This guide teaches how to draw Pearl, the elegant and perfectionist Crystal Gem from Steven Universe. Pearl served as Rose Quartz’s most devoted companion for thousands of years and now helps raise Steven with the same dedication. Her tall, slender figure and ballet-inspired design make sketching this Gem an exercise in graceful proportions and clean lines.
Pearl Drawing Guide
This tutorial walks through 13 illustrated steps that build Pearl from simple construction shapes to her complete refined form. Her elongated limbs and poised stance require attention to proportion, but the clean design keeps details manageable.
Pearl’s Distinctive Features
- Peach-colored pointed hair swept upward in a flame shape
- Oval pearl gem centered on the forehead
- Pale cream skin with a slight blue tint
- Large oval eyes with blue irises and a pointed nose
- Very long thin neck
- Teal sleeveless top with yellow star emblem
- Teal ribbon sash at the waist with flowing tail
- Yellow knee-length leggings
- Extremely thin arms and legs
- Light teal ballet flats
- Confident pose with hands on hips
Pearl fuses with Amethyst to form Opal and with Garnet to create Sardonyx, all available as tutorials on this site. Her deep connection to Rose Quartz shapes much of her character, so drawing both Gems together tells a meaningful story. The Pink Diamond tutorial reveals Pearl’s original mistress before the rebellion.
Step Color Coding
Track progress through the Pearl tutorial with 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 Pearl: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Share Your Pearl Artwork!
That covers everything needed to draw Pearl from Steven Universe. Her extremely thin limbs and long neck require careful proportion work, so take extra time with those areas. Feel free to drop comments with questions about specific steps or feedback on the process. If your Pearl drawing is posted somewhere online, link it below so everyone can appreciate your work. Continue the Steven Universe collection with tutorials for Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, Lion, or the three Diamond rulers!