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Today, drawing123.com will guide you how to easily draw sandals with simple steps.
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Step 1: Draw the first basic sole shape
Start with the foundation by drawing a single, large, oblong peanut-like shape, slanted slightly. This outline will form the sole of the left flip flop.
Step 2: Add the second sole shape
Next, draw an identical and parallel oblong shape directly next to the first one, but slightly higher. This will create the base for the right flip flop, forming a matching pair.
Step 3: Define attachment points on the left sole
Now, mark the locations where the strap will connect. Inside the left sole shape, add three small open circle-like markings: two at the bottom and one near the middle-inner edge.
Step 4: Draw the strap for the left flip flop
Connecting the dots, create the strap for the left sole. Draw a double, inverted V-shape that arches up from the two bottom circle markers and curves back down to attach at the top of the sole, with a small loop or prong element at the apex.
Step 5: Detail the left strap toe loop
Refine the left strap by drawing a small, inverted U-shaped loop that fits over the upper prong, creating the final toe loop structure where the strap anchors to the sole.
Step 6: Define attachment points on the right sole
Shift focus to the other flip flop. Following the same pattern, add three small open circle markings inside the right sole shape: two at the bottom and one near the middle-outer edge.
Step 7: Draw the strap for the right flip flop
Mirroring the left strap’s form, draw a second double inverted V-shape that curves up from the bottom markers and back down, creating the strap for the right flip flop.
Step 8: Detail the right strap toe loop
Add the final missing detail by drawing a small, inverted U-shaped loop over the upper central point of the right strap, completing the pair of toe loops. The full line art of the two flip flops is now complete.
Step 9: Apply final color
For the final step, fill in the drawings with color. The interior of both sole shapes is completely filled in with green, while the straps are filled in entirely with yellow.
Step 1: Outline the platform sole
Begin by drawing the side profile of a thick platform sole. Use a long, slightly curved rectangular shape that is higher at the heel (left side) and tapers slightly toward a rounded toe (right side).
Step 2: Add the first front strap
Draw a slanted rectangular band starting from the middle of the sole and angled toward the heel. This forms the main support strap of the sandal.
Step 3: Draw the second strap
Next to the first strap, draw a second, smaller rectangular band closer to the toe area. It should follow the same slant as the first one.
Step 4: Add the third toe strap
Draw one more small band near the very front of the sandal. This completes the three-strap design across the top of the foot.
Step 5: Sketch the back heel support
Draw two parallel lines extending upward from the heel area, behind the first strap. These lines should angle back toward the left to form the base of the ankle support.
Step 6: Draw the buckle base
At the top of the heel support lines, draw a rounded horizontal capsule shape. Add a small vertical line through the middle to represent the buckle mechanism.
Step 7: Extend the ankle strap
From the front of the buckle, draw a horizontal rectangular band extending toward the center of the sandal. This represents the strap that would wrap around the ankle.
Step 8: Define the inner sole and edges
Add a few horizontal lines inside the straps and along the top of the platform to show the depth of the inner footbed and the heel counter.
Step 9: Fill with color
To finish the drawing, apply color to the different sections. The platform sole is filled with a light beige, all the straps and the ankle support are filled with pink, and the buckle is filled with yellow.
Step 1: Starting the Sole Line
Establish the central foundation of the shoe by drawing a single, flowing S-curve. This line defines the overall profile of the platform sole, moving from the heel area towards the toe.
Step 2: Drawing the Sole Contour
Create the full contour of the platform sole. This image shows the original S-curve from the first step, and adds two additional, nearly parallel curves. These new curves are connected by a small vertical segment at the toe to form a closed shape.
Step 3: Forming the Wedge Heel
Integrate the heel structure with the sole. Building upon the sole outline, add a strong, wide block-like rectangle to the heel area. A single curve is also added from the top-left of the heel to the sole line, defining the inner arch contour and establishing the classic wedge shape.
