How to Draw Dementors

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start by the drawing the silhouette.

   This will provide an excellent guide for the rest of your drawing.
   
   It's also a good idea to include guidelines within the silhouette.
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   Step 2: Draw indistinct shapes inside the silhouette.

   This will serve as the holes on his body or fabric. , Hint: you can copy the shape of lightning bolts to help you in drawing these shapes. , This will emphasize the folds on his garment. , Make sure the hands are pointy and scary. , You can use anything you like (ink or paint, for example).
   
   Wait a few minutes and erase all your pencil marks.
   
   This will keep the drawing nice and neat. , Since a Dementor is a creature of the dark, use appropriate (and complimentary) colors like black, grey, or dark purple/blue.
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   Step 3: Draw another series of indistinct shapes This step will help illustrate pieces of fabric that are hanging on to his garment.

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   Step 4: Add squiggly lines in his form.

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   Step 5: Draw the hands.

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   Step 6: Outline your drawing using permanent media.

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   Step 7: Color your drawing.

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