Art is not just a creative process, it is an experience of releasing your mind to create anything you can imagine.
If you love art and football, creating your art inspired by your favorite sport can be very motivating.
Well fear no, today we show you how to draw one of the greats in world football in the form of Cristiano Ronaldo
At the end of this blog post, you will not only have honed your drawing abilities, but you will also find a new level of understanding of the influence Ronaldo has held in the football world and popular culture.
The Therapeutic Benefits of Drawing
Art, in its own way, can have the therapeutic value of enjoying a meditation.
Drawing = Draw instead of stress, drawing helps you relax and relieves anxiety because your mind is concentrated on the creative realization.
It comes with a feeling of retardedness as you watch your skill grow each new day.
It not only lifts your mind but brightens up your spirit and improves cognitive and motor skills.
Drawing is a rewarding activity that entices those who have been illustrators for years and new doodling novices.
Why Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristano Ronaldo is a household name for football fans all over the world.
Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985 in Madeira, Portugal, and is a sports icon in the world as well as pop culture.
He has cemented his place as one of the best footballers of all generation, with several awards to attest to that, the Ballon d’Or among them, and not less than five of the latter.
An inspiring, dedicated, full of pure class and energy, representing role models for Artists all around the world.
Getting Started with Basic Shapes
The first step is to create the basic shapes that make up Ronaldo’s body before you draw Ronaldo.
This is a base layer that will enable you to keep the proportions right and the symmetry throughout the drawing.
Step 1: Outline the Head
Start with an oval for the head of Ronaldo. Just make sure it is a little longer with a brush to suit his different face.
Draw a vertical and horizontal line in the middle of the oval so that it is divided into four.
These guidelines will assist you in placing his facial features correctly.
Step 2: Draw the Torso
Draw a rectangle for the body under the head.
Do remember Ronaldo has an athletic physique! A narrower waist combined with broader shoulders will show off his muscles.
Follow the guidelines with light-coloured lines to be sure to erase when any alteration is required.
Step 3: Add the Limbs
Then add some basic lines for the arms and legs.
When you are drawing them, think about using spheres as joints and still drawing the limbs the right proportions to the torso.
It is a key step because it allows you to keep the dynamic poses of Ronaldo.
Detailing Ronaldo’s Facial Features
With the basic shapes established, it is time to add some elements that everyone should associate immediately with Ronaldo.
Eyes and Eyebrows
One of the most striking aspects of Ronaldo are his eyes.
In the step above, I mark eye lines where almond-shaped eyes are drawn on the horizontal guideline of the head.
Put small circles in their centres for their eye pupils, making sure they are equidistant.
His eyebrows, making his already intense expression even more so, are quite dark, and as sheet as mine.
Nose and Mouth
Draw a straight line down from the middle of each eye to find the nose.
Ronaldo has a fine smaller nose with a little bump at the top of the nasal bridge.
Mouth: Draw a horizontal line between the nose and chin.
These are framed beneath lip that are full but not overly pouty, often cocked into a smirking leer.
Hair and Ears
Throughout the years, Ronaldo has tried different haircuts but always short and styled hair.
Begin by outlining the hairline by drawing a line that starts from the middle of the forehead and curves around the head.
Draw the hair texture with short strokes. Ears would come out in line with the eyes and drop way down to the nose.
Capturing Ronaldo’s Dynamic Pose
The difficult part in drawing Ronaldo is drawing his poses because they are all so dynamic.
He is passionate on the field, celebrating goals or dribble past defenders with his lively exuberance.
Step 1: Choose a Pose
Think about how you will pose like Ronaldo.
One favourite is his trademark ‘Siii’ goal celebration, where he jumps and stretches out his arms.
Find images to help you out
Step 2: Sketch the Action Lines
Detail the action in your drawing with these action lines.
They should be moving with the direction of Ronaldo’s body from his head right down to his feet.
Take notice of those lines that express movement of the angles and curves.
Step 3: Add Muscle Definition
That extreme physicality is an integral part of who Ronaldo is.
Now draw some muscles in the arms, legs and torso with some curved lines.
You will have a drawing that is more realistic and full of movement.
Tips for Facial Expressions and Iconic Gestures
Cristiano Ronaldo has as many celebrated mad facial expressions and gestures as he does dim-melting football skills.
However, those are the details that if captured well, will make your drawing come alive.
Conveying Emotion
The eyes and mouth of Ronaldo are key to showing emotions.
When he celebrates a goal or when he is angry or disappointed, his face is aggressive.
Emphasise on the eyes and add a little wrinkle near eyes for expression.
Iconic Gestures
Ronaldo is known for his signature gestures from pointing to the sky to celebrating with his teammates.
Incorporating such gestures on your drawing can really bring it to life.
Observe how the hands and fingers are placed.
Adding Final Touches
When you are happy with your drawing as a whole, go back over your lines with a darker pencil or pen.
Get rid of any guidelines that are not required.
Shade your drawing to give it depth and dimension.
Pay special attention to the face, muscles, and clothing folds.
Conclusion
When you draw as a hobby, nothing excites you more than sketching your favourite football player, especially when it comes to the famous Cristiano Ronaldo.
By following these steps and tips, you would not only improve on drawing but also get to create an art of one of the greatest footballers of our time.
If you like you could share your Ronaldo drawings with us and be part of our artistic community.
If you are an experienced artist or a complete noob, every drawing you make is a step closer to being better than you were before.
