Guide to Drawing Knights and Armor | Dark Fantasy

[@Whalecoffee]

In this video, I will teach you the basics of armor🛡, how to draw a knight and some tips on how to draw dark fantasy knights⚔ Join me on my adventure, and let's get better together!🐋🐳🐋🐳 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:50 Basics of Armor 1:54 Simple Shapes 3:28 Armor in Detail 8:49 Final Touches 10:00 Tips on Dark Fantasy Art 11:58 Outro

[@slenderdragon3442]

One of the drawings you showed in the beginning with spikes coming out of the helmet and shoulders reminds me of the Worker of Secrets from the original Infinity Blade 3 game. If you ever draw sick art draw stuff from that game, ngl, I would 100% pay for it. The game is no longer available but I loved it a lot so seeing anyone make some drawings of some of it’s content would be hype.

[@Whalecoffee]

@@slenderdragon3442 Interesting! Just checked the Worker of Secrets and they look PRETTY COOL. I might draw one of these in the future😆 Thank you for telling me and thanks for commenting!🤩

[@slenderdragon3442]

⁠@@Whalecoffee sorry for horrific spelling and organization of my previous message, and your response is making me subscribe.(but that is not the only reason, I did enjoy your video). If I can see infinity blade artwork, then I once again declare I will pay to have it(would love to see Zuorsara especially).

[@Sporky-xD]

This tutorial moved too fast and I felt skipped over important details like body structure. pls slow down a bit on that timeslaspe.

[@blackroseillustrations6484]

I find using historically accurate armour and weapons really gives a unique dark fantasy feel. I particularly like renaissance gothic and Italian armour.

[@Whalecoffee]

It does have a dark fantasy feel to it. Can't believe this was real armor that existed hundreds of years ago.😲 This would be great for reference. Thanks for sharing and commenting🤩

[@blackroseillustrations6484]

@@Whalecoffee That's because dark fantasy borrows a lot from realistic armour. They just mix and match historically accurate pieces from across many centuries and mixing it with more simplistic fantasy designs instead of picking a specific era or region like what I do. Check out Arms and Armour of the Late Middle Ages. I like to use it as my reference.

[@Specter_1125]

@@blackroseillustrations6484the early modern period also has some incredible armor. A lot of what people think of as medieval plate armor is actually from the 16th and even 17th century.

[@blackroseillustrations6484]

@@Specter_1125 That's true. I quite like Maximilian armour. It's mostly depicted pretty accurately in Berserk.

[@-_-Hayden]

3 days after picking darksouls 3 up again, i get recommended this video Thanks yt, didn't know I needed it but I'm glad I watched it😂

[@Fariha_m]

KZbin does not fail to recommend videos that just solve my problems. I adore drawing knights, but it is indeed rather difficult, and this video is just a great help, thanks so much for uploading this, fellow knight 🫡 you draw beautifully.

[@Whalecoffee]

I'm so happy I could help you solve your problem Thanks so much for commenting! Beautiful comment🥹 Let's get better together fellow knight🫡🫡

[@D00Minos]

Indeed, I'm writing a dark fantasy story that I'd like to turn into a comic book, but I am not exactly an expert at this so I'm happy KZbin recommended this video to me.

[@inural]

That "take it easy" earned you a subscriber. I love uplifting youtubers, such a rarity these days

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you🥹🥹😭😭

[@fazzolettoo_o3273]

Please make other tutorial like this on how to draw knights or dark fantasy character, super useful!

[@Whalecoffee]

Sure will! I'm glad this helped🥹 Super thanks for commenting!

[@gamjer]

Didn't know I would need this tutorial one day

[@Emrahan-q]

the foot armour (or sabatons) wouldnt be just two pieces as that would restrict movement in the feet, rather they would consist of many more pieces that allow flexibility in the feet

[@Whalecoffee]

You are totally right. Like the shoulder armor, the foot armor is made of several pieces!

[@ehquestionmark9583]

I have seen that once before

[@kool4209]

this isnt a trend its a genre and it will never die. Fromsoft will make sure of that.

