How to draw a Yooyu : Printable Version

Begin with a large rounded shape, which will contain the Yooyu's facial features and torso.

Next, once you've cleared away the parts of the circular shape you don't need, draw two sets of fin-like shapes, which will serve as the Yooyu's arms and legs.

At this point, erase any additional lines you might not need and then draw in the Yooyu's ears and tail.

It's time to start filling in the Yooyu's facial features. Draw and fill in a pair of almond-shaped eyes, as well as the Yooyu's smile. Since the Yooyu is turned with its left side toward you, the Yooyu's left eye (on your right side) should be much larger than the right eye (which is on your left). Next, draw a wedge shape on the Yooyu's right arm (on your left), so that we see how the arm is curled in by showing its outer surface. Lastly, draw a line down the middle of the Yooyu's tail, which will serve as the border between the Yooyu's interior and exterior skin layers.

It's time to define the areas that are part of the Yooyu's interior skin layer. Mark off these sections on the Yooyu's ears, arms, legs, and tail.

At this point, draw in a pattern of lines on the Yooyu's segmented interior skin layer. Additionally, include a small curved line for the Yooyu's chin and some curly markings that represent the loose, wrinkly skin on the Yooyu's elbows.

Now, look your drawing over and make sure that to erase any additional lines that you don't need. Your Yooyu drawing should look like this. You're almost finished!

Add some colour to your Yooyu drawing using anything you like, from markers or crayons to a computer program. Also, be sure to include plenty of shading and highlights, so that your Yooyu drawing looks as lively as possible.