How to Draw Full Metal Alchemist Characters

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start by drawing the shape of his head and hair.

   Then add a vertical and a horizontal line on the center of his face to serve as guidelines.
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   Step 2: Start drawing his eyes

   Also draw some lines to emphasize his hair. ,, Then draw his neck and upper body. ,, Sketch the long sleeve of his trench coat. ,,,, Before inking your drawing, do a little cleanup on your artwork first by erasing some unnecessary lines and your drawn guidelines. , Use different sizes of points to give some depth to your drawing.
   
   You can try a
   0.1 point pen for thinner lines and a
   0.3 to
   0.5 point pens for thicker lines. , Follow the accompanied illustration to guide you in coloring Edward.
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   Step 3: nose and mouth.

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   Step 4: Draw out his mechanical right arm by drawing a closed fist and a thick blade behind it.

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   Step 5: Draw a vertical line for the body's guideline.

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   Step 6: Start sketching the left side of his shirt.

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   Step 7: Start on his left arm.

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   Step 8: Before drawing his lower body

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   Step 9: draw in his coat which is flowing on the right side of his body.

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    Step 10: While drawing his lower body

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    Step 11: add in a belt and pockets on his pants.

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    Step 12: Finish drawing the lower body by sketching his boots.

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    Step 13: Draw in the scars on his chest.

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    Step 14: Ink or outline your drawing over your penciled sketch.

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    Step 15: Carefully color in your drawing and... you’re done.

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