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Monkey D. Luffy Drawing: How to Draw Luffy Laughing


Ready to bring Monkey D. Luffy’s infectious laughter to life on paper? This step-by-step guide will show you how to draw Luffy laughing, capturing his joyful expression and signature look. Regardless of your skill level, his tutorial will help you nail the details, from his wide grin to his straw hat. Let’s get started!

Key Features of Monkey D. Luffy to Focus On

  • Straw Hat: Luffy’s straw hat is his most recognizable feature. Make sure it’s well-proportioned and sits comfortably on his head.
  • Wide Grin: His big, toothy smile is essential. Capture the full width of his grin.
  • Scar Under Left Eye: Don’t forget the small scar under his left eye.
  • Messy Black Hair: Luffy’s hair is short and slightly spiky. Keep it simple, with a few strands sticking out from under the hat.
  • Casual Outfit: Luffy often wears a red vest or jacket. Pay attention to the loose, casual fit of his clothing.

Once you’ve got Luffy down, why not try your hand at some of the other Straw Hat crew members? I’ve got easy-to-follow guides for drawing Zoro, Nami, and more. It’s a great way to keep improving and add more One Piece characters to your sketchbook.

About This Step-by-Step Luffy Drawing Guide

This guide is designed to help you draw Luffy laughing, step by step. I’ve broken down the process into 16 simple steps, each represented by an image. By following each step in sequence, you’ll see your drawing gradually take shape. The first few steps focus on creating a basic sketch, laying the foundation for the details that follow.

How the Guide Works

Each image in the guide highlights the current step, helping you focus on what to draw next:

  • Red Color: Shows the current step you should be working on.
  • Black Color: Represents the lines you have already drawn in previous steps.
  • Grey Color: Outlines the basic sketch you’ll build upon as you progress.

Once you’ve completed 15 steps and are happy with your Luffy drawing, you can choose to ink the sketch. Inking involves tracing over your pencil lines with a pen to make the drawing more defined and permanent. Be sure to let the ink dry completely before erasing the underlying pencil marks. This prevents smudging and keeps your drawing clean and sharp. Lastly, you can add colours to the drawing and use the step 16 as a reference

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Step 01 – Drawing the Base for Luffy’s Head

Start by drawing a simple circle, which will serve as the base for Luffy’s head. Divide the circle vertically into two equal parts, and then add a pointed chin shape at the bottom to create the structure of the face.

Base for Luffy's head with a circle divided vertically and a chin shape - step 01
Step 1: Begin with a circle divided vertically and a chin shape to establish the base for Luffy’s head.

Step 02 – Adding Guidelines for Facial Features and Hat

Draw a horizontal line across the circle to indicate where Luffy’s eyes will be placed. Add marks for the mouth and ears, and sketch a light outline of where the hat borders will be.

Guidelines to draw Luffy’s eyes, mouth, ears, and hat placement - step 02
Step 2: Add a horizontal line for the eyes, and marks for the mouth, ears, and hat placement.

Step 03 – Defining the Chin and Jawline

Begin refining Luffy’s face by drawing the chin and jawline more clearly. Use the previous guidelines to ensure the proportions are correct.

Drawing chin and jawline for Luffy’s face - step 03
Step 3: Start defining the chin and jawline using the base sketch as a guide.

Step 04 – Sketching the Hair on the Sides

Add the sides of Luffy’s hair beneath the hat. Draw a few jagged, short lines on each side to represent his slightly messy hair.

Draw sides of Luffy’s hair under the hat. - step 04
Step 4: Sketch the sides of Luffy’s hair, just beneath the hat.

Step 05 – Outlining the Ears

Outline the shape of Luffy’s ears, placing them on either side of his head according to the earlier guidelines. Ensure they align with the horizontal eye line.

Outlined ears for Luffy’s head - step 05
Step 5: Outline the ears.

Step 06 – Adding Hair in the Forehead Area and Behind the Left Ear

Draw Luffy’s hairline along the forehead and add a few strands behind the left ear. Keep the hair simple and slightly spiky, as is characteristic of Luffy.

