How to Draw Jinx from Arcane: Nailing Her Fierce Look

Jinx has such an intense look in Arcane. Drawing her face is about capturing that haunting, unhinged vibe mixed with a hint of vulnerability. Her fierce blue hair, those piercing eyes, and her worn, slightly gaunt face make her one of the most recognizable and challenging characters to draw. If you want to do justice to Jinx’s unique look, here’s a guide on how to get started!

The Defining Traits of Jinx

Let’s go over some of the main features that define Jinx’s look. These will be key to nailing her expression and overall vibe:

• Facial Features: Jinx has a gaunt, almost sickly look with pale skin and slightly sharp facial lines. It’s a look that speaks to her harsh life and struggles.
• Dark Circles: Those constant dark circles under her eyes add to her tired and upset appearance.
• Hair: The blue color is a big part of her look.
• Intense Eyes: Her eyes are striking blue but can shift to pink due to shimmer, giving them an unnatural glow.
• Tattoos: Jinx has cloud-like tattoos down her right arm and shoulder, fading and scarred post-transformation.
• Expression: Jinx’s expression is a mix of determination, anger, and something unhinged.

If you’re up for a challenge after Jinx, you could try drawing her sister Vi or Powder (the young version of Jinx) from Arcane for a great piece.

Using This Guide: Color Cues

As you go through this guide, here’s a quick rundown of the color cues that will help keep you on track:

• Red Color: Marks the lines you’re currently drawing.
• Black Color: Shows lines you’ve already drawn, making it easier to follow the progression.
• Grey Color: Used for the basic sketch or underlying structure of the drawing.

Using these color cues helps keep things clear, so you know exactly where to focus as you bring Jinx’s intense look to life on the page.

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Step 20 – As you might see, Jinx’s face isn’t complete without proper shading. To make her even more recognizable, try shading your sketch using this colored reference as the example. Make darker circles below the eyes, add some reflections and shades to her nosebridge, nose, chin, lips area and forehead.

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Have fun bringing Jinx to life on your canvas, and I can’t wait to see what you create.