This easy drawing tutorial shows how to draw Beauty and the Beast step by step in a cute chibi style. You will draw Belle on the left and the Beast on the right, then connect their hands. This drawing for beginners uses smooth curves and simple shapes.

What You Will Need

• Pencil
• Eraser
• Black pen or marker (optional)
• Paper
• Colored pencils, markers, or crayons

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Time needed:

10 minutes.

Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Sketch Belle’s Hair Outline

On the left side of the page, sketch Belle’s top hair swoop with a few curved lines for the parted bangs. Add a small bun behind it and one loose curl falling down the side.

Pro Tip: Use long curved strokes for hair so it looks soft.

Step 2: Add Belle’s Face and Features

Draw a rounded face shape under the hair, then add a small earring on the side. Sketch big eyes, a tiny nose, and a small smile for a gentle look.

Pro Tip: Keep the eyes level, with about one eye-width between them.

Step 3: Draw Belle’s Bodice and Skirt Shape

Sketch the off-shoulder neckline and a fitted bodice, narrowing at the waist. Add a wide flowing skirt with a few vertical fold lines to show volume.

Pro Tip: Break the skirt hem into large curved sections for a fabric flow.

Step 4: Add Belle’s Arms and Pose

Add arm lines on both sides of the bodice, with one arm relaxed and the other reaching right to hold hands. Keep the hand shapes simple and rounded.

Pro Tip: Avoid extra-long arms; keep them about head-to-waist length.

Step 5: Outline the Beast’s Head and Mane

On the right side, draw the Beast’s large head shape with jagged, fluffy mane edges. Add curved horns on top and small ears on the sides for a strong silhouette.

Pro Tip: Vary the mane points so it looks natural.

Step 6: Add the Beast’s Facial Details

Draw big eyes and heavy brow shapes, then add the nose and an open mouth. Include small fangs and a pointed chin tuft to balance fierce and friendly.

Pro Tip: Use only a few small triangles for teeth to keep it clean.

Step 7: Add the Beast’s Cravat and Jacket Outline

Draw a tied cravat under the chin, then sketch the jacket shoulders and front panels. Add simple cuff details to suggest formal clothing.

Pro Tip: Make the shoulders wider so the Beast feels sturdy.

Step 8: Finish the Beast’s Body and Hands

Extend the jacket downward and add the front panels with a few buttons to suggest the torso. Draw the arms and hands, guiding one hand toward Belle to complete the hand-hold.

Pro Tip: Match the hand heights first, then add finger shapes neatly.

Step 9: Draw the Beast’s Legs and Tail

Draw the pant legs under the jacket using rounded shapes for a cute style. Add two feet with simple toe lines, then sketch a fluffy tail behind the legs.

Pro Tip: Keep the legs slightly thick so the character looks steady.

Step 10: Color in your drawing!

Fun Facts

• Belle is often shown in a flowing dress, which is great practice for fabric folds.
• The Beast’s mane and horns help create a strong silhouette in cartoons.
• Chibi proportions use big heads and smaller bodies to look extra cute.

Pin it now, Draw later!

You have learned how to draw Beauty and the Beast step by step by sketching Belle first, then building the Beast, and finally connecting their hands. For coloring, try a warm yellow dress for Belle and add gentle shading under the skirt folds. For the Beast, use a medium brown for fur, a darker shade for the mane edges, and a lighter tone for the muzzle and horns.

One common beginner mistake is placing the two characters too far apart, which makes the hand-holding look stretched. If that happens, move the Beast slightly closer or shorten the reaching arm before you ink.

Keep practicing this easy drawing tutorial and try changing the pose, like a small wave or a bow. If you enjoy drawing for beginners, try another step by step drawing of a fairy-tale character next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make the hand-holding look natural?

Line up the wrists first, then draw the hands meeting in the middle.

What if the Beast’s head looks too big?

Slightly widen the jacket shoulders so the body matches the head size.

How can I shade the clothes quickly?

Shade along the edges and under folds with one darker color, then blend lightly.