How to draw Darth Vader with a pencil. Step-by-step drawing tutorial. Step 1. Start with outlining the top of Darth Vader's helmet. Step 2. Add the contour lines for Darth Vader's helmet. Step 3. Drawing details of Darth Vader's helmet. Step 4. Draw additional details of Darth Vader's helmet. Step 5. Add inner lines for Darth Vader's respirator. Step 6. Add texture to the respirator and outline the cape of Darth Vader. Step 7. Start shading parts of the helmet of Darth Vader.