How to Draw Anime Hats & Headwear
Draw Anime Hats – This tutorial shows you how to draw different types of anime hats and headwear. Includes a total of twelve step-by-step examples of drawing each instruction.
The Types of Hats and Headwear Included in this Study are:
- Baseball Cap
- A cat ear hat
- Sun Hat
- Santa’s hat
- Winter Hat (with Pom Pom)
- Fedora Hat
- Helmet Wizard
- Hoodie
- Beret
- Cowboy Hat
- Test hat
- Newsboy Cap
If you will draw any of the hats in this lesson using pencil and paper, make sure you make very simple lines until you are almost done. You will need to clear some parts of the drawing through the different steps. The lines in the example have been blackened to make it easier to see. (Draw Anime Hats)
Also, Read – How to Draw an Anime Character
Hair Design With A Hat
Before painting hats, the thing to note is that when you wear a hat, the hair will usually be pressed. This means that when you dye your hair with a hat, you may want to give it a little more volume. Also, keep in mind that anime haircuts are usually pulled out very proudly and real hair, so you can still draw them away from the head even if they are pressed.
Please note that as this tutorial focuses on hat design, it will not go into the details of hairstyling.
You can also experiment with painting hair extensions that differ from the models.
How To Draw Anime Baseball Cap Step By Step
Start by drawing the head frame and the estimated hair volume under the hat, as shown in the above example. Draw a baseball cap over these to get a good place to put it on your head.
Draw the upper part of the cap close to the hairline but slightly away from the top and sides – Draw a bill and bend it over the forehead.
After you have drawn the main shape of the hat, erase the parts of the head and the hair of the frame that should be hidden by it. (Draw Anime Hats)
Next, add a little detail to the hat. Since anime hats are often simplified compared to real hats, you need to add more touch. To this, add a line that follows the draft bill to show the texture baseball caps usually have in that area. Next, add a few lines from the edge of the bill to the top of the sides of the cap to show the different panels the baseball caps are usually made of.
You can see the great drawing of the finished hat and the basic hair shading above.
Also, Read – Beginner Guide to Drawing Anime & Manga
How To Draw Anime Cat Ear Hat Step By Step
The cat ear hat is very common in anime and manga. It is also easy to draw.
First, describe the head and hair. (Draw Anime Hats)
Draw the upper part of the hat with cat ears attached to the sides with just a few curved lines, as shown in the example above.
The lower part of these hats usually has a thick circular line as part of the design or because the hat is folded over it at the same time. Draw this part as a kind of ring around the head/hair.
Apply parts of the head and hair hidden after painting the hat.
You can finish the painting by adding some hair extensions under the hat.
You can see a great version of the cat hat design with basic hair shading above.
How To Draw Anime Sun Hat Step By Step
Female anime characters usually wear sun hats during the summer.
Start drawing a head/hair frame.
Draw the upper part of the hat a short distance from the hair on the sides with the extra distance between it and the hair at the top.
Draw the hem of the hat with a twist and then add a curve over it, as shown in the example above.
Complete the drawing by adding hair.
You can see a fully removed hat with basic shading above. In this case (except for the hair), only the underside is shaded, as that part will usually be in the shade.
How To Draw Anime Santa Hat Step By Step
Santa’s hat is very common for male and female characters in anime and manga depicting winter holiday celebrations. (Draw Anime Hats)
First, outline the head and hair.
Draw the lower part of the hat with a small inclined angle at the pom-pom.
Add the upper part of the hat by first drawing a line that turns around the head to the pom-pom. Next, draw a line that describes the other side of the hat that bends over but stops before it touches the top of the hat. Finally, draw another curved line from the ear canal to the pom-pom. Draw the pom itself as a beautiful circle without inserting a small curved indent at the top where it connects to the hat.
Wipe the head/hair parts covered by the hat when done.(Draw Anime Hats)
Add fluff to the pom circle as shown in the example above and clear any extra line afterward.
To complete the drawing, add hair.
You can see the big picture of the whole hat with the light shade above.
Similar to the previous example is a winter hat with a pom-pom. This is one of the most common female anime characters in winter.
Draw the head with a hair frame.
Add the upper part of the hat as one large curve is too far away to form ahead at the top and next to it at the sides. Next, draw the bottom part of the hat around the hair/head. Finally, add the pom as a slightly hidden circle behind the hat.
When done, wipe the head and hair covered with a hat.(Draw Anime Hats)
A pom circle draws fluff into small lumps of slightly different sizes, such as the example above. Delete the circle line when you’re done.
To make the hat look a little more interesting, you can add some lines under it (see a step-by-step example or the one below) as a small design item. Draw lines straight across the center of the head and close together as they move sideways. This will help to show that the hat wraps around the head.
You can complete the drawing by adding hair details.
Above, you can see a completed drawing of a winter pom hat with some basic shade.
Also, Read – 30 Easy Anime Girl Drawing Ideas
How To Draw Anime Fedora Hat Step By Step
Male characters, especially gangsters, usually wear this type of hat. Female actors can also wear it, although this is often part of the costume. (Draw Anime Hats)
Start by drawing a basic outline for your head/hair.
Draw the upper part of the head wide downwards and bend slightly at the sides. Then add the middle edge around it.
Wipe the head/hair parts covered by the hat when you have finished painting its main shape.
Complete the drawing by adding a line between the hem and the upper part of the hat as a common fedora design item. You can also add hair details.
You can see a large shady drawing of a fedora hat above.