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you Fromsoft🙏🙏

[@homieboi5352]

Just a small thing I notice, I’m not a history or armor expert by any means, but I think most armor is attached through “rivets” instead of bolts. Bolts would be screwed together while rivets are hammered flat

[@Whalecoffee]

You're right. Thanks for telling me! Another fun fact on knights and armor learned✅ Thanks for commenting😊

[@reggie4694]

One method I use for chainmail to make it more visually appealing is using ‘c’ over and over again, then layering it over another layer of backward ‘c’s and so on. It gives the idea of links overlapping without all of the detail. It can also be paired with shading to look even better. cccccccccccccccccccccc

[@Whalecoffee]

Great tip! 'c's for 'c'hainmail. Nice😆 ccccccccccccccccc ccccccccccccccccc

[@Theatuss]

This is the perfect video for me!! I've veen trying to draw armor for years, but i keep forgetting and having to go back to basics all the time :P

[@TpDgreat]

i dont usually draw armors, but you probably know this,, shading is very important when it comes to armor/armor shapes,, btw is your prof pic your art?

[@Whalecoffee]

I'm so happy I could help! Looks like we'll be seeing a lot. Come back to this video often :p

[@Theatuss]

@@TpDgreat yeah, currently working on becoming better at shading glass, metal and other very reflective surfaces. Alot of fun! And yes, the among us guy in a hat and blonde wig is indeed my art. :9

[@femmemachete]

Thanks for sharing. I tend to draw knights a lot.. Instantly recognised the various Dark Souls knight sets in the thumbnail, lovely taste!

[@Whalecoffee]

Knights are so fun to draw🛡️✍️ Thank you for commenting🤩🤩

[@Nosoo_]

amazing video! will definitely try these tips soon, i love knights and i never really got to draw them. thank you for the tutorial :)

[@Whalecoffee]

Niceee! Have fun drawing knights bro. Thanks for commenting🥹

[@gergelymagyarosi9285]

One piece that many artists get wrong is the breastplate and lower body connection. Real breastplate comes down only to the waist (so one can bend forward and turn on horseback). The lower torso, including the hips, is protected by a kind of plate-skirt (faulds). Many fantasy armors even lack that piece. For extra points you can draw another plate piece (the plackart), that goes below the breastplate and connects to the skirt. And the skirt sometimes has tassets attached for added thigh protection.

[@Whalecoffee]

Noticed that I got this part wrong after I created this video😭😭 Thank you for telling me! I got this part right(I think) with my latest dark fantasy tutorial video on archers in leather armor! Once again, thanks for commenting🫡

[@The.Usurper]

Would love to see a follow up video showing how to draw those cool ass, pipe smoking wizards. Love the easy to follow, informative style of your vids. Keep it up!

[@Whalecoffee]

Got it🫡 Glad it was easy to follow. Hope you got something out of it!

[@maximkudasov8902]

Thank you for your content! This video helps me to step into my knightly journey! You chose one of the best example for demonstrating how to draw. Again, thank you very much!

[@generalr2d2thethird5]

Can't stress enough how good it felt seeing this video, tutorial on dark fantasy drawing was exactly what i wanted for days

[@Whalecoffee]

Can't stress enough how happy I felt after reading this comment! Thank you for commenting AND subscribing! This comment made my day, thank youu🥹🥹

[@jarekgajewski7054]

BARDZO TO JEST FAJNE I INNE TAKIE OD POZOSTAŁYCH

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you🤩🤩🤩

[@SteveBillyy]

Hey man loved the video, the way you explain the mechanics of the armour makes it a lot easier to visualise and put in on the paper, helps with drawing free hand as well. Thank you ^^

[@John-ej9xz]

Yeah I’m saving this video for when I get off work.

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank youuu🥹🥹🥹 Hope you liked it! Thanks for commenting🤩

[@Ture_Hordekiller]

6:09 I usually draw long gauntlets that cover both the hand and the lower arm

[@Whalecoffee]

That could be a variation too! Thanks for sharing☺️

[@Pakde_gajah]

Dude i can't believe i haven't found you yet, also that Heide Knight and Aurous set is amazing

[@Whalecoffee]

Welcome to the channel🤩🤩 Can't believe you noticed, thank you🥹

[@Rorymerkury]

0:58 ONE PIECE IS REAL !

[@Whalecoffee]

ONE PIECE is REAL ! Thank you for commenting😆

[@Horrowes]

CAN WE GET MUCH HIGHER

[@AbyssalArts_]

Literally what I thought when I heard that I think I have stage 4 brain rot 💀

[@Chartus-ij1rp]

​@@Horrowes so high

[@Krevet_The2]

THATS WHAT I SAID, ITS REAL!!!

[@taylorgoldman130]

Wow, you taught this really well. It’s easy to follow and I’ll definitely use this video as a reference while I teach my friend how to draw

[@Whalecoffee]

Niceee Thank you for the compliment🥹 Hope you got something out of it!

[@rogerclemens9202]

Incredible video! Very helpful. Thank you for sharing this!

