How to Draw Ski Goggles | A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of winter sports? Are you perhaps interested in learning how to draw winter sport equipment? If so, this is the perfect tutorial for you!

In today’s lesson, we’re going to be covering all you need to know in order to draw your very own pair of ski goggles in six easy steps.

You may be wondering, why a pair of ski goggles? Well, drawing ski goggles can improve your sketching skills as it allows you to practice perspective, shading, and detail work.

Ski goggles are protective eyewear designed for use during skiing and other snow sports. They are usually worn by skiers to protect their eyes from harsh weather conditions, glare, and potential injuries from debris.

What You Will Need

• A4sheet of paper
• Pencils (2b, 3b or 5b)
• An eraser
• A ruler (optional)
• Colored pencils or markers
• 25-30 minutes

How to Draw Ski Goggles

Drawing a pair of ski goggles is a fantastic way to exercise your drawing abilities as it only requires sketching four elements: the lens, the frame, the face foam and the strap.

Step 1: Draw the Lens

Start by drawing an indented horizontal line across the center of your page. Next, draw a vertical curve from one side of the horizontal line.

Ensure your line curves upward when aligned with the center of the horizontal line and follows a symmetrical pattern on the remaining side.

• Start by drawing an indented horizontal line
• Draw a vertical curve starting from one side of the line
• Ensure the curve runs upward when aligned with the center of the line

Step 2: Draw the Frame

To draw the frame, draw similar curves surrounding the lens you drew in step one. Ensure you maintain a reasonable amount of space between the frame and the lens and that your lines are not wobbly or overlap with the lens on any sides.

• Follow the same curves of the lens as you draw the frame
• Maintain an even amount of space between the frame and the lens
• Ensure your lines don’t overlap with each other

Step 3: Draw the Face Foam

The foam of ski goggles is designed to provide comfort and create a seal to prevent snow and wind from getting into the eyes.

To complete this step, draw a small horizontal rectangle on the center of the frame. Erase the corners and replace them with rounded edges instead.

• Draw a small horizontal rectangle on top of the center of the frame
• Replace the corners with curved lines instead
• Make sure the proportions of the foam are accurate

Step 4: Draw the Strap

Draw a series of curved lines on the upper sides of the frame. Add a few lines that resemble loops for added detail. Once complete, draw a wide horizontally curved line extending from one side of the frame to the other. Add a smaller curved line beneath to depict the shape of a strap.

• Draw a series of curved lines on the upper sides of the frame
• Draw a wide horizontally curved line extending from one side of the frame
• Add a smaller curved line beneath to depict the shape of a strap

Congratulations! Your Ski Goggles Drawing is complete

You should now have a black-and-white sketch of a pair of ski goggles, done and dusted. Take a moment to assess the outcome of your drawing as you give your drawing hand a little break.

If there are any corrections that need to be made, be sure to do them now before you carry on with the rest of the tutorial.

Taking your Drawing to the Next Level

While you’ve done a great deal of work completing your ski goggles drawing, we always encourage students to push themselves beyond their comfort zones and take things a little bit further.

Step 5: adding a background

While our illustration does not include a background, there are definitely a few background elements to choose from when it comes to a ski goggles sketch.

First, you need to determine the setting you would like your ski goggles to be in. Are they outside or inside a building? Is it warm or cold in the surrounding area?

Perhaps your ski goggles are being worn by a skier, out on the slopes rocking a full gear including their goggles, ski boots, a helmet, some gloves, and ski poles?

Really take your time and sift through all the possible stories you can depict with a pair of ski goggles. We’re sure whatever design you choose will compliment your drawing beautifully.

step 6: adding Color

This step is ultimately what’s going to make your drawing appear more three-dimensional, detailed and realistic. Notice how the colors we have selected are different in certain parts.

Follow the same color combination with your drawing and you will definitely have a pair of three-dimensional ski goggles when you’re done.

Use a dark tone like black for the strap, then gray for the frame, light blue for the lens and dark blue for the face foam. Each color contributes to the realism of the sketch, so be sure to include them in yours!

Bonus Tips

Consider incorporating unique elements like snowflakes, mountain landscapes, or ski tracks into the background for added visual interest.

Experiment with various shading techniques, like blending, contour hatching and cross hatching, to add even more depth and dimension to your drawing.

Interact with other young artists on YouTube and visual learning platforms to share and gain some ideas and knowledge.

Add your name to your drawing for a personalized touch.

Conclusion

Congratulations for making it to this part of the tutorial. If you followed all of the steps and completed your ski goggles, job well done, because it surely was not an easy feat.

You went from a blank page, drew the lens, frame, face foam and added a strap. You also hopefully utilized color and background accents to make your drawing even more detailed, so give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back for your hard work.

Let this tutorial be the first of many, or merely a drawing added to a growing collection, as you explore and execute drawing new things!

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