The Super Mario franchise has given us plenty of memorable rivals, and Wario sits near the top of that list as Mario’s greedy, short-tempered counterpart. This step-by-step guide walks through how to draw Wario in a full-color running pose across 12 clear steps.
What Makes Drawing Wario Different from Other Mario Characters
Wario is a full-body character in an active running pose with a raised fist, which means working through asymmetry from the start rather than a simple symmetrical stance. The 12 steps build from a rough structural sketch all the way to a finished colored result, so the tutorial covers both construction and color. The stocky proportions and exaggerated features take a little adjustment if you are used to drawing the slimmer Mario, but the chunky shapes actually make the line work more forgiving once you get the basic silhouette right.
Wario’s Key Visual Features
- Yellow cap with purple W emblem
- Thick black mustache, angry open mouth
- Yellow shirt under purple overalls
- White gloves with lightning bolt symbol
- Running pose with raised fist
If you want to keep building out your Super Mario roster after this one, Dorrie and Birdo are both covered in the Super Mario guides on the site. For something a little different in style, cat Princess Peach is a good follow-up with its own set of costume details to work through.
How the Step Colors Work in This Tutorial
Each step image uses a three-color system to make it easy to follow 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 Wario: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished Your Wario Sketch? Share It
Once the drawing is done, drop it in the comments below. It is always worth seeing how different artists handle those overalls and the mustache curve. New tutorials get posted to Facebook and Telegram as soon as they go live, a new YouTube video based on existing guides goes up every day, and Pinterest stays updated regularly too. Before moving on, check out Shy Guy or the classic 2D Mario walkthrough for more Super Mario drawing practice. If you want to support the project, Patreon is where unique hand-drawn coloring pages are available exclusively for supporters.