[@TimDuda]

I'm writing on a dark Phantasie Story. Thx for pictures ❤

[@Whalecoffee]

Niceee Glad I could help! Good luck on the story☺️☺️

[@lordofgraphite]

Excellent concise tutorial, very well explained

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you for commenting🥹 Your compliment made my day!🤩 Better tutorials coming soon

[@ajaydola838]

Does anybody know where I can get a real knight helmet,please give an address if possible,thank you.

[@dhaynemartiz]

My dear friend order off of Amazon

[@aperson9973]

​@@dhaynemartiz Does Amazon have functional helmets or just decorative?

[@dhaynemartiz]

@@aperson9973 depends what you search for

[@ajaydola838]

@@dhaynemartiz I'm concerned about the quality and its always best to buy any product inhand.

[@dhaynemartiz]

@ajaydola838 where you gonna buy a real helmet? Probably cheaper online is all I'm saying

[@justawesome3757]

Thanks man was thinking of drawing knight and KZbin blessed me with your video in recommendation 😂 Good vid bro 🍺

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you so much for commenting🤩 More blessings brother🍻

[@mazendelossantos7558]

Letssss gooooo im gonna make a manga inspired by Berserk

[@Whalecoffee]

Awesome!!! Good luck on it🫡 Let's gooooo

[@andreaso8886]

Where and how do you do your research for inspiration and realism? The designs look very realistic.

[@jakezepeda1267]

Fuck a trend. Knights are timeless!

[@Whalecoffee]

You said it! The never-ending trend😌

[@hagishin00]

wait, there was an armor drawing trned? I always draw (or try) to draw knights and didn't even knew this. Also I struggle with armor and finding historically accurate armor references, so this is a guide I needed.

[@Whalecoffee]

So glad I could help! W Knights and armor Thank you for commenting Let's get better together☺️

[@spacecowboy5486]

Watching this with literally 0 drawing skills lol, great video

[@Tetronus]

I believe in you bro even if No one else in your life does. Go ahead and improve, you got this king 🥇🏆

[@Whalecoffee]

Making this video with literally 0 drawing skills Hope you got something out of this one. Thank you for commenting😆

[@Tetronus]

@@Whalecoffee Bro if you have 0 drawing skill. I'm in the negatives

[@blueeagleaw]

2:22 I think you would be able to draw a really good dr doom

[@Whalecoffee]

He does keep popping out on my Pinterest feed🤔😂

[@TpDgreat]

1st of all this is dark souls inspired arts lol XD, no i mean yes this are good tips,, sometimes i find myself encountering this problem were i just want to show every details of the armor which leads to sacrificing the atmosphere and vibe in exchange of details. base on my limited experience in drawing i discovered that when it comes to armors shading is the key and the most important part. it helps alot on shapes and the different angles

[@Whalecoffee]

I figured out my preference of knights was dark souls through your comment xD You are so right when it comes to the details. I gotta practice the ability to look at the tree and the forest at the same time. Multitasking is hard. Shading is pretty much everything for armor, especially for creating that shiny metalic texture. I'm not the best at shading, so I think there was a lack of emphasis on that part. Planning on practicing shading, and maybe make a video on it soon! Thanks for commenting :))

[@Jesus78981]

Hey man, love your art and these tutorials have been very helpful. Could you give some tutorials on how to get an accurate initial sketch with good proportions?

[@Whalecoffee]

🤩🤩🤩 A video on accurate sketching with good proportions? On it🫡

[@niklika]

Such a good tutorial. You deserve fame.

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank youuu🥹 Just happy I could help!

[@VeniVidiVici911]

Black knight from marvel strike force would be awesome to draw

[@Whalecoffee]

Just searched him up. He looks cool! Maybe in a future vid?🤔🤔

[@enderfire3379]

may i recommend knyght errant, he is a channel all about discussing armor, and i have learned a lot that can help

[@Whalecoffee]

Checked out his channel and learned a lot too.😲 Thank you Knyght Errant. Thanks for sharing and thanks for commenting😆

[@insane7718]

Thank you mr magic man

[@Whalecoffee]

😊😊 Thanks for commenting🪄

[@Just_a-npc-s9d]

These knights are awesome man

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you so muchh😆 you are awesome too man! Thanks for commenting.

[@DhoelEll]

awesome video! i want to see more about armor, maybe lather armor? thankss!