Step 4: Creating the Heel Guard and Arch
Develop the rear support for the foot. Add a curved, flame-like shape to the upper-left of the wedge heel, which will serve as the ankle support. Another curve is added just below this shape, refining the arch and connecting the new heel guard to the platform structure.
Step 5: Laying Down Foot Straps
Introduce the initial structure of the foot straps. Building upon the current shoe profile, add two simple, parallel arc lines that cross over the central part of the sole, outlining where the main straps will be placed.
Step 6: Drawing the Wide Top Strap
Add the main crossing strap. A broad, curved, wrap-around strap is drawn from the high heel support, crossing down towards the middle of the shoe. This wide band outlines the crossing strap system for the ankle and foot.
Step 7: Adding the Strap Detail Lines
Include details to refine the wide top strap. This image adds two small, parallel line segments on the crossing strap, defining a smaller sub-strap element that will hold a buckle.
Step 8: Constructing the Toe Strap
Finish the basic sandal structure with the toe straps. A closed, multi-segmented trapezoidal shape is added at the front-right of the platform sole, defining the strap that goes over the toes.
Step 9: Adding Shading and Coloring
Apply color to the complete linear drawing. The strap elements (heel guard, wide strap, toe strap) are filled with a solid turquoise-blue color. The platform and wedge heel are filled with a solid salmon-orange color. The buckle element on the ankle strap is shaded with a flat gray.
Step 1: Laying Down Foundation Circles
Start the drawing with two simple, small circles. Place them diagonally across the frame, with one in the lower-left and one in the upper-right. These circles will serve as the centers for the flip-flop flowers.
Step 2: Drawing the Flowers
Build upon the foundation. Create two daisy-like flowers. Add five rounded, radiating petals around each of the original circles, forming a complete floral shape for both the lower and upper flower positions.
Step 3: Creating the Upper Flip-Flop Strap (Part 1)
Focus on the upper-right flower. Draw an elongated, curved shape starting from the center of this flower and curving over to the left, then looping back, establishing the first part of the upper foot strap.
Step 4: Creating the Upper Flip-Flop Strap (Part 2)
Finish the upper strap. Add a second elongated, curved shape, perfectly mirroring the first strap from the previous step. This shape starts below the first strap and curves back to meet the center of the upper-right flower, completing the ‘V’ shape for the upper-right flip-flop strap.
Step 5: Creating the Lower Flip-Flop Strap (Part 1)
Shift focus to the lower-left flower. In a manner identical to step 3, draw an elongated, curved shape that starts from the lower-left flower and curves to the right, forming the first part of the lower strap.
Step 6: Creating the Lower Flip-Flop Strap (Part 2)
Complete the strap system. Add the mirroring curved shape to the lower-left strap, exactly like in step 4. This completes the ‘V’ shape for the lower-left flip-flop strap system.
Step 7: Drawing the Upper Sole
Form the first shoe base. Starting from the strap system of the upper-right flip-flop, draw a large, continuous oblong shape that serves as the flip-flop sole, perfectly enclosing the straps and flower. This establishes the shape of the right-side shoe.
Step 8: Drawing the Lower Sole
Establish the second shoe base and final outlines. Draw another large oblong shape to serve as the sole for the lower-left flip-flop, mirroring the placement of the first sole. This completes the uncolored outline drawing of the flip-flop pair.
Step 9: Adding Shading and Colors
Apply the final colors to the linear drawing. The flip-flop soles are filled with a solid, flat turquoise-blue. The foot straps are filled with a distinct, solid royal blue. The petals of both flowers are colored white, while the center circles are colored yellow. All elements are given thick, precise black outlines.
Step 1: Create the Outline for the Footbed and Sole
Draw a contour line defining the overall shape of the sandal’s sole and footbed from a side view. This outline should include the rounded heel, the supportive arch, and the curved, upward-slanting toe area, forming a single, continuous base for the entire sandal.
Step 2: Define the Front Strap Structure
Sketch the initial form of the front strap over the toe area of the footbed. Start by drawing a wide, curved band originating from the far edge of the footbed, arching over the top, and anchoring down to the inner edge. This creates the foundational structure for the first main strap.
