I put together this guide to show you how to draw a classic old-style hockey goalie mask. It’s based on the iconic design with large eye holes and multiple round vents. The shape is fairly symmetrical and doesn’t rely on too much detail, which keeps the process straightforward. Good for practicing shape consistency and spacing.
Main Features of the Old Hockey Mask Drawing
- Oval mask base with slight taper near the chin
- Two large circular eye holes placed evenly
- Multiple oval and round vent holes arranged in rows
- Small nose opening in the center below the eyes
- Simple side extensions for strap connectors
You could also try drawing an imperial gas mask, an alien face and predator masks next, to add more designs to your collection.
Color Code Used in the Drawing Tutorial
- Red Color: Current step you are working on
- Black Color: Lines drawn in previous steps
- Grey Color: Underlying sketch layout
Working through a vintage hockey goalie mask like this one can feel a little awkward at first, since all those cage bars and worn edges need to line up just right, but a second pass usually makes things click into place. That’s pretty normal with this kind of subject, so don’t sweat it if your first attempt feels rough. If you want to keep building on guides like this one on how to draw a vintage hockey goalie mask, there’s an email signup at the top of the page where you can get a weekly batch of new tutorials sent straight to you.