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you for commenting! Added to the list🫡

[@Maitreyalovesyou]

This rocks bro you are really humble, hope one day you'll read my story, I can't share it yet with the world ❤

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you so much for commenting bro. Can't wait to hear your story. Keep it up Qarsony🫡🫡🫡 Let's gooo

[@olivervandbk581]

1:55 he was straight up smoking that shit😭😭

[@Whalecoffee]

It's the thinking faceee🤔🤔😭😭

[@Magicpencil618]

It looks really great 👍👏

[@Whalecoffee]

Thanks🤩👍🤩👍

[@Sloiklo]

Thank u bro, u are the best❤

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank YOU for commenting AND subscribing🤩

[@AchrafBouzzine]

Berserk armor 🔥🔥

[@Whalecoffee]

Love the dragon armor🔥🐉

[@bruhmomentlol715]

been looking for a good tutorial for drawing armor for my original character. is there more tips on how to make bigger/heavier looking armor? is it just making it bigger in general or are there other tips. thanks!

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you for the compliment😊 Good question. Of course it would depend on HOW bigger and heavier the armor is, but I'd say just making it bigger in general would work. Take a close look at the reference you're trying to draw, and you will notice some armor pieces will be especially big while the adjacent armor pieces will be relatively small. For example, big shoulder armor, small upper arm and torso armor, big lower arm and pelvis armor, small upper leg armor, big lower leg armor etc. If you want an even heavier look, draw all the armor pieces bigger in general ON TOP of an obese or strong figure. That way the bigger armor pieces will be easier to place on top of the figure, making more sense giving a more realistic look. Good luck creating your OC!🫡

[@bruhmomentlol715]

@@Whalecoffee thanks a lot!

[@YTDariuS-my6dg]

This would be an extremely useful video if I actually knew how to draw

[@Whalecoffee]

😅😅🤣🤣

[@Abbylovesrunning]

THANK YOU SM I LOVE YOU 😭😭😭

[@Whalecoffee]

🤩🤩 Hope you got something out of it.

[@giorgi_09yt68]

gonna draw best waifu solarie

[@Whalecoffee]

Niceee😃

[@Tbone_Crusader]

Phenomenal infos..!

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you..! I'm glad you got something out of it!

[@danielp5010]

Show us how to draw Medieval Spawn. Please. That's what I want to see.😮

[@Whalecoffee]

Added to the list! Happy to teach🤩

[@MarcLaisneARTVenture]

Very interesting thanks man

[@Whalecoffee]

Thanks for commenting man🤩

[@ArtoriasSouls18]

ITS DARK SOULS TIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABY

[@Whalecoffee]

LET'S GOOOOO (Somebody get me this game I drew them but never played them before😭😭)

[@killzann7757]

wooooow sooo goooood

[@Whalecoffee]

wooooooow thank youuuuuuu

[@GlowingJake86]

Your amazing at these

[@Whalecoffee]

Thanks for the compliment Jake😊🥹 Hope this video helped.

[@GameThrasherYT]

I am trying to make a series animation with a dark fantasy style could you do a tutorial for royalty or hooded please

[@Whalecoffee]

An animation? Awesome. You got it. More dark fantasy tutorials coming soon🫡

[@GameThrasherYT]

@@Whalecoffee ur a legend man

[@Hydra_tayiou]

We beating Elden Rnig wit this one

[@Whalecoffee]

Let's gooo🏁🏎️💨

[@Stinkybartender]

I need this thank you! I have a knight transformer character and she was hard to turn ya know?

[@Whalecoffee]

Nice😃 Glad I could help. Good luck on your OC! Thanks for commenting Stinkybartender!

[@Atomic-toons00]

I love jada stevens

[@bread846]

You thought we wouldn’t notice the Aurous set from ds2.

[@Whalecoffee]

Thank you. Took hours to draw😱

[@TheNordCourier]

I think my issue is that I watch a video like this and expect to be able to do it immediately after watching.

[@Whalecoffee]

You can!!! Let's get better together🤩

[@MichaelClark2-c4m]

Would these work for a non dark fantasy knight, I am thinking of creating a crusader artwork and was wondering if the basic tips here would work here.

[@Whalecoffee]

Everything but tip no.1 would work just fine for any knight! Thanks for commenting and good luck on the crusader knight👍👍

[@MichaelClark2-c4m]

@ thank you

[@caseyfrechette]

This is super fun, thanks for sharing!

[@Whalecoffee]

Soo happy you had fun🤩 Happy to share. Thank you for commenting😊😊😊

[@hydrasuxs399]

love the video, very helpful :D

[@Whalecoffee]

So glad I could help! Let's get better together☺️ Thanks for commenting!

