How to Draw Iron Man

Iron Man is the most popular superhero. Some might be interested in drawing it out, but this can be a challenge. Whether you're not a great artist or you don't have a reference, this wikiHow article will teach you different ways to draw Iron Man.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Iron Man Face and Upper Body

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    Draw a stick figure from the head to the torso.
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    Add volume to your stick figure. Iron man’s shoulders are rounded.
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    Add simple details to his suit like the inverted triangle on his chest and other notable features.
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    Erase lines from your outline and add more specific details to the suit. Most of the details are drawn using straight lines, some are slanted.
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    Add the smaller details on iron man’s suit.
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    Color your drawing.
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Method 2
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Iron Man

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    Draw a rectangle and an oval.
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    Add two big rectangles for his legs and four ovals and two rectangles for arms.
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    Draw nine new rectangles.
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    On top of his head add an oval. Draw some connecting lines.
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    Draw more connecting lines, as shown.
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    Add the rest of needed details.
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    Erase guidelines.
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    Start coloring.
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    Finished.
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Method 3
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Alternative Iron Man

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    First, draw one oval and one vertical line.
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    Draw one rectangle and two ovals.
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    Add three rectangles and one oval.
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    Add a bunch of geometrical shapes to mark his strong arms.
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    Start connecting these shapes.
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    Now, you need to draw many details.
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    Erase some lines which are not needed anymore.
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    Color the drawing.
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Method 4
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Flying Iron Man

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    Draw a stick figure with your desired pose.
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    Add volume to your stick figure. Take note of the joints.
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    Add simple details to iron man’s suit.
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    Erase unnecessary lines from your outline and add more specific details to iron man’s suit to make him look more machine-like.
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    Refine details to your line art.
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    Color your drawing.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I make an Iron Man suit in real life?
    Tobylee
    Tobylee
    Community Answer
    You would have to either get tons of metal or use cardboard boxes taped/glued together and painted. This would be very hard to do. I would stick with a store bought one or create an easier costume.
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Updated: March 23, 2023
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Categories: Drawing Animated Characters
Article SummaryX

To draw Iron Man, start by lightly sketching a rectangle for the body and an oval for the head. Add two big diamond shapes for his legs and sketch in four ovals and two rectangles for arms. Finish his arms and legs with sketched rectangles and draw connecting lines to bring your sketched shapes together. Then, draw any additional details you want, erase the sketched guidelines, and add color to bring your Iron Man drawing to life! For tips on drawing Iron Man while he's flying, read on!

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