This comprehensive tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to draw various types of anime hats and headwear. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or just looking to explore your creative side, this guide has got you covered. From baseball caps to wizard hats, we’ll walk you through each hat type with detailed examples and useful tips. So grab your pencil and paper, and let’s get started!
Drawing Hair With a Hat On
Before we delve into the different hat styles, it’s important to understand how the presence of a hat affects the hair. When wearing a hat, the hair tends to be compressed. Thus, when drawing anime hair with a hat on, it’s advisable to depict slightly less volume. However, keep in mind that anime hair is typically drawn puffier than real hair, so even when compressed, you can still draw it slightly away from the head.
Please note that this tutorial focuses specifically on drawing hats and does not delve into the details of drawing hair. If you’re interested in learning how to draw female anime hair, we recommend checking out our separate tutorial on “How to Draw Anime and Manga Hair – Female.” Additionally, you can experiment with different hairstyles and adapt them to the hat styles demonstrated in this tutorial.
How to Draw Anime Baseball Cap Step by Step
Let’s start with the classic baseball cap. Follow these simple steps to draw it with ease:
- Begin by sketching the outline of the head and the estimated volume of the hair beneath the cap.
- Next, draw the top part of the cap, mirroring the shape of the hair outline but slightly further away on top and closer on the sides.
- Curve the bill of the cap upwards around the forehead area.
- Once you’ve drawn the main shape of the hat, erase the parts of the head and hair that should be hidden by it.
- Add smaller details to the hat, such as the stitching along the outline of the bill and the splits in the different panels that make up a baseball cap.
For a visual reference and shading tips, refer to the accompanying image.
How to Draw Anime Cat Ear Hat Step by Step
The cat ear hat is a popular accessory in the world of anime and manga. Follow these steps to draw it:
- Outline the head and hair as usual.
- Sketch the top portion of the hat, with the cat ears sticking out to the sides using a few curved lines.
- Typically, these hats have a thick rim at the bottom. Draw this rim as a circular band that wraps around the head and hair.
- Erase any parts of the head and hair that should be hidden by the hat.
- Complete the drawing by adding the rest of the hair sticking out from under the hat.
Refer to the image for a detailed visual representation.
How to Draw Anime Sun Hat Step by Step
The sun hat is a common accessory for female anime characters, especially during the summer months. Here’s how to draw it:
- Begin by outlining the head and hair.
- Draw the top portion of the hat slightly away from the hair on the sides, with more distance between it and the hair at the top.
- Shape the brim of the hat, giving it a twist and adding a curved line on top for extra detail.
- Complete the drawing by adding the hair.
For shading and a better understanding of the hat’s shape, refer to the accompanying image.
How to Draw Anime Santa Hat Step by Step
The Santa hat is a festive accessory often worn by both male and female anime characters during winter holidays. Let’s learn how to draw it:
- Sketch the outline of the head and hair.
- Draw the bottom part of the hat on a slight angle, tilting to the side with the pom-pom.
- Add the top part of the hat by drawing a curved line that goes all the way around the head to the pom-pom. Then, draw another line curving up but stopping before it touches the top of the hat. Finally, draw a curved line from around the ear area to the pom-pom.
- Erase the parts of the head and hair covered by the hat.
- Add fluff to the pom-pom circle and erase any extra lines.
- Finish the drawing by adding the hair.
Refer to the image for shading and further details.
How to Draw Anime Winter Hat Step by Step
Similar to the previous hat style, the winter hat with a pom-pom is a commonly worn accessory by female anime characters during winter. Follow these steps to draw it:
- Begin by drawing the head and outlining the hair.
- Draw the top part of the hat, curving it farther away from the head on top and closer to it on the sides.
- Shape the bottom part of the hat, wrapping it around the hair and head.
- Add the pom-pom as a circular shape partially hidden behind the hat.
- Erase the parts of the head and hair covered by the hat.
- Draw small, pointy clumps of fluff around the pom-pom to add texture.
- For added visual interest, draw lines along the bottom of the hat to show that it wraps around the head.
- Complete the drawing by adding the details of the hair.
For shading tips and a better understanding of the hat’s construction, refer to the accompanying image.
How to Draw Anime Fedora Hat Step by Step
The fedora hat is a stylish accessory commonly worn by male characters, particularly gangsters. Here’s how to draw it:
- Start by drawing the basic outline of the head and hair.
- Sketch the top portion of the hat, making it wider towards the bottom and narrower as it goes up. Add a medium-sized brim around it.
- Erase the parts of the head and hair covered by the hat.
- Finish the drawing by adding a stripe between the brim and the top part of the hat as a design element commonly found on fedoras. Also, add the details of the hair.
For shading techniques and a better understanding of the hat’s shape, refer to the accompanying image.
How to Draw Anime Wizard Hat Step by Step
If you’re a fan of fantasy anime, you’ll love drawing the wizard hat. Follow these steps to bring the magical accessory to life:
- Begin by sketching the outline of the head and hair.
