The stalker character gained popularity around the world after the publication of the Strugatsky’s book "Roadside Picnic". Shortly afterwards, the film "Stalker" was shot. After the Chernobyl accident, this word was filled with a new meaning. Stalking turned into a whole movement. The post-apocalyptic ideas of the Strugatsky became too similar to the reality of Pripyat. Based on the history of the disaster, the computer game STALKER was developed, breaking all the records of popularity in the world. Today, another game comes to her heels - METRO-2033, but she is also about stalkers. Of course, world popularity did not leave indifferent people of art. A truly epic and expressive character inspires artists. But before you draw a stalker with a pencil, we will gradually understand the details of his appearance: how he is armed, what he is dressed in, and how he differs from a simple special forces soldier.
Stalker weapon
Arming a stalker, an artist can afford almost everything! Giving him the PPSh or the oldest AK model is perfectly acceptable. An RPG or a hand grenade launcher will look organically. And some fantastic weapon that has not yet been created in reality will completely fit into his image. After all, the stalker is a resident of the post-apocalyptic world, and in those terrible conditions in which he finds himself, one does not have to choose.
Before drawing a stalker with a pencil, it will be useful to look through the encyclopedia of weapons and choose a more impressive example. Just let it be such a "gun" that one person is able to hold in his hands. An anti-tank rifle with a huge barrel or a heavy machine gun of the old model is completely unsuitable! In the fight against mutants, mobility and dexterity - the main thing. And too heavy ammunition will greatly complicate the task of the hero. On the butt, you can depict a wound harness. It can come in handy to stop bleeding. Add him a knife or a light hatchet. A holster with a gun will not hurt either.
Personal protective equipment
How to draw a stalker so that it looks like a prototype? Be sure to take care of his individual protection. After all, where he fights, most likely, with the environment, things are bad. Therefore, a gas mask, a respirator, chemical protective overalls will be very useful to him. Again, it is not necessary to copy these attributes from the textbook on life safety. Perhaps our stalker came from the future. Therefore, any gas mask can protect his life. The main thing is that the filters are massive. This must be remembered before drawing a stalker. Cover the hero’s head with a helmet or helmet. If he is in a respirator, he will need a tactical mask to cover his eyes. Do not forget about the lining for the knees and elbows.
We will secure the life of the hero with a bulletproof vest with unloading. Place a first-aid kit on a belt or hip. Good tactical gloves will help to emphasize, drawing attention to his strong hands. Shoes should be tall to protect from chemicals spilling on the ground and from the claws of monsters.
Stalker figure
A person who daily goes into battle with the mutants descends into the dungeon, is not afraid of the most dangerous tasks, of course, must have an impressive physique. Reinforced equipment makes it even larger. Therefore, before you draw a stalker, you have to come to terms with minor violations of the general rules for representing a person’s figure. We will do it with broad shoulders, large fists, an inflated torso.
How to draw a stalker with a pencil in stages
The drawing is not much different from the usual image of a person. In addition to the features that we have already discussed. Therefore, we act according to the following plan:
1. Draw markup without clicking on the pencil. The chest is wider, the feet are more massive.
2. We detail the parts of the equipment.
3. We draw a weapon, a gas mask or a mask, clothes.
Completion of work, adding volume, coloring
A pencil-colored drawing will look more realistic if you take care of the necessary tool before drawing a stalker. You will need pencils of different softness: soft, hard and soft-2. The main work will be done soft. Solid is useful for drawing metal parts. And the softest will perform shading, lay deep shadows. Using an ordinary eraser, you can make a few highlights - this will add volume.