The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been iconic figures in pop culture for decades. If you’ve ever wanted to dive into the world of Rise of TMNT by sketching its valiant leader, Raphael, you’re in the right place. This guide simplifies the drawing process, turning every pencil stroke into a ninja move, ensuring your artwork is true to Raphael’s character.

Raphael’s Distinct Appearance

• Physique: A mutant snapping turtle with a muscular figure, large size, and three dorsal ridges on his dark green carapace.
• Face: Bright green skin, yellow sclerae, and a noticeable sharp tooth protruding from the right side of his upper jaw.
• Attire: Adorned with a red bandana with long, torn tails, red cloth around his elbows, white bandages, and shorts with the Turtle emblem.
• Unique Features: Spikes on shoulders and elbows, adhesive bandages on various parts, and an emblematic red belt.

Other characters from the Rise of TMNT universe, such as Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo, could be added to complement Raphael, enriching the overall drawing.

Guide Insights

This guide comprises 41 detailed steps to help you sketch Raphael. Here’s what to expect:

• Red Color: Represents the current drawing step you should be focusing on.
• Grey Color: Depicts the basic sketch, ensuring proportions are correct.
• Black Color: Showcases lines you’ve drawn in previous steps.

The initial three steps revolve around creating the basic sketch using light pencil strokes. As you progress to the final stage, you may opt to ink the sketch. It’s crucial to wait until the ink dries before erasing the pencil sketch to prevent smudging.

Step 01

Step 02

Step 03

Step 04

Step 05

Step 06

Step 07

Step 08

Step 09

Step 10

Step 11

Step 12

Step 13

Step 14

Step 15

Step 16

Step 17

Step 18

Step 19

Step 20

Step 21

Step 22

Step 23

Step 24

Step 25

Step 26

Step 27

Step 28

Step 29

Step 30

Step 31

Step 32

Step 33

Step 34

Step 35

Step 36

Step 37

Step 38

Step 39

Step 40

Step 41

I hope this guide assists you in your journey to draw Raphael. Sharing your art is a way of keeping the TMNT spirit alive. If you’ve found this tutorial helpful, consider sharing the link with fellow TMNT enthusiasts. Your support allows me to create more content and cater to fans like you. If you wish to suggest topics for future tutorials or want them to be addressed promptly, consider donating. Every bit of support pushes me to bring more to this art-loving community.

Donate and suggest topics for future tutorials here. You can also follow and subscribe on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Remember, art is a journey. And if you ever wonder how to draw characters like Raphael from Rise of TMNT, you know where to come!