Here’s a tutorial for drawing a classic Imperial gas mask front view, inspired by those used by imperial forces during WWI and WWII. I went with a simple but symmetrical design, showing the mask straight-on so you can focus on balance and round shapes. This version keeps the filters and lenses clean and readable – no extra gear or straps to overcomplicate it.
Key Features of This Gas Mask Drawing
- Round dual eye lenses with inner valve shapes
- Large front-mounted filter with perforated vent design
- Thick, segmented hose connector at the base of the mask
- Simplified shape of the outer headgear shell, no strap details
- Overall symmetrical construction with matched sides
You could try drawing a modern gas mask next and here’s a different version of it if you’re interested.
Color Guide Used in the Gas Mask Drawing
- Red Color: The current step lines being added
- Black Color: All lines completed in earlier steps
- Grey Color: Basic sketch for reference and proportions
Now that you know how to draw a Classic Imperial Gas Mask, it would be great to see what you came up with. Finished drawings posted in the comments under the pinned Pinterest tutorial get noticed by other artists working through the same steps, so it’s a nice spot to share your version and get a feel for how others tackled the same details. You can also follow along with news on Facebook or sign up for the weekly digest using the form at the top of the page to catch new guides as they come out.