This tutorial demonstrates how to draw Garnet, the powerful fusion leader of the Crystal Gems from Steven Universe. Garnet holds a unique position as a permanent fusion of Ruby and Sapphire, representing their eternal love. Her striking silhouette with the massive afro and bold color scheme makes sketching this character a rewarding challenge for artists at any skill level.
Garnet Drawing Tutorial
This guide provides 13 progressive steps that will take you from basic shapes to the complete Garnet figure. Her strong geometric forms and confident pose give great practice in drawing powerful character stances.
Garnet’s Key Design Elements
- Large cube-shaped black afro framing the head
- Reddish-purple skin tone throughout the body
- Reflective visor covering three eyes in pink and white stripes
- Confident smirk showing teeth
- Hot pink shoulder pads with puffy sleeves
- Pink star emblem on the chest
- Dark maroon gauntlets with gold star accents at the wrists
- Asymmetrical bodysuit in black and dark red halves
- Long legs with one red and one black section
- Pink pointed high-heeled boots
- Power pose with fists raised
Garnet exists as the fusion of Ruby and Sapphire, so drawing all three characters shows how fusion combines designs. The Ruby tutorial and Sapphire guide on this site let you sketch her component Gems separately. Garnet also fuses with Pearl to become Sardonyx, another tutorial worth exploring.
Tutorial Step Navigation
Track your progress through this Garnet drawing using these color indicators:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Garnet: Full Step-by-Step Guide
Share Your Garnet Artwork Below!
That wraps up the guide on how to draw Garnet from Steven Universe. Her cube-shaped hair and asymmetrical color split require careful attention to get right. Feel free to leave comments with questions or feedback about any step. If your Garnet drawing is posted somewhere online, drop the link so everyone can appreciate your take on this beloved fusion. Expand your collection with tutorials for Lion, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz, Jasper, or the Diamond rulers!