Welcome to your drawing lesson on Lara Croft, a character from the popular video game series, Tomb Raider. This lesson will take about 30 minutes, and all you need is some paper, a pencil, and coloring materials. You will follow along with clear instructions to create your own version of Lara.

Remember, drawing is all about practice. If your first try doesn’t look exactly how you want it to, that’s okay! You can always come back to this lesson whenever you like and keep improving your skills. Each attempt helps you learn more about drawing and makes you better at it.

Materials

Blank Paper
Pencil
Crayons or Colored Pencils
Black Marker (optional)

Get ready to create an awesome drawing of Lara Croft, the adventurous character from the Tomb Raider video game series! You’ll follow a total of nine fun steps to capture her unique look and style. Before you start, it’s a great idea to take a quick peek at the steps so you can understand how everything fits together. This way, you’ll feel excited and prepared for your drawing. Grab your blank paper, pencil, and any colors you want to use, and let’s get started on making your very own Lara Croft artwork!

Time Needed: 45 minutes

Draw the Head

Start by forming the shape of Lara Croft’s head. Next, add the curved outline of her ears. Now, draw two circular eyes. Then, add the eyebrows, nose, and mouth.
Form the Torso

From the base of her head, outline her neck and draw a necklace with a rounded pendant. Then, draw her tank top.
Add the Belt

Draw a belt around her waist with a rectangular buckle in the center.
Outline the Arms

Outline her arms attached to her torso.
Attach the Hands

Form her fingerless gloves. Next, outline the shape of a gun in one hand.
Draw the Pants

Draw the outline of her pants. Then, attach a pouch strapped to each thigh.
Form the Boots

Form her tall, sturdy boots below her pants.
Add the Hair

Draw her long hair tied back into a ponytail with a hair tie.
Color the Lara Croft Drawing

First, use dark brown for her hair and peach for her skin. Next, color her necklace pendant teal. Now, fill in the hair tie, gloves, and belt black. Use light gray for the belt buckle. Color her tank top white, and her pants dark green. Then, shade the thigh pouches brown with black straps. Use dark gray for the gun. Finally, use black and gray to color her boots.