How to Draw Ice Skates
Are you ready for an incredible drawing lesson on how top draw ice skates? Today, we’re gonna step it up and create an awesome representation of this winter favorite. I'll guide you through every single move, so you feel confident as you put pencil on paper.
In this lesson, we will focus on different parts of ice skates, including two boots, their cuffs, shoelaces, blades, and soles. You’ll learn how each section comes together with easy-to-follow steps. We’ll also explore coloring techniques using white, cream, and different shades of gray and brown for shading that adds depth to your drawing.
By emphasizing outlines and adding intricate detailing, we’ll bring our ice skate drawing to completion. Trust me, by following these instructions, you'll be amazed at what you can create! Let's lace up those artistic shoes and get started!
Estimated Time: 80 minutes
Level: Advanced
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw Ice Skates
Get ready, because we’re about take your drawing skills up several notches! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to draw ice skating boots through an easy-to-follow guide of just 24 steps. We’ll break down everything from outlining each boot and blade, right down shading. By focusing on specific parts, you’ll gain confidence while creating detailed elements, including tied shoelaces and subtle textures. So let’s lace up and get started on this fun artistic journey!
Outline the Left Boot
Start by making an elongated outline of the left boot.
Draw the Cuff
Draw the cuff of the ice skate.
Outline the Heel and Sole
Outline the ice skate’s heel and sole along the base of the boot.
Attach the Blade
Attach the blade of the ice skate to the bottom of the boot as shown.
Add the Tied Shoelace
Add the tied part of the shoelace by creating a small rounded shape. Then, attach the side loops. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines.
Draw the End of the Shoelace
Create a thin, rectangular strip to draw the end of the shoelace.
Outline the Lace
Outline the lace fastened along the boot by creating curving rectangular strips.
Continue Drawing the Lace
Form curving rectangular strips crossing with the lace drawn from the previous step.
Draw the Lining of the Boot
Draw the lining along the top part of the boot.
Outline the Right Boot
Form the shape of the right boot.
Add the Cuff of the Right Boot
Add the wavy outline of the right boot’s cuff.
Draw the Backstay
Draw a curving vertical line to outline the backstay of the right boot.
Outline the Lining on the Right Boot
Outline the lining along the top part of the right boot by drawing a curving line.
Add the Loop of the Shoelace
Add the thin, curving loop of the tied shoelace.
Attach the End of the Shoelace
Attach the end of the shoelace dangling from the side of the right boot.
Draw Lace Along the Right Boot
Draw short, upright rectangular strips to outline the lace secured along the top part of the right boot.
Outline the Rest of the Lace
Outline the rest of the shoelace by filling the gaps with rectangular strips tilted diagonally.
Add the Sole of the Right Boot
Add the thin outline of the sole beneath the right boot.
Form the Skating Blade
Form the shape of the ice skating blade attached to the bottom of the right boot.
Shade the Shoelaces
Shade the shoelaces with white. Then, add hints of light gray to create some shadows.
Color the Boots
Color the ice skating boots with a cream color.
Fill in the Interior of the Boots
Fill in the interior of the boots with gray.
Shade the Soles
Shade the soles of the ice skates with dark brown.
Add Color to the Blades
Use light shades of gray to color in the blades of the ice skates.
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