Drawing Luffy’s hair in the forehead area and behind the left ear - step 06
Step 6: Add Luffy’s hair along the forehead and behind the left ear.

Step 07 – Drawing the Eyes, Nose, and Upper Line of the Mouth

Now, sketch Luffy’s eyes and nose. The eyes should be simple and slightly curved, while the nose is small and minimalistic. Draw the upper line of his wide, laughing mouth as well.

How to draw Luffy’s eyes, nose, and upper line of the mouth. - step 07
Step 7: Draw the eyes, nose, and the upper line of Luffy’s mouth.

Step 08 – Completing the Mouth, Adding Ear Lines, and Scar

Finish drawing Luffy’s laughing mouth by adding the curved line below. Outline the inner details of the ears and sketch the first line of his scar under the left eye.

Drawing laughing mouth, ear lines, and Luffy’s scar - step 08
Step 8: Complete the mouth, add ear lines, and start drawing Luffy’s scar

Step 09 – Detailing the Teeth, Eyelids, and Scar Stitches

Draw simple lines to define Luffy’s teeth, and add details to the ears. Finish the scar by adding small stitches and draw lines for the upper eyelids and eyebrows.

Teeth lines, eyelids, and scar stitches added to Luffy’s face - step 09
Step 9: Add teeth details, upper eyelids, scar stitches, and eyebrow lines

Step 10 – Drawing the Hat Line Around the Head

Sketch the line where Luffy’s straw hat borders are. Make sure it wraps naturally around the top of his head.

Hat line drawn around Luffy’s head - step 10
Step 10: Draw the borders of Luffy’s straw hat

Step 11 – Adding the Upper Part of the Hat

Complete the basic shape of Luffy’s hat by adding the upper section. This part should be curved and sit atop the head you’ve already drawn.

Upper part of Luffy’s straw hat drawn - step 11
Step 11: Add the upper part of Luffy’s straw hat

Step 12 – Adding Hat Texture and Band

Add texture to Luffy’s hat with small lines that mimic straw. Draw the band around the base of the hat, ensuring it wraps around it smoothly

Hat texture and band around the base of Luffy’s straw hat - step 12
Step 12: Add texture to the hat and draw the band around its base.

Step 13 – Drawing the Neck and Starting the Jacket

Sketch Luffy’s neck and begin outlining the top of his jacket. The neck should be simple, with a slight curve, while the jacket lines should be loose and casual.

Luffy’s neck and the beginning of his jacket sketch - step 13
Step 13: Draw Luffy’s neck and start sketching the outline of his jacket.

Step 14 – Adding Final Details – Shades, Collar Bones, and Jacket

Finish your Luffy drawing by adding shading below the chin, lines for the collarbones, and more details to the jacket.

Final details like shading, collar bones, and jacket added to Luffy’s drawing - step 14
Step 14: Add final details such as shading, collar bones, and jacket lines to complete the drawing

Step 15 – Erasing the Base Sketch or Inking the Drawing

Once satisfied with your sketch, gently erase the base guidelines. If you prefer, you can ink the drawing first to make the lines permanent. After the ink dries completely, erase any remaining pencil lines to clean up the sketch. Inking adds a crisp, final touch, perfect if you plan to use this sketch as a coloring page.

Erasing the base sketch or inking the drawing to finish Luffy’s portrait - step 15
Step 15: Erase the base sketch, or ink the drawing of Luffy

Step 16 – Adding Colors to Your Drawing

As a final step, consider adding colors to your Luffy drawing. Use the reference provided to match the character’s color palette from One Piece. Have fun bringing your drawing to life with vibrant colors

Reference for adding colors to Luffy’s drawing - final step
Step 16: Add colors to your Luffy drawing, using the provided reference to guide you

Congratulations on completing your drawing of Luffy! By following these steps, you’ve learned how to draw Luffy laughing, capturing the joyful spirit of this beloved One Piece character. Whether you choose to keep it as a sketch, ink it, or add vibrant colors, your artwork is a great addition to your collection. Don’t hesitate to share it in the comments on Pinterest!

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