If you want to draw Goku in his powerful Great Ape form, this guide is for you. I’ll walk you through the process step by step, making it easy to bring this iconic Dragon Ball transformation to life on paper. Grab your drawing tools, and let’s begin.
Important Details to Capture When Drawing Great Ape Goku
- Massive Body Structure: Great Ape Goku’s transformation is all about size and power. Focus on drawing his enormous, muscular build that sets him apart from his regular form.
- Thick Fur: His entire body is covered in dense, dark fur. Pay attention to the texture, especially on his chest, arms, and legs, to make the drawing more realistic.
- Intense Facial Expression: The face is fierce, with wide red eyes and an open mouth showing sharp teeth. This aggressive expression is key to conveying the raw power of the transformation.
- Powerful Tail: The tail is thick and muscular, a distinctive feature of the Great Ape form. Make sure to give it a sense of motion and strength.
- Exaggerated Proportions: The hands, feet, belly and chest are significantly larger and bulkier.
Once you’ve completed your drawing of Great Ape Goku, why not take on the challenge of drawing other iconic Dragon Ball characters? Whether it’s Vegeta, Frieza, or Super Saiyan Goku God, I have detailed guides to help you draw each of these characters. Explore these tutorials to continue building your Dragon Ball drawing skills and bring the entire cast to life on your sketchpad.
About This Great Ape Goku Drawing Guide
This guide is designed to take you through the process of drawing Great Ape Goku step by step. It consists of 16 carefully crafted steps, each illustrated to help you gradually build up the image. We start with a basic sketch that lays the foundation, and as you follow along, the powerful form of Great Ape Goku will begin to emerge.
How the Guide Works
Each step is accompanied by an image that highlights the specific lines you need to focus on:
- Red Color: This highlights the current step you should be working on.
- Black Color: These lines represent what you’ve already drawn in previous steps.
- Grey Color: The grey lines show the basic sketch, providing a guide to ensure everything stays proportionate.
As you progress through the steps, you’ll start with broad, basic shapes and then gradually refine the drawing by adding more details. In the stage 17, you can choose to ink your drawing to make it more permanent. Once the ink dries, gently erase any remaining pencil lines to clean up your sketch. Inking adds definition and clarity to your drawing, especially if you plan to use it as a coloring page.
Begin by sketching the basic shapes for Great Ape Goku’s body. Start with the head shape, broad shoulders, and a simple form of the left hand. This step sets the foundation for the proportions of the entire figure.
Finish the proportional sketch by adding simple forms for the legs, right hand, and other parts of the body. These shapes will serve as the structure for the more detailed elements in the following steps.
Begin to define the face by outlining its shape. This includes the contours of the jaw and the outline around the eyes, setting the stage for detailing the facial features.
Sketch the upper and lower front teeth, ensuring they are large and menacing. Add the eyes, placing them within the outlines drawn earlier.
Finish drawing all the teeth, making them sharp and prominent. Add nostrils just above the mouth to complete the basic facial structure.
Draw the tongue within the open mouth and add lines around the nose and eyes to emphasize the facial features.
Add fur on the sides of Great Ape Goku’s head, giving texture and volume to his appearance. Sketch the ears, ensuring they are large and well-defined, matching the overall scale of the character.
Further detail the ears, adding inner lines to give them more depth. Sketch the top of the head, including fur texture.
Define the broad shoulders of Great Ape Goku, emphasizing their massive size. This step solidifies the upper body and prepares for more detailed work on the arms and torso.
Draw the fingers of the left hand clenched into a fist.
Complete the left hand by adding the palm and the shoulder. The hand should appear massive and powerful, matching the overall proportions of the character.
Draw the shape of the body down to the left leg, stopping at the knee area. Include a line of fur between the belly and chest to emphasize the texture.
Continue sketching the legs, extending them down to the feet. Ensure the legs are thick and muscular, reflecting the immense power of the Great Ape form.
Draw the toes on each foot. Also, sketch the right fist, mirroring the strength and power shown in the left hand.
Complete the right hand, adding details to match the left hand. Also, sketch the tail, making it thick and curved.
Add the final details, such as skin folds on the toes and fingers, fur texture on the knees and neck area, and nails on the hands and feet.
If you’re happy with your sketch, gently erase the basic guidelines. Alternatively, you can ink the drawing to make the lines more defined. After the ink dries, erase any remaining pencil marks for a clean finish. You can also download and print this sketch to use it as a coloring page.
Use this final colored version of Great Ape Goku as a reference if you want to add colors to your drawing. It helps guide you in selecting the right shades to bring your drawing to life.
Great job on completing your drawing of Great Ape Goku! By following these steps, you’ve brought one of Dragon Ball’s most iconic transformations to life on paper.
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