This tutorial shows how to draw Gideon Graves from Scott Pilgrim Takes Off in 20 steps. His design combines sharp lines and clean shapes that fit the series’ style. I’d rate this guide as medium difficulty because of his structured outfit and precise proportions.
About Gideon Graves
Gideon Gordon Graves is Ramona Flowers’ seventh and final evil ex, as well as the founder of the League of Evil Exes. He’s the main antagonist of the Scott Pilgrim series and appears in both the comics and the anime. In the anime, his backstory reveals that he was originally named Gordon Goose from North Bay, Ontario.
- Hair: Black, sharp, and angled with layered spikes.
- Eyes: Dark with rectangular glasses.
- Outfit: White blazer, dark pants, and a red shirt underneath.
- Pose: Relaxed with hands in pockets and a calm, calculating look.
If you enjoy drawing characters from Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, you can also try Scott Pilgrim, Stacey Pilgrim, or Matthew Patel to expand your collection of character sketches.
How to Follow This Gideon Graves Drawing Tutorial
The 20 steps use a simple color system to show which lines to add and which to keep from earlier stages:
- Red Color: the lines drawn in the current step
- Black Color: lines drawn in previous steps
- Grey Color: base construction sketch for proportions
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