Welcome to this tutorial on how to draw Steven Universe, the half-human, half-Gem protagonist of the beloved animated series. Steven Universe serves as the heart of the show, bringing together the Crystal Gems and humans with his empathy and growing powers. This guide captures him in a joyful running pose with arms spread wide, perfectly reflecting his optimistic personality.
Drawing the Main Character Steven Universe
This tutorial contains 13 step-by-step illustrations that will guide the drawing process from start to finish. The dynamic pose adds excitement to the sketch while maintaining Steven’s recognizable rounded design.
Steven’s Appearance Breakdown
- Curly black hair in a rounded shape framing his face
- Large white eyes with a wide excited expression
- Big open mouth showing teeth and tongue
- Light pink skin tone with rosy cheeks
- Salmon pink t-shirt with a large yellow star on the chest
- Blue jeans rolled up at the cuffs
- Pink flip-flop sandals on both feet
- Chubby body with short arms and legs
- Dynamic running pose with one leg raised behind
- Arms spread wide in an enthusiastic gesture
Steven connects to nearly every character in the series through his relationships. His fusion with Connie Maheswaran creates Stevonnie, worth trying after completing this tutorial. For family members, check out the young Greg Universe and adult Greg Universe guides, plus the Rose Quartz tutorial featuring his mother. The Crystal Gems who raise Steven, including Garnet, Pearl, and Amethyst, also await in the tutorial collection.
Understanding the Step System
Each illustration uses a color system to make following along straightforward:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Steven Universe: Complete Tutorial
Share Your Steven Universe Artwork!
That covers everything needed to draw Steven Universe in his cheerful running pose. The dynamic arm positions and raised leg require careful attention to placement. Comments with questions about specific steps or feedback on the tutorial are always welcome. If you posted your Steven artwork somewhere online, share the link below so fellow fans can see it. Expand your Crystal Gem collection with tutorials for Lion, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, or the three Diamond rulers!