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Learn how to sketch cartoon & realistic ninjas
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Ninjas form the class of 14th century Japanese trained in Martial Arts and were hired for espionage and assassination. Their special skill is called ninjutsu. They are unique in their manner of dressing. Let's begin!

Method 1
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Cartoon Ninja

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  2. Connect the square with the circle by overlapping a small portion.
  3. You may draw the limbs any way or any direction you like.
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Method 2
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Traditional Ninja

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  1. Begin with a small circle with a cross-section for the ninja’s head.
  2. Draw an oval a little under the circle and draw a line from the circle through the oval and further; this will be for the backbone of a ninja’s body (for sketch purposes)
  3. Draw an oval at the end of the line made in step 2. Draw 2 lines connecting the ovals a little before the side’s end.
  4. Draw 2 vertically-elongated ovals from the oval at the bottom end for the ninja’s legs.
  5. Make a distinction for the feet using smooth triangular shapes. You now have sketch for the body ready for adding some details for the eyes, ears, nose and mouth, body, clothes, and sword.
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    Could I do a female ninja?
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    Sure. Add female eyes and a ponytail in the back.
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    Could I add long hair instead of a ponytail for a female ninja?
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    Of course, it's up to you! Usually the eyes and lips are what define the character's gender, so as long you can tell the gender clearly by the eyes, any hair is fine. Consider drawing long eyelashes to make it more obvious.
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    How do I draw a robot ninja?
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    The easiest way, would be to draw the robot first. Then you could draw the ninja clothes. If the robot is gray, white would be a good clothing color, as it doesn't contrast too much with the robot color, but it doesn't blend in too much either. For instance, you would start out with a curved rectangle for the robot's head, and then add in a face. After, just choose a good pose, and draw the clothes. The easiest way is to draw it similar to a robe, with slightly too big sleeves.
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To draw a cartoon ninja, start by drawing a circle for the ninja’s head. Next, and about the same size, draw a square beneath the circle so the two shapes slightly overlap. Draw 4 pellet-like shapes for the arms and legs, facing any direction you wish. Inside the head, draw a small, horizontal oval, and draw two smaller circles inside that oval for the eyes. In one of the ninja’s hands, draw a long, thin stick. Finally, erase any unnecessary lines and color your drawing! Keep reading to learn how to draw a more realistic ninja!

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