swatches of patterns
ABOUT COLOR: Many fashion illustrations are in black and white, and often include gray tones. If
you’re working your way through this book with only a pencil or a pen, you can create these same
patterns in black and white with varying degrees of gray.

Before you decide on a pattern for an outfit, rough out a few designs. Create a few swatches of
patterns, and add a variety of colors. Don’t restrict yourself. This is where you try things out.
Not everything will work. Doesn’t matter. Experiment. Hold your drawing next to some of the
swatches, and see which one catches your eye. Then go with that, or a combination
of two or more. Here are a few popular types of patterns to get you started:

Animal spots Vines

Animal stripes Abstract

Geometric Uneven stripes

Extra-large dots Fat stripes

Floral Plaid

Diagonal stripes Lattice

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style file: shoes & boots

Slipper shoe Mule

High-heel sandal Platform shoe

Open-toe high heel Platform sandal

Pump
Laced heel
110
 Flat

Over-the-knee boot

Wedge-heel boot

Open-toe bootie

Short boot

Loafer
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resources
Visit these websites for information, education, and supplies!

Art and Design Schools Art Supply Sources

California College of the Arts A. I. Friedman
San Francisco, CA www.aifriedman.com
www.cca.edu
Artist & Craftsman Supply
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising www.artistcraftsman.com
Los Angeles, CA
fidm.edu Da Vinci Artist Supply
www.davinciartistsupply.com
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
New York, NY Dick Blick Art Materials
www.fitnyc.edu www.dickblick.com

Otis College of Art and Design Lee’s Art Shop

Los Angeles, CA www.leesartshop.com
www.otis.edu
New York Central Art Supply
Parsons, the New School for Design www.nycentralart.com
New York, NY
www.newschool.edu/parsons Pearl Fine Art Supplies
www.pearlpaint.com
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY Utrecht Art Supplies
www.pratt.edu www.utrechtart.com

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI
www.risd.edu

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA
www.scad.edu

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, CA
www.saic.edu

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 index
A M
accessories, 108–125 makeup, 39–45
angles, combining, 16–17 movement, 65–66, 74–75
arms, 26
art supplies, 5–6 N
nose, 44
B
bags, 114–119 O
blouses, 83–85 organic prints, 100–101

C P
coats, 80–82 pants, 68, 86, 88
collars, 64 patterns, 96–107
comps, 73 plaids, 99
complete looks, 92–95 plus size, 10
creases, 67–69 polka dots, 98
poses, 18–27, 72–79
D proportions, 9–11
dresses, 89–91
R
E rear views, 11, 12, 15, 17, 28, 109
eyes, 39–43 ruffles, 70

F S
face, 39–61 shirts, 83–85
feet, 32–33, 109 shoes, 109–113
folds, 67–69 shoulders, 63
floral prints, 100 side views, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 29,
front views, 11, 12, 13, 28, 33, 39, 32, 39, 44, 45, 56–57, 59, 109
52–53, 58, 109 skirts, 87–88
sleeves, 64, 72
H stripes, 98, 104–105
hair, 46–51
hands, 28–31 T
hats, 120–125 three-quarter views, 11, 12, 16,
head, 35–38, 52–61 54–55, 60–61, 109
horizontal planes, 18–19 torso, 11, 74

J W
jackets, 81–82 waist, 64
workspace, 7
L
legs, 10, 12, 27
lips, 45

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DRAWING WITH Chris Hart

ART INSTRUCTION • DR AWING • FASHION $16.95 US • $18.95 CAN
DRAWING
WITH

Chris Fashion
Hart Design Design
Studio Studio

creative girls draw

Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion,
Learn to Draw Hairstyles & More

Figures, Fashion,
Hairstyles
& More

Fashion Design Studio

Now you can see your fashion designs look
Chris Hart is the world’s as gorgeous on the page as you’ve
best-selling author of how-to-draw books. imagined them on the runway! In
His books have sold more than Creative Girls Draw: Fashion Design Studio,
3.5 million copies and have been translated

Express Your
bestselling author and artist CHRIS HART
into 20 languages. His many titles include shows you how to present your couture
Figure It Out! The Beginner’s Guide

Inner Fashionista!
to Drawing People, Cartooning: The Ultimate
Character Design Book, Manga Mania Girl
Power! , and Manga Mania Romance,
all published by Sixth&Spring Books.
He is also the author of the graphic
novel The Reformed.
creations through drawing.
From proportions to poses to prints,
you’ll learn through clear, step-by-step
instructions how to depict your own
From Chris Hart, the world’s best-selling author of
$16.95 U.S. • $18.95 Canada designs. And you can practice what you’ve
how-to-draw books, comes Creative Girls Draw: Fashion
Design Studio, the ultimate guide to drawing for aspiring ISBN: 978-1-936096-62-6 learned on the Draw It Yourself
fashion designers. Inside you’ll find all the tools you need
creative templates in each chapter.

girls
to share your design ideas. Learn to draw the figure with
the right proportions and poses, and how to adorn it with creative If you’re serious

sixthandspringbooks.com
an array of garments, shoes, and accessories, as well as hair and makeup.
Practice on the Draw It Yourself pages throughout the book, and find
draw girls about style, pick up
a pencil and start
PRINTED IN CHINA
ideas for looks in the Style Files. With Chris Hart’s help, you can bring
your designs to life and your fashion dreams closer to reality!
draw creating!

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