- Draw the hat, resembling an upside-down ice cream cone with the top part hanging to one side.
- To give the hat a tilted appearance, draw lines from the bottom tips of the hat towards the ears. These lines represent the inner/background part of the hat.
- Erase any parts of the head and hair that are covered by the hat.
- Complete the drawing by adding a band around the area where the wizard hat transitions from the brim to the top. Also, draw the details of the hair.
For shading tips and a better understanding of the hat’s shape, refer to the accompanying image.
How to Draw Anime Hoodie Step by Step
Hoodies are a popular headwear choice in anime and manga. They can be worn by various characters for many reasons. Let’s learn how to draw a hoodie:
- Start by outlining the head, hair, and the top part of the shoulders. Remember, the presence of a hood does not compress the hair significantly, so draw the hair volume as you would without any headwear.
- Draw the hood in two parts: the outline of the fabric and the hole for the face. The outer shape of the hood should follow the hair’s shape, slightly away from it, and widen as it goes down towards the neck, curving slightly inwards. The inner shape should start from the forehead and end around the upper chest area, forming a pointy downward tip.
- Erase the parts of the head and hair that are covered by the hood.
- Add another line around the inner part of the hood, following its shape closely and moving away as it reaches the shoulders. This line enhances the hood’s definition.
- Complete the drawing by adding additional details, such as shading and the hair.
Refer to the image for a better understanding of how to structure the hoodie.
How to Draw Anime Beret Step by Step
The beret is a trendy fashion item worn by anime characters for both style and uniform purposes. Here’s how to draw a beret:
- Begin by drawing the outline of the head and hair.
- Sketch the top portion of the beret, curving it around the top of the head but keeping a good distance from it. Berets tend to be “puffy.”
- Add a narrow strip at the bottom of the hat, wrapping halfway around the head. Show that this strip is folded from the top part of the beret by drawing a single angled curved line.
- Erase any parts of the head and hair covered by the hat.
- Finish the drawing by adding the details of the hair.
For shading techniques and a better understanding of the hat’s shape, refer to the accompanying image.
How to Draw Anime Cowboy Hat Step by Step
The cowboy hat is often worn by anime characters as part of their costumes or as a regular accessory. Let’s draw a cowboy hat:
- Sketch the outline of the head and hair.
- Draw the bottom of the top part of the hat with a large curve, creating the illusion that the hat is slightly pushed down on the forehead. The top part of the head should be wider at the bottom, narrowing as it goes up, with a slight indent at the middle where the hat curves downwards.
- Shape the brim of the cowboy hat, resembling a sausage with ends that curve upwards.
- Erase the parts of the head and hair that are covered by the hat.
- Add a wave-like shape below the top of the hat to emphasize the downward fold. You can also draw a line tracing the outline of the brim, representing the stitches commonly found on these hats.
- Complete the drawing by adding the details of the hair.
Refer to the image for shading techniques and a better understanding of the hat’s shape.
How to Draw Anime Explorer Hat Step by Step
The explorer hat is typically worn by anime characters on thrilling jungle adventures. Here’s how to draw it:
- Begin by drawing the outline of the head and hair.
- Sketch the top part of the hat, resembling a half-circle, with the sides slightly further away from the head than the top. Extend it a bit more to the sides.
- Shape the brim of the hat, following the bottom curve of the top part, with a slight distance in between.
- Add splits in the different panels of the hat by drawing curved lines from each side towards the top, meeting at the button-like shape.
- Erase any parts of the head and hair that are covered by the hat.
- Finish the drawing by adding the details of the hair.
Refer to the image for shading techniques and a better understanding of the hat’s shape.
How to Draw Anime Newsboy Cap Step by Step
Newsboy caps are a fashionable variation of the actual newsboy hats worn by female anime characters. Here’s how to draw one:
- Begin by outlining the head and hair.
- Sketch the top section of the hat, curving it around the head with sides slightly further away from it than the top. Draw the bill and a narrow strip that separates it from the top part.
- Erase any parts of the head and hair covered by the hat.
- Add details to the hat by drawing curved lines representing the splits in the different panels. Make the front panel wider, gradually becoming narrower towards the sides.
- Complete the drawing by adding the details of the hair.
Refer to the image for shading techniques and a better understanding of the hat’s shape.
Conclusion
This tutorial covers some of the most common anime hats and headwear styles. However, keep in mind that there are countless other options to explore. The principles outlined in this tutorial can be applied to any hat type you want to draw. Begin with a quick outline of the head, estimate the hair’s appearance under the hat, and then proceed to draw the main shape of the hat, followed by smaller details. For more helpful tips and to avoid common mistakes when drawing anime and manga, check out our beginner guide to drawing anime and manga and our article on common mistakes when drawing anime and manga.
Happy drawing!
Image source: [link to image]
