Few characters in the Superheroes comics roster swing between chaos and comedy as hard as Harley Quinn, and this version of her, rocket launcher on shoulder and diamonds on her suit, makes for a drawing challenge that is anything but routine. This step-by-step tutorial breaks down how to draw Harley Quinn with guns in a way that handles both the figure and the oversized weapon without losing the character in the process.
What Makes This a 37-Step Drawing
The tutorial runs through 37 steps and ends on a fully colored result, so the progression moves from basic proportions all the way through shading and color blocking. The rocket launcher is the main structural complication here. It is a large, asymmetric form draped over the shoulder, and getting its angle to read correctly against the bodysuit silhouette takes a few careful steps. The color work on the harlequin diamond pattern also adds time, since the red and purple split runs across the whole costume.
Harley Quinn’s Look in This Version
- Jester hat with two horns and pompoms
- White face, dark eye mask, red lips
- Red and purple bodysuit with diamond pattern
- Mismatched knee-high boots, red and purple
- Military rocket launcher over one shoulder
If you enjoy drawing comics characters with props and gear, Professor X in the Wheelchair is another tutorial that deals with a character anchored to a large object, and the approach to proportions transfers well. For something with more costume detail, the Dark Phoenix version of Jean Grey covers flowing costume elements at a similar complexity level. The Rick Flag logo guide is also worth checking if you want something from the same corner of DC.
Reading the Step Colors in This Guide
Each step uses a three-color system to show what is new and what is already done:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Harley Quinn with Guns: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished Your Harley Quinn Sketch? Show It Off
Once the color is in and the rocket launcher looks right, drop your finished drawing in the comments. Seeing how different people handle the diamond pattern and the weapon angle is always worth a look. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are published, a new YouTube video based on existing guides posts every day, and Pinterest stays updated regularly too. If you want more from this corner of comics, Batman Beyond is a solid next step, and Black Widow covers another action-ready female character with strong costume detail. Supporting the project on Patreon keeps new tutorials coming and gives you access to hand-drawn coloring pages that are only available there.