How to Draw Shoes
Drawing shoes is where the rubber meets the road in the art world. Step into this drawing experience to master the basic techniques of sketching footwear.
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You Will Need
- A graphite pencil
- Paper
- A simple low-heeled shoe
- An eraser
Steps
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Step 1
Draw simple shape
Draw a rectangle, narrowing one end to establish the side view of a basic shoe, noting that most types of shoes fit into this boxy shape.
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Step 2
Refine the outline
Refine the outline of your shoe, making sure to clearly reflect the curve where the shoe surrounds the ankle.
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Add character to your drawing by capturing subtle signs of wear.
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Step 3
Add heel and outsole
Draw a short rectangle for the heel, positioning it below the left edge of your original rectangle. Add a thin rectangle from the toe to the heel, connecting them.
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Step 4
Add details
Add details, including stitching, laces, lace eyes, and decorations such as buckles, straps, and fabric design.
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Shoes are typically sewn together at the toe joint and the heel-ankle joint.
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Step 5
Erase guidelines and shade
Erase unwanted guidelines and shade shadowed areas of the shoe. Now, to make sure your drawing is more than a footnote, frame it!
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Scientific evidence shows humans wore shoes 40,000 years ago during the Middle Paleolithic period.
