This guide will show you how to draw Amethyst, the fun-loving and carefree Crystal Gem from Steven Universe. Amethyst emerged from the Kindergarten on Earth, making her unique among her fellow Gems. Her laid-back attitude and wild purple hair make sketching this character an enjoyable experience for fans of the animated series.
Creating Amethyst on Paper
This tutorial breaks down into 14 manageable steps that build the Amethyst figure gradually. Her curvy proportions and flowing hair offer good practice for drawing soft, rounded shapes.
Amethyst’s Visual Details
- Long pale lavender hair reaching past her waist with wild flowing ends
- Purple skin with a slightly darker shade on the face
- One visible eye with hair covering the other side
- Playful smirking expression
- Short stocky body with thick arms
- Dark gray tank top with black straps
- Hexagonal purple gem on the chest
- Dark navy leggings with purple star cutouts at the knees
- Small tear detail on one leg
- White ankle boots on both feet
- Relaxed pose with one hand behind her back
Amethyst fuses with Pearl to create Opal, one of the more graceful fusions in the show. After finishing this Amethyst drawing, trying the Opal tutorial helps understand how fusion designs combine elements from both Gems. For other Crystal Gem members, check out the Garnet and Pearl guides. The Jasper tutorial features another Quartz-type Gem worth comparing to Amethyst’s design.
Following the Color-Coded Steps
Each stage of this Amethyst tutorial uses colors to track drawing progress:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Amethyst: Step-by-Step Process
Drop Your Amethyst Art in the Comments!
That completes the guide on how to draw Amethyst from Steven Universe. Her massive flowing hair needs patience to capture properly, so take time with that section. Comments with questions or thoughts about the tutorial are always appreciated. Posting your Amethyst artwork online? Share the link below for fellow fans to check out. Continue building your Steven Universe collection with tutorials for Steven Universe, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Ruby, or the Diamond authority members!