Metal Gear Solid Drawing
Are you ready to draw Raiden from Metal Gear Solid? This lesson will guide you through the process of creating a cool illustration of this character. You’ll start by making outlines that shape his features, and then you’ll add color to complete your drawing.
As you work, focus on how to represent Raiden’s unique look. Pay attention to the details that make him special, like his hairstyle and armor. You can choose your own colors to give your drawing a personal touch, so let your imagination guide you.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a great understanding of character design in video games. You’ll learn how to create outlines and add colors that highlight the character’s personality. Grab your materials, and let’s get started!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready to create an awesome drawing of Raiden from Metal Gear Solid! You’ll be following along with a total of nine steps that will guide you through the whole process. First, grab your blank paper and pencil, and let’s get started on this exciting character design.Once you’ve sketched out your drawing, if you love the bold look of dark outlines, you might want to trace over your pencil lines with a thin black marker to make your artwork pop. Remember, this is all about having fun and expressing yourself through art! So, let’s get those pencils moving and see how amazing your Raiden can turn out!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Head

Let’s draw Raiden from Metal Gear Solid! Start by drawing a curved line for the head. Then, form the shape of his face shield covering part of his face.
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Form the Hair

Draw his short, spiky hair sticking out around the top of his head.
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Add the Face

Draw one visible eye and a thick strap covering his other eye. Then, add his nose and eyebrow.
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Form the Torso

Below his head, outline the shape of his torso and draw his abdomen.
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Attach the Arms

Attach his shoulder pads, then outline his upper arms. Next, form the spiky arm bracers along the forearms. Then, draw his wrists and fingers. Erase any overlapping lines.
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Outline the Pelvis

Outline the shape of his pelvis armor below his torso.
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Form the Legs

Draw the upright shape of his legs. Then, add the kneecaps on both knees.
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Draw the Feet

Form the feet with sharp, pointed toes.
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Color the Metal Gear Solid Drawing

First, color his hair and eyebrow light yellow. Use peach for his skin and black for his eyes. Now, shade his torso, upper arms, and inner legs with dark purple. Then, fill in the strap around his eye, his abdomen, fingers, kneecaps, and toes with light gray. Finally, use black and dark gray to color his face shield, shoulder pads, arm bracers, wrists, pelvis armor, outer leg layers, and feet.
Metal Gear Solid Drawing PDF Download
Check out the resource below! It has all the drawing steps and some extra fun stuff, like a coloring book page. You can either preview or download the PDF to keep it handy for later!
