Here’s my walkthrough on how to draw Wenren Yixuan from Fog Hill of Five Elements in a full body pose. This one takes 24 steps, which makes it moderately complex because of the layers of robes, armor, and his proportions.
Xuan: Key Elements to Capture
- Name: Wenren Yixuan, also referred to as Xuan.
- Clan and Role: Member of the Wenren Clan, former Fire Envoy, and main protagonist of Fog Hill of Five Elements.
- Face: charcoal grey eyes; mid-length brown hair with a tousled look.
- Outfit: Layered robes with a gold-trimmed black shirt, pale-yellow undershirt, and a wide gold belt carrying five emblems.
- Arms: Right arm covered in black sleeve with gold bands, left bracer with gold plating.
- Legs: Dark gray pants tucked into armored boots, gold trim details along shins and knees.
- Stance: Upright, fists clenched, balanced posture that shows stability and readiness.
How to Read the 24-Step Structure
- Red Color: shows the current step you’re working on.
- Black Color: shows the lines already completed.
- Grey Color: represents the rough sketch and proportions.
As you go through the steps, focus on getting the body proportions with a simple first. Build the robes in overlapping layers, making sure the folds match the flow of his stance. Use clear shapes for the armor plates before adding details. The hair can be sketched with spiky clusters that point outward in different directions. Don’t forget to let the boots’ armor panels curve naturally around the legs for proper dimension.
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