Drawing Bebop from Ninja Turtles in My Crusty Goobers Style
In today’s Crusty Goobers post, I’m featuring a new drawing video where I’m drawing Bebop from Ninja Turtles, specifically the classic 1987 cartoon version. This is the Bebop a lot of us grew up with. Loud, goofy, purple mohawk, sunglasses, and zero self-awareness.
This video focuses on taking that iconic version of Bebop and translating him into my Crusty Goobers style. Exaggerated features, chunky shapes, and a slightly gross, very cartoony look that fits right in with the rest of the Crusty Goobers universe.
If you’re a fan of the original TMNT animated series, or you just enjoy watching characters get reimagined in a fun drawing style, this one was a blast to work on.
Who Is Bebop?
Bebop is a recurring villain in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise and one half of one of the most memorable villain duos in cartoon history. Alongside Rocksteady, Bebop serves as a henchman for Shredder, carrying out orders for the Foot Clan with a mix of brute force and complete incompetence.
Before becoming a mutant, Bebop was a human. After mutating, he became a mutant warthog, instantly recognizable by his snout, tusks, sunglasses, and signature purple mohawk. While Bebop isn’t exactly known for being smart or strategic, his personality and design made him an instant fan favorite.
Bebop and Rocksteady are named after music genres. Bebop is a style of jazz, while Rocksteady is a Jamaican music style that predates reggae. That detail alone tells you how much personality was baked into these characters from the start.
The 1987 Cartoon Version of Bebop
For this video, I’m drawing Bebop from Ninja Turtles as he appeared in the 1987 animated series. This version of Bebop leans heavily into cartoon exaggeration. Big expressions, over-the-top reactions, and a design that feels goofy rather than threatening.
That makes him a perfect candidate for the Crusty Goobers treatment.
The 1987 Bebop design has a lot of strong, recognizable elements that are fun to exaggerate even further. The mohawk, the snout, the sunglasses, and the bulky body shape all translate really well into a crusty, chunky cartoon style.
This isn’t about realism. It’s about personality.
Translating Bebop into Crusty Goobers Style
When I’m working on Crusty Goobers characters, I focus on pushing shapes and expressions just far enough to feel gross, goofy, and fun without losing what makes the character recognizable.
While drawing Bebop from Ninja Turtles, I leaned into:
- A heavier, more exaggerated snout
- Chunky facial features
- Overstated expressions
- Thick outlines and bold shapes
The goal is always to make the character feel like they belong in the Crusty Goobers world while still being instantly identifiable. You should be able to look at the drawing and immediately say, “Yep, that’s Bebop.”
Bebop and Rocksteady as a Duo
Bebop wouldn’t be complete without Rocksteady. The two characters are almost always seen together, acting as Shredder’s muscle while somehow managing to mess everything up.
Bebop, the mutant warthog, and Rocksteady, the mutant rhinoceros, balance each other perfectly. One loud, one aggressive, both clueless. That dynamic is a big part of why they’ve remained popular across so many versions of TMNT.
This Crusty Goobers Bebop drawing is designed to fit right alongside other TMNT-inspired Crusty Goobers characters. If you’ve seen my other TMNT drawings, you’ll notice the same chunky proportions and expressive style carrying through.
Why Bebop Works So Well in Crusty Goobers
Some characters are just made for exaggerated cartoon styles, and Bebop is one of them. His design already leans into caricature, which makes drawing Bebop from Ninja Turtles in a Crusty Goobers style feel natural.
He’s not meant to be sleek or cool. He’s meant to be loud, messy, and a little gross. That lines up perfectly with what Crusty Goobers is all about.
This drawing was especially fun because it allowed me to push things without worrying about overdoing it. With Bebop, there’s no such thing as too much.
More TMNT Crusty Goobers Coming
This Bebop drawing is part of my ongoing TMNT Crusty Goobers series, where I take classic Ninja Turtles characters and reimagine them in my own cartoony, exaggerated style.
If you’ve been enjoying these posts and videos, there are plenty more characters that fit this approach perfectly. TMNT is packed with weird, memorable designs that translate really well into Crusty Goobers.
About the Drawing Video
The video shows my full process for drawing Bebop from Ninja Turtles, from the initial sketch through the final Crusty Goobers-style drawing. I walk through how I approach the character, what features I choose to exaggerate, and how the drawing evolves as it comes together.
Watch The Video:
This kind of video is meant to be both entertaining and useful. Even if you’re not trying to draw Bebop specifically, you can apply the same ideas to other characters. Exaggerate shapes, simplify details, and focus on expression first.
That mindset works whether you’re drawing TMNT characters, original monsters, or your own weird cartoon creations.
Final Thoughts on Drawing Bebop from Ninja Turtles
If you’re a fan of the 1987 TMNT cartoon, Bebop is one of those characters that instantly brings back memories. Working on this piece and drawing Bebop from Ninja Turtles in my Crusty Goobers style was a great mix of nostalgia and creative freedom.
Whether you’re watching the video for entertainment, inspiration, or to pick up drawing ideas of your own, this one is all about having fun with a classic character and pushing cartoon exaggeration as far as it can go.
And if you’re keeping track, yes, Rocksteady absolutely needs his own Crusty Goobers drawing too.
Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 80 (and still counting) children’s drawing books available here on FirstArtBooks.com. Kevin has also authored numerous kid-friendly comic book series, including “Dylan McVillain: A Super Villain with the Best Intentions” and “The Adventures of a 4th Grade Space Captain,” along with the Children’s Picture Book series “Alexis and the T-Rexes.”
