Marvel’s favorite trigger-happy raccoon has been blowing things up across the galaxy since his Guardians debut, and now it is time to put him on paper. This tutorial covers how to draw Rocket Raccoon, the weapons expert and tactical genius of the Marvel superheroes roster.
Sketching the Galaxy’s Smallest Guardian
The full process runs through 16 steps, with step 16 showing the colored result. Rocket’s body combines animal anatomy with a humanoid stance, which makes the proportions tricky to nail down. The oversized blaster he carries takes up a good chunk of the drawing, so planning the weapon placement early on will save headaches later.
Rocket’s Design at a Glance
- Brown and tan fur with dark markings
- Orange tactical jumpsuit
- Large striped raccoon tail
- Oversized sci-fi blaster rifle
- Bare clawed feet, no shoes
Rocket never works alone for long, so the rest of the crew is already on the site. Baby Groot waving is a natural companion piece, and Star-Lord rounds out the trio nicely. For the full squad, Gamora is also ready to sketch.
What the Line Colors Mean
Each step uses a three-color system to keep things clear:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Rocket Raccoon Step by Step
Rocket’s Done – Don’t Call Him a Raccoon Though
That wraps up the drawing, blaster and all. Post a link to your finished sketch in the comments so others can check it out. If you want more Guardians on your page, full-grown Groot and Nebula are both available on the site. New tutorials hit Facebook and Telegram the same day they publish, a new YouTube video goes up daily based on existing guides, and Pinterest gets updated regularly too. You can also support SketchOk by grabbing hand-drawn coloring pages on Patreon.