How to Draw One Direction

Here is a drawing tutorial for one of the most famous and charming boy bands. Enjoy learning!

Method 1
Method 1 of 5:
Cartoon One Direction

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    Begin by drawing five (or four because Zayn) lollipop outlines. These lollipop outlines are for the heads of each member of One Direction.
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    Add the skeleton sketch for their bodies.
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    Start drawing the actual lines for Niall’s face and jawline.
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    Add the actual lines for Niall’s hairstyle.
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    Continue by drawing the actual lines for Zayn’s face and jawline. (Zayn isn't part of One Direction anymore so if you want skip this step)
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    Add Zayn’s hair.
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    Draw Harry’s face and jawline.
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    Add Harry’s hair.
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    Draw Liam’s face and jawline.
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    Add Liam’s hairstyle.
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    Draw Louis’ face and jawline.
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    Add Louis’ hair.
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    Add Niall’s body.
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    Draw the actual lines for Zayn’s body.
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    Add the actual lines for Harry’s body pose.
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    Add the actual lines of Liam’s body.
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    Add the actual lines for Louis’ body.
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    Erase the outline sketches.
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    Fill in the basic colors.
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    Add the highlights and shadow.
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    Finish the draft by adding the cast shadows.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 5:
Realistic Harry Styles

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    Start with the outline sketch for Harry Styles’ head.
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    Add the outline of the face.
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    Draw the actual lines for the face.
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    Continue with the actual lines for the ear and jawline.
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    Add the wavy hair of Harry Styles which is also his trademark. Harry Styles’ hairstyle is his trademark. He has a huge curly brown hair is always combed in one direction. Always remember that whenever you draw a realistic draft, make sure that you emphasize the subject’s most dominant or most famous feature.
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    Draw the actual lines of the body and clothes.
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    Erase the outline sketches.
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    Color the draft.
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Method 3
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Realistic Liam Payne

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    Start outline sketch for Liam Payne’s head.
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    Draw the actual lines for the face and jawline.
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    Continue by drawing the actual lines for the hair, neck and clothes.
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    Erase the outline sketches.
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    Fill in the basic colors.
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    Add the highlights and shadows.
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Method 4
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Realistic Louis Tomlinson

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    Start the outline sketches for Louis Tomlinson’s face and head.
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    Add the actual lines for the face and jawline.
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    Add the hair and body actual lines.
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    Erase the outline sketches.
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    Fill in the basic colors.
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    Add the highlights and shadows.
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Method 5
Method 5 of 5:
Realistic Niall Horan

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    Start with the outline sketches for Niall Horan’s head.
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    Add the outline sketches for the face.
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    Draw the actual lines for the face and jawlines.
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    Add the actual lines for the hair and body.
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    Fill in the basic colors.
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    Add the shadows and highlights.
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    Gather all the drawn faces of the One Direction members that you have drawn.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How could I make a room that is One Direction-themed?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Look for One Direction posters, and maybe even a bedspread. You can also make a collage on your wall of your favorite 1D pictures, maybe in the shape of a heart. If you like drawing One Direction, you could put up your drawings as well. Look for more inspiration on sites like Tumblr or Pinterest, you'll find a lot of pictures.
  • Question
    How can I draw a realistic picture of Zayn Malik?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Find a picture of him and practice until you like the way he looks. Once you're happy with the result, find other pictures and do the same. Once you're comfortable with his features, you'll be able to draw him on your own.
  • Question
    What if my parents won't allow me to print One Direction pictures and stick them on my wall because ink is too expensive?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You should draw pictures of them instead, that's what this article is all about! If you don't want to do that, maybe you could offer to reimburse your parents for the ink?

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