Josh Brolin’s portrayal of the Mad Titan comes to paper in this guide showing how to draw Thanos from Infinity War with his partially filled Infinity Gauntlet. This 2018 film version shows Thanos early in his quest, with only the Power and Space stones collected on his golden glove. As the main antagonist of Marvel’s Infinity Saga, he faced Iron Man, Thor, and the rest of the Avengers across multiple planets.
Sketching the MCU Thanos
This portrait tutorial spans 16 steps, constructing Thanos from chest up with his weathered face and the Infinity Gauntlet raised with two glowing stones!
Infinity War Thanos Design
- Bald purple head with deep wrinkles across forehead
- Heavy brow creating shadows over the eyes
- Detailed chin ridges with vertical texture lines
- Determined expression showing his conviction
- Golden armor with black sections on shoulders
- Infinity Gauntlet held up showing palm
- Purple Power Stone on index finger knuckle
- Blue Space Stone beside the Power Stone
This Infinity War Thanos differs from the helmeted version and the comic book full body design. Drawing Thanos from Infinity War requires attention to the facial texture that captures Brolin’s performance. For the complete gauntlet, check out the all stones tutorial.
Following 16 Steps
The facial wrinkles and gauntlet details require careful line work. Use these colors to track progress:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Thanos from Infinity War: Complete Tutorial
















Share Your Thanos Drawing!
That covers all 16 steps to draw Thanos from Infinity War with his weathered face and partially filled gauntlet. The chin texture and forehead wrinkles capture his MCU appearance. Drop your comments below and post links to your finished Mad Titan artwork!