How to Draw Rippley from Fortnite: Easy 9-Step Guide

Bring the iconic blue Slurp monster to life with this beginner-friendly drawing tutorial. Designed for ages 7+, this guide uses basic geometric shapes to help you master Rippley’s unique, squishy proportions. Grab your pencil, eraser, and paper, and let’s start sketching!

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished illustration of Rippley from Fortnite, showcasing the character's blue, liquid-like appearance.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head Base

Pencil sketch showing the initial oval head shape and eye placement for Rippley.

Draw a rounded oval for the head. Inside, sketch a smaller circle and oval to map out the eyes. Add a banana-shaped curve for the mouth. Teacher's Tip: Keep these lines faint; they are just your construction guides!

Step 2: Defining the Shoulders

Drawing the shoulder line and chest ovals for the Rippley character.

Surround the head with a wide semi-circle for the shoulders, adding a small triangle and oval on top for the head's detail. Add two ovals below the head to represent the chest area. Tip: Focus on smooth, rounded curves to give him that 'liquid' look.

Step 3: Constructing the Arms

Adding the arm structure and sleeve cuffs to the drawing.

Outline the shoulder with a semi-circle and use two cylinders to form the arm. Sketch curves for the strap and cuff. Tip: Imagine the arm is made of soft tubes; don't make the joints too sharp.

Step 4: Drawing the Hands

Detailed view of drawing the fingers and hand cuffs.

Draw four 'hot dog' shapes for the fingers. Outline the hands with soft curves and add the cuff details. Tip: Keep the fingers slightly rounded at the tips to match Rippley's cartoon style.

Step 5: Shaping the Torso

Adding the torso shape and internal chest details.

Sketch the left side of the body with a wavy diagonal line to suggest movement. Add a U-shape inside the body for the chest detail. Tip: Use a light touch to create the wavy line so it looks fluid rather than jagged.

Step 6: Adding Utility Pouches

Drawing the utility belt and pouches on Rippley's waist.

Draw rounded squares for the pouches on the belt, adding flaps with small U-shapes. Include the buckle detail. Tip: Use a ruler if you struggle with straight lines, but keep the corners rounded for a softer look.

Step 7: Sketching the Legs

Outlining the left leg and pant details.

Outline the left leg using four uneven diagonal lines to create the pant shape. Add vertical lines for depth. Tip: Keep the legs slightly wider at the top than the bottom to match the character's stance.

Step 8: Completing the Legs

Completing the right leg to match the left.

Repeat the process from the previous step for the right leg, ensuring they match in length and width. Tip: Check your symmetry by holding your drawing up to a mirror!

Step 9: Final Details and Outlining

Finalizing the boots and outlining the entire character with black ink.

Draw the boots using curves and diagonal lines. Once you are happy with the sketch, go over your lines with a black marker and erase the pencil marks. Tip: Use a steady hand for the final outline to make your drawing look professional.

Coloring Your Rippley

Finished, colored drawing of Rippley from Fortnite.

Use shades of teal and blue for the body to create a 'Slurp' effect. Use gray for the outfit and black for the eyes with a white dot for the highlight. Tip: Layer your blues—light blue for the highlights and dark blue for the shadows.