For all the art enthusiasts and American Dad! fans, today’s guide on how to draw Roger promises a rewarding experience. As one of the main characters, Roger is not just another alien. His multi-dimensional persona, from sarcastic wit to his extensive wardrobe, offers a treasure trove of artistic opportunities.
Character’s Appearance and Drawing Focus Points
- Appearance: Resembling the common portrayal of grey aliens, Roger stands out with his unique attire that changes according to his numerous personas.
- Facial Expression: Being the sarcastic and surly alien that he is, capturing his expression is crucial.
- Physiology: As highlighted from episodes like “Great Space Roaster”, Roger’s body is adaptable to extreme conditions. This can be fun for artists to experiment with!
Other characters to consider sketching alongside Roger are the Smith family members, particularly Stan and Francine. Capturing their interactions with Roger can make for a lively drawing.
Decoding the Guide
- Red Color: Represents the current drawing step. Focus here!
- Black Color: Shows the lines drawn in previous steps. Use these as reference points.
- Grey Color: This displays the basic sketch you’d begin with, assisting in maintaining proportions.
This guide contains 10 comprehensive steps, with the initial one dedicated to crafting a foundational sketch. Once you have followed through all the steps, the finale allows for inking the sketch. Ensure the ink is dried fully before erasing any pencil marks to achieve a neat finish.









Now that you know how to draw Roger, try setting the drawing aside for a few days and then sketch him again from memory. You’ll likely find it comes much more naturally the second time around, and that’s how the skill really starts to stick. New guides get added regularly, and you can follow along on SketchOk’s Pinterest or check the YouTube channel, where video versions of some guides get uploaded over time.