How to Draw Chibi Zenyatta

Finished chibi Zenyatta drawing with folded limbs and levitating orbs

We decided it was time to draw another character from Overwatch. This game quickly gained the attention of many players after its release.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to draw chibi Zenyatta step by step.

How to draw chibi Zenyatta step by step

Step 1: Sketch the head and torso

Start drawing this character with simple geometric shapes. The head resembles a rounded form with a pointed lower edge. Make the head noticeably larger than the torso.

Sketching chibi Zenyatta’s large rounded head and small torso

Step 2: Add the folded limbs

Draw the small limbs close to the body. Bend the arms at sharp angles and place the legs tightly against the torso.

Adding chibi Zenyatta’s folded arms and legs close to the torso

Step 3: Mark the mask and orbs

Add the main details by outlining the eye openings and hands. Then sketch several orbs floating around Zenyatta to show his telekinetic ability.

Outlining chibi Zenyatta’s eye openings, hands, and floating orbs

Step 4: Refine Zenyatta’s mask

Carefully refine the contours of Zenyatta’s mask. Draw the six openings arranged across the forehead, then complete the final shapes of the eye openings.

Refining Zenyatta’s mask with six forehead openings and defined eyes

Step 5: Draw the hands and fingers

Small details are usually simplified in chibi drawings. Here, however, draw Zenyatta’s fingers because they clearly convey the pose and gesture of the character.

Drawing Zenyatta’s hands and fingers in a clear meditative gesture

Step 6: Add shadows and finish the drawing

Add shadows inside the eye openings and on the arms, legs, and levitating orbs. Refine the floating orbs and make their outlines as round and smooth as possible.

Finishing chibi Zenyatta with shadows and smooth levitating orbs

Now that you know how to draw chibi Zenyatta, try applying the same techniques to other characters. The same simple proportions and construction methods can be used for almost any chibi design.

You can also practice drawing different poses, hairstyles, and outfits with our tutorials on how to draw a chibi boy and how to draw a chibi girl.

For a broader understanding of this style, be sure to visit our main guide on how to draw a chibi, where we explain the basic principles that apply to all chibi characters.

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