How to Draw Clothing Wrinkles & Folds - Easy Tips

Learn 17 easy tips for drawing realistic clothing wrinkles and folds in manga and comics in this comprehensive tutorial video. Discover techniques for depicting various fabric types, from stretchy materials to thick cloths, and understand how character positioning and movement affect fold patterns. Explore methods for adding realistic details like sewing lines, air movement effects, and cape dynamics. Practice drawing different clothing styles, including jackets, hoodies, and hats, while mastering the art of creating believable fabric textures. Gain valuable insights into the fundamentals of clothing illustration and improve your manga and comic art skills through practical examples and expert guidance.

Intro
DRAW THE OBJECT BEHIND THE CLOTHES FIRST
STRETCHED CLOTHES WILL HAVE TINY BUMPS AND LINES TO INDICATE STRETCH.
THE STRETCH LINES OF FOLD LINES ORIGINATE FROM THE POINT OF TOUCH OR MOTION.
FOLDS CHANGE BASED ON THE POSITIONING OF THE CHARACTER OR OBJECT BEHIND IT.
ADO LIGHT STREAMLINES TO INDICATE SEWING
DIFFERENT MATERIAL HAVE DIFFERENT CHARACTERISTICS.
THICK MATERIALS REMEMBER FOLD LINES MORE.
ADD LIGHT STREAMLINES TO INDICATE SEWING
AIR MOVEMENT CAN ALSO DICTATE THE FOLD AND THE MOVEMENT OF CLOTHES
UNDERSTAND THE BASIC IDEA BEHIND FOLDS
ADD BUMPS AND FOLD LINES WHERE CAPES START.
STUDY CLOTHING CHARACTERISTICS, REAL AND STYLIZED. THEN PRACTICE!!!
DON'T EXPECT TO WATCH ONE VIDEO AND GET IT ALL
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