How To Draw Anime Wizard Hat Step By Step
The wizard hat is very common in dream anime and is usually worn by female characters.
Start by drawing a frame/head, and then draw a hat on top of this.
Every cap should look the same as an ice cream cone facing down but the upper part hanging on one side.
To show the hat slightly tilted upwards, show the other part of the bottom by drawing lines from the bottom left and right on the head facing the ears. These lines will define the inner/back part of at.
Wipe the parts of the head and hair covered with a hat after you have finished painting its outer surface.
To complete the drawing, you can add a small band to the area where the wizard’s hat shifts from the mouth to the top. You can also draw hair details.
You can see the large finished drawing of the wizard top hat with a basic color.
You may notice that the back / inner part of the hat (very low) is shaded a little darker, and the rest as light is often less there.
How To Draw Anime Hoodie Step By Step
Hoodies or hoods are usually very common in anime and manga. Various characters can wear them for many reasons.
Start by drawing a frame on the head, hair, and upper part of the shoulders. Since the hood usually does not press too hard on the head, you can draw the volume of the hair in the same way even when there is no head covering.
Draw the hood itself in two parts, the fabric frame and the hole in it on the face. The outer shape of the hood should first closely follow the shape of the hair (a short distance from them) and then widen as they descend towards the neck. The neck should turn back and head.
Draw the inner shape of the hood similar to the outer shape but first around the forehead and end at the top of the chest with a sharp tip pointing downwards (we will zip up here later).
Wipe parts of the head/hair covered by the hood.
Add another line around the inner part of the hood that begins by following its shape almost exactly and then forms it around the shoulders and toward the lower end of the inner shape of the hood.
Near the point where the line begins to separate from the main inner frame of the hood, draw a second pair of rows.
You can add a zipper and hair details (shown in the step-by-step example or diagram below).
You can see the great hoodie design with basic shading above – You will usually want to shade the inside of the hood black and the other half as that area is usually in the shade.
How To Draw Anime Beret Step By Step
Anime characters sometimes wear the beret as a fashion item or a uniform.
Start by outlining the head and hair. Like a hood, you can leave the volume of the hair undressed (similar to when no hat is worn).
First, draw the upper part of the beret in some way around the upper part of the head but not too far away (berets are usually “puffy”). Then add a little string at the bottom and wrap about half in the head. Draw one side of this piece covered with a wrap from the upper part of the beret that will hang down on one side of the head. You can show wraps with just one curved line, as in the example above.
Complete the drawing by adding hair details.
You can see the beret design above for the basic hair shading to make it look a little brighter.
How To Draw Anime Cowboy Hat Step By Step
Anime characters usually wear a cowboy hat as part of a costume, but some have it as a normal part of their outfit.
First, draw the basic outline of the head and hair.
Draw the bottom of the upper part of the hat with a large curve. This will make the hat look slightly pushed to the forehead (the way cowboy hats are usually worn). The upper part of the head should also be wider at the bottom and narrower as it rises. The top of the hat should have a slight slope in the middle where the hat bends slightly downwards.
Draw the hem of the cowboy hat and its sausage-like shape with the edges on each side curved upwards.
When you have finished painting the main shape of the hat, wipe the parts of the head and hair covered with it.
For basic details, add a shaped wave just below the top of the hat to better show that part is slightly bent downwards. You can also add another line following the edge frame. This line can represent the stitches these hats usually have on the area. The drawing is farther from the front edge and closer as it moves forward towards the back, finally joining two lines.
Complete the drawing by adding hair details.
You can see the cowboy hat with the shading of basic hair in the example above.
How to Draw Anime Explorer Hat Step by Step
The inspector hat is usually worn by anime characters in some adventure, usually in a jungle-type environment.
Calculate by outlining the head and hair.
Draw the upper part of the inspector cap close to half a circle in shape with a very simple curve below. Make the hem shorter. Draw its shape following the lower curve of the upper part of the head a short distance and then slowly exit to the sides.
To complete, you can add dividing lines between the different icon panels of these test hats and the shape button at the very top.
To display the panels, draw curved lines from each side of the hat facing upwards and add a button at the top where the lines meet.
Complete the drawing by adding basic hair details.
You can see a closer look at the inspector hat above and the basic hair shading.
How To Draw Anime Newsboy Cap Step By Step
In anime newsboy caps, it is often the fashion variation of the real thing that female actors sometimes thought of when they came out.
Draw a basic outline of your head and hair before drawing a hat.
Start the hat design by adding the highest part of the hat. It should turn slightly at the head and its sides slightly longer than the top. Then draw a bill and a small piece of string that separates it into half of the head. Draw a bill with a curve that rises to the top of the forehead and then draw a line between it and a hat that closely follows its shape. You will also notice a small wrap added to the middle of the hat to help show that it is made of soft materials.
Wipe the parts of the head and hair covered with a hat after painting its main makeup.
The only additional detail of this model will be a few curved lines to show the separation of the different panels of the hat. Draw lines to make the front panel (facing the viewer) wider than all other panels as they go sideways.
To complete the drawing, you can add hair details.
You can see a large drawing of a newsboy hat with a hair shade on top.
Conclusion
This tutorial covers some of the most common anime hats and headwear types, but there are too many options. Whatever kind of hat you want to draw, you may still be using the same principles as the examples in this lesson. Make a quick headband and measure what the hair looks like under a hat. Then draw a picture of the main shape of the hat followed by small details.
