Piotr Rasputin’s organic steel form makes him one of the most visually striking mutants to sketch, and this guide shows how to draw Colossus from X-Men comics and the Deadpool films. The Russian strongman can transform his entire body into living metal, giving him super strength and near-invulnerability. His classic yellow and red X-Men uniform with exposed metallic arms creates a contrast that defines his look.
Sketching Colossus the Steel Mutant
This tutorial contains 16 steps that guide you from basic proportions to the complete armored figure standing in his heroic stance with clenched fists.
Colossus Design Breakdown
- Metallic silver skin with segmented texture on exposed areas
- Short black hair with flat top style
- Serious facial expression with defined jaw
- Yellow and red bodysuit with black trim accents
- X-Men belt buckle at the waist
- Red forearm guards with yellow wrist bands
- Tall black boots with yellow knee straps
- Massive muscular build throughout
Colossus appeared prominently in the Deadpool movies alongside the Merc with a Mouth. For more characters from those films, there’s the full body Deadpool guide. His sister Magik also has drawing tutorials available, including Magik with her Soulsword.
How to Follow Along
Use the color system in each step to track new additions:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
The metallic skin texture requires attention to the segmented pattern across his arms and face. For other X-Men powerhouses to draw Colossus alongside, check out the Wolverine tutorial featuring his frequent teammate. You might also try Cyclops from X-Men for another member of the classic roster.
How to Draw Colossus from X-Men: Full Guide
Show Your Steel Artwork!
That wraps up the complete process for drawing Colossus in his classic costume. Did you capture that metallic texture? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and if you posted your finished drawing online, drop a link for others to check out. The X-Men community always appreciates seeing different takes on this armored mutant.