Okay, so today I wanted to mess around with drawing, specifically trying to sketch out an outfit idea I had for Cody Williams. It’s not something I do often, so I figured, why not document the whole messy process?
Getting Started
First, I grabbed my sketchbook—nothing fancy, just a regular one I picked up from the store. I also got my pencils, a range of them from 2H (super light) to 6B (really dark and smudgy). I’m no pro, so I like having options, you know?
I started by lightly sketching the basic pose. I always mess this up, so I went super light with the 2H pencil. I wanted him standing, kind of relaxed, but still showing off the clothes. It took a few tries, erasing and redrawing, to get the proportions even remotely right. I’m terrible at drawing hands, so those were just blobs at this stage.
Fleshing Out the Outfit
Once I had a basic figure, I started thinking about the outfit itself. I switched to a slightly darker pencil, a HB, to start defining the clothes.
- Top: I’m envisioning a loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt, maybe with some kind of graphic on it. I spent a while just drawing different folds and wrinkles, trying to make it look somewhat natural.
- Pants: I went with some baggy cargo pants. Those have lots of pockets, which are a pain to draw, but I think they fit the style I’m going for.
- Shoes: I think he look cool on high-top sneakers, I’m not sure of the brand yet.
I kept erasing and redrawing, especially the details like the pockets and the way the fabric drapes. It was a lot of trial and error, and honestly, it looked pretty rough for a while. I’m not great at drawing fabric, so I just kept at it until it looked halfway decent. I constantly add small details, like stitching on the pants and some texture on the shirt.
Adding Some (Attempted) Detail
Now, feeling slightly more confident, I grabbed a 2B pencil to start adding some darker lines and shadows. This is where I tried to give the drawing a little more depth. I darkened the lines where the fabric would naturally crease and added some shading under the arms and around the pockets. I still struggle with hands, so that section is still a work in progress.
At each change, I made sure to add a bit more shadow and detail to make the outfit look worn and real. My eraser was my best friend during this part, let me tell you.
The (Somewhat) Finished Product
After a couple of hours of sketching, erasing, and re-sketching, I had something that resembled an outfit. It’s definitely not perfect, and there are plenty of things I’d change if I did it again. The hands are still a bit wonky, and the shading could be a lot better. But hey, it’s progress, right?
Overall, it was a fun little exercise. I’m not going to be a fashion designer anytime soon, but it’s cool to see an idea come to life, even if it’s just a rough sketch in my notebook. Maybe I’ll try another one of these soon, and hopefully, I’ll see some improvement next time!