Step 3: Sketch the Main Diagonal Ankle Strap
Add the core diagonal strap that wraps around the ankle. Start a second wide band from the inner side of the footbed near the heel and extend it diagonally upwards towards the top-left of the sandal. Draw two parallel lines to establish the strap’s width as it crosses over the top of the foot.
Step 4: Draw the Insole Layer and Heel Tab
Incorporate key structural and comfort elements. Define the insole surface by drawing a contour line just inside the footbed outline. To the far left, behind the main diagonal strap, sketch a small, raised tab structure rising from the back edge of the sole.
Step 5: Sketch the Back Ankle Strap
Complete the strap configuration by sketching the rear component of the ankle support. Draw an angled rectangular band extending from behind the diagonal strap, anchoring it down to the top of the heel tab structure created in the previous step.
Step 6: Refine the Buckle Attachment Details
Add the essential functional details to the main diagonal strap for the buckle. Draw two short, parallel horizontal lines within the strap to indicate where the buckle mechanism will attach and where the strap is secured.
Step 7: Detail the Adjustment Buckle and Strap Point
Finalize the adjustment mechanism on the diagonal strap. Sketch a detailed rectangle buckle with a rounded frame and a central pin structure within the horizontal lines added in Step 6. Additionally, refine the tip of the diagonal strap to a slightly pointed, finished end.
Step 8: Finalize the Design and Apply Color
Finally, apply a red color to all straps (the front band, the main diagonal strap, the back strap, and the heel tab) and the buckle frame. Use a light tan color for the main sole, and a distinct pale yellow to color the insole, finishing with a dark grey for the buckle pin.
Step 1: Draw the Star’s Outline
Start by sketching the continuous, flowing outline of the starfish character, giving it five rounded points that convey a soft, friendly appearance. Place this shape in the upper-left quadrant of the frame.
Step 2: Add the Star’s Face
Inside the starfish outline, draw its simple facial features. Add two small, solid dots for eyes and a gentle upward curve for a smile. The features should be centered within the star.
Step 3: Sketch the Sun’s Outline
To the right of the starfish, at roughly the same vertical level, sketch the outline of the sun. This consists of a central, perfect circle. Around this circle, draw a ring of spiky, wavy lines to represent sunrays.
Step 4: Add the Sun’s Face
Similar to the starfish, add simple facial features inside the central circle of the sun: two small, solid dots for eyes and a wide upward curve for a smile.
Step 5: Attach the Straps to the Star
Define the thong-style straps of the first flip-flop. Draw two curved lines originating from the upper indent of the starfish, arcing outwards and downwards to define the strap’s shape. These lines should connect to form a loop.
Step 6: Attach the Straps to the Sun
Apply the same process to the sun. Add two similar curved thong straps that extend outwards and downwards from the upper-right section of the sun, forming a corresponding strap shape for the second flip-flop.
Step 7: Outline the Flip-Flop Soles
Draw the full perimeter for both flip-flops. Following the general shape defined by the straps, draw large, elongated oval outlines that contain the respective strap-and-character assemblies, creating the soles of the sandals.
Step 8: Draw Stripes on the First Sole
Define a decorative pattern for the left flip-flop sole. Inside its sole outline, draw parallel diagonal lines that run across the footbed, passing behind the starfish, to create a striped pattern.
Step 9: Draw Dots on the Second Sole
Create a different decorative pattern for the right flip-flop sole. Draw several circles of varying sizes distributed across the footbed, passing behind the sun and straps, to create a polka-dot pattern.
Step 10: Final Color Application
Apply solid colors to finalize the drawing. Color the starfish pink, the sun yellow-orange, and all four strap segments solid orange. The left sole should have light and dark blue stripes. The right sole should have a light blue base with dark blue polka dots. Fill the star and sun facial features with black.
Hopefully, this drawing tutorial on Sandals will help you easily create a nice drawing.
