Green Arrow’s former sidekick reaches for an arrow in this guide showing how to draw Roy Harper as Red Arrow with his compound bow and tactical costume. Roy has gone through many identities including Speedy and Arsenal before taking up the Red Arrow mantle. From DC Comics, Roy Harper has fought alongside the Teen Titans and the Justice League, proving himself equal to his mentor and heroes like Nightwing.
Sketching Red Arrow in Action
This full body tutorial covers 17 steps, constructing Roy Harper reaching for an arrow from his quiver while holding his red and black compound bow at the ready!
Roy Harper’s Red Arrow Design
- Short orange hair with intense focused expression
- Black mask around the eyes
- Red sleeveless top section with arrow emblem
- Bare muscular arms showing detailed definition
- Gray arm guards on both forearms
- Brown tunic and pants as the main costume
- Quiver with red arrows visible over shoulder
- Red and black compound bow in left hand
- Gray knee pads and boots
- Utility belt with holster attachment
Drawing Roy Harper requires attention to the compound bow design with its red sections and curved limbs. His tactical costume differs from his earlier Speedy outfit. For another version of the character, check out the Arsenal tutorial. Other DC archers and heroes with similar tactical gear include Deadshot and Hawkeye from Marvel.
Working Through 17 Steps
The bow and reaching arm pose need careful positioning. Track your progress with these colors:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Roy Harper Red Arrow: Complete Tutorial
Share Your Red Arrow Drawing!
That covers all 17 steps to draw Roy Harper reaching for his next shot with his compound bow ready. The red and brown color scheme creates his distinct Red Arrow identity. Drop your comments below and post links to your finished archer artwork!