Draw the Queen of Naboo

Ever wanted to draw Star Wars characters and vehicles just like the professional comic book artists? Star Wars illustrator Grant Gould explains with these easy-to-follow steps how to draw the Queen of Naboo. Steps 1-5 are drawn lightly with pencil. No pen, no dark lines. Finished lines and details will come at the end.

YOU WILL NEED:

Paper
Drawing pencil
Colored pencils
Colored pens

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STEP ONE

Drawing lightly with a pencil, create a simple framework. Begin with an oval for her head and a curved "apple core" body shape. You can also add small circles on each side.

STEP TWO

Draw a large oval around her head as well as a diamond/arrow shape for her headdress. Start filling in the basic shapes of her costume, such as the oval globes near the bottom of her dress, her big sleeves, and the wide "V" shapes in front.

STEP THREE

Continue adding shapes, such as the sleeves and the lower ridge of the dress.

STEP FOUR

Add in those final costume lines, including the last details of her headdress.

STEP FIVE

Draw her face, along with the dots on her cheeks, and give her fingers some more detail. Keep in mind that part of her hands are covered by the sleeves.

STEP SIX

At this point, you should have a fairly detailed pencil drawing. Once you're happy with how your masterpiece looks, you can go over your lines with pen or marker, or heavier pencil lines.