[@HoopsHaven123]

dude i fkn love u, keep up twin

[@Whalecoffee]

Let's goo

[@YandyMartin-ot8ig]

New follower

[@Whalecoffee]

🤩🤩☺️☺️

[@riceflo7172]

Keep it up

[@Whalecoffee]

Thanks riceflo🫡

[@danielp5010]

Do you have any drawings showing Knights in battle?

[@Whalecoffee]

Unfortunately no. Once again, added to the list!😂 Time to get to work!

[@fall5923]

Imagination first,anatomy second.

[@Whalecoffee]

Nice plan😊😊

[@_Mugen_]

Loved the heide knight \[T]/

[@Whalecoffee]

How'd you notice!!! Thanks

[@ULTRARTHAX]

Can you teach me how to draw traditional hinduism armour?

[@Whalecoffee]

Just checked it out and it looks so cool😲 Maybe in a future video?!

[@_sandits]

tysm

[@wayneman5275]

I rly would like to try but i suck at drawing whats very sad to me.

[@Whalecoffee]

Everyone's got their pace. It's all about the learning process bro😊 Learning and improving is the fun part too. Let's get better together, you got this Wayneman😌

[@edalb2365]

MOAR!!!!

[@5iper]

How to get the right proportions of the body please help

[@Whalecoffee]

On it! Thanks for commenting :)

[@5iper]

@@Whalecoffee thank u bro

[@sofoklistsakiropoulos6827]

9:59 "I have no enemies"

[@Whalecoffee]

Dark Fantasy Vibes😌😌

[@karenritter2574]

Magnificent

[@Whalecoffee]

🤩🥹🤩🥹

[@mrhalfsaid1389]

These guys look like they're ready for jolly cooperation

[@Whalecoffee]

2 heads are better than one

[@ryandolan1148]

Sharpen your pencil!

[@Whalecoffee]

You're right.😂 Sharpened my pencil right before filming the outro. A little late😂😂

[@camrenfeldman3028]

Shush, he's drawing. (BETTER THAN U)😂

[@leonlindkvist]

ashen one hearest thou my voice still?

[@Whalecoffee]

always

[@boberts_barwal]

DARK SOULS 2 IS THE BEST DARK SOULS GAME

[@Whalecoffee]

GUESS I NEED TO GET IT INSTALLED?!

[@ronaldeugeniodasilva153]

🤟

[@Whalecoffee]

🤟

[@claimingagate]

John darksouls

[@Whalecoffee]

"Every Soul has its Dark."

[@JeffreydeKogel]

Gives me conniptions.

[@Whalecoffee]

😱😱

[@Specter_1125]

There are significantly more helmet and armor variation than shown in this video. Also, the breastplate you have here makes an incredibly common mistake. You have the bottom of it too low, and you don’t have a fauld. The breastplate should end above the belly button at the natural waist, not at the pants line. The faulds, consisting of overlapping plates, then extend down from there to cover the stomach. You wouldn’t be able to move properly with a breastplate that ends too low. Many breast and back plates are also made of two or more pieces.

[@Whalecoffee]

Thanks for the information Spector! Trying to keep the tutorial simple and easy to follow, I guess I missed some details. My bad😅 For the helmet and armor designs, there were just too many to put into this video. I'll maybe make a seperate video on it?! Thanks for commenting☺️

[@bababoey6894]

0:58

[@esmailiyou]

These fast drawing demotivate a lot

[@Whalecoffee]

I'll consider slowing down a little for my next videos🫡

[@jasondm7080]

Me watching this to draw elden ring characters

[@thebighouse107]

one piece 0:59

[@Whalecoffee]

😆🏴‍☠️🌊

[@AnthonyAnderson-i5k]

Martinez Larry Smith Michelle White Melissa

[@joeheljulva5948]

Alternate title: How to draw cool looking incel knights🗿⚔️

[@mag6474]

This look like is just soul art.

[@davidvenegas-f8q]

im a month late 😭

[@Whalecoffee]

My reply is(almost) a month late😭😭

[@iijjdun1]

I can't draw it, i'm stupid

[@Whalecoffee]

🙅‍♂️🙅‍♂️🙅‍♂️

[@jannikf2504]

Many of these trending images are made by ai. Isn't it bad to study from ai generated images? Details will be false and there's no logic or reason behind the lines

[@Whalecoffee]

You're right. Studies are best done from REAL LIFE people in armor. But I'd say it would be ok... using these trending images JUST for reference on armor designs and the overall aesthetics. Once again though, STUDIES through ai generated images are NOT the best way. Thanks for telling me and thanks for commenting!

[@bobbinMcgrove]

Cool but my cat that i can draw is better

[@Whalecoffee]

Nicee😺🐈‍⬛