This article explains step by step how to draw flames. Mentally, flames are almost always associated with fire, but in reality they can also be combined with something else. Let's begin!
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Cartoon Style Flames
Step 1. Start by drawing a zigzag line that resembles the mountains
Step 2. Repeat by drawing a second zigzag line under the first
Step 3. Add a third zigzag line below the other two
Step 4. Add steep-sided peaks above the first zigzag line
Step 5. Draw the flowing and curved lines
Use the sketch you've made so far as the basis for drawing the flames.
Step 6. Erase the guidelines
Step 7. Color the flames
Method 2 of 2: Simple Flames
Step 1. Draw a zigzag line with three peaks of different height
The central peak must be higher than the two lateral ones.
Step 2. Repeat by drawing a second zigzag line under the first
Step 3. Add a third zigzag line below the other two
Step 4. Add a good number of isosceles triangles
Most triangles must have a small base relative to height.
Step 5. Draw the flames with flowing, curved lines
Use the sketch you've made so far as a basis for outlining the flames.
Step 6. Erase the guidelines
Step 7. Color the flames
Advice
- Move your hand smoothly and you will see that drawing will be less complicated.
- Don't listen to those who tell you that you need specific and expensive tools to draw. It is the designer and not the pencils that make the difference. Even if you give a child some great tools it will hardly give you a Picasso-worthy drawing.
- Add sparks around the flames to reproduce the crackle of the fire and enhance your artwork.
- Create a smoke effect to make the drawing more realistic.
