How to Draw Red Dead Redemption
In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create an illustration of John Marston from the video game Red Dead Redemption. This lesson will take about 30 minutes and focuses on key parts of the character, including his head, hat, and torso. You will follow simple instructions to help you outline and color your drawing effectively.
Drawing is a skill that improves with practice, so don’t worry if it doesn’t turn out perfectly the first time. Remember, it’s just paper, and every attempt helps you get better. Keep working on your drawing, and soon you’ll see progress!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Are you excited to start drawing? Let’s create an amazing picture of John Marston from Red Dead Redemption! First, we’ll begin with simple outlines. This helps us shape our character before adding any details. As you draw, pay close attention to the lines and angles you use; they will help make your drawing look just right. Remember, there are nine steps in total, so take your time and enjoy each part of the process. Soon, you’ll have a fantastic illustration of John Marston that you can be proud of!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Head
Let’s draw John Marston from Red Dead Redemption! Start by creating the outline of John Marston’s head. Next, add two small circles for his eyes. Then, draw his nose and mouth.
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Add the Hat
On top of his head, draw a cowboy hat with the brim curving upward.
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Outline the Hair
Outline his long hair on the sides of his head.
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Form the Torso
Draw his denim vest with ripped sleeves. Then, add the visible hem and collar of his inner shirt underneath the vest.
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Draw the Arms
Attach the long sleeves of his shirt. Now, draw his forearms and gloved hands.
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Form the Legs
Outline his pants with a vertical lined pattern. Then, draw the shape of his shoes.
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Add the Bandolier
Draw the bandolier slung diagonally across his chest. Next, attach small ammunition along the strap. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping parts.
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Attach the Belt
Draw his belt around the waist. Next, add the buckle and attach a gun holster hanging on one side.
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Color the Red Dead Redemption Drawing
First, color the hat with gray and black. Next, use peach for the skin and lightly shade the beard with brown. Now, fill the eyes, gloves, and shoes with black. Color the hair dark brown and the neckerchief red. Use white for the shirt and dark blue for the denim vest. Then, fill in the bandolier, belt strap, and holster with brown. Finally, use yellow for the ammunition and the belt buckle.
How to Draw Red Dead Redemption PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is perfect for printing and will help you learn how to draw Red Dead Redemption. Don’t forget, the last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it for easy access.