To draw Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece, follow these simplified steps that cover the key features of his iconic look:
Basic Steps to Draw Luffy
- Start with the head and face:
Draw a circle for the head shape. Add guidelines for the eyes and mouth placement. Sketch two eyebrows and large round eyes with highlights inside. Draw a small nose line and a wide smile with a bottom lip. Include Luffy’s distinctive scar under his left eye with two small lines
- Draw the hair and hat:
Sketch Luffy’s spiky hair around the head, emphasizing varied spikes with a big one in the center. Above the hair, draw the brim of his straw hat as a large arc. Add a band around the hat and texture lines to indicate the straw material
- Outline the face shape and ears:
Shape the face with a slight taper toward the chin. Add rounded ears on both sides with simple inner ear details
- Add the neck and upper body:
Draw two lines for the neck. Sketch his open shirt with a collar and buttons down the front. Add a scar on his chest with simple V-shaped lines. Draw the sleeves with straight lines and simple fists for the hands
- Draw the lower body and legs:
Sketch a belt or sash around his waist. Draw shorts with simple lines and a bit of fluff detail at the edges. Add legs with straight lines and simple sandals with toes indicated by a few lines
- Final details and coloring:
Refine the lines, add shading and color to bring Luffy to life. His hat is straw-colored with a red band, his shirt is usually red, and shorts are blue
For a visual guide, there are many step-by-step video tutorials available that show this process in detail, such as those by Art School for Everyone, NashVibes, and Easy Art Steps on YouTube
. This approach is beginner-friendly and captures Luffy’s iconic look with simple shapes and lines.
