Learn how to draw cartoon girl with a calm, beginner-friendly sequence. This easy drawing tutorial breaks the subject into simple curves and shapes that are easy to follow.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black fineliner or marker
- Colored pencils or crayons
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Time needed:
24 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Front Hair
Sketch the rounded hair cap and three pointed bangs. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 2: Add the Pigtails
Draw a tied, wavy pigtail on each side. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 3: Build the Face
Add the round face, ears, large eyes, tiny nose, and smile. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 4: Draw the Shirt
Add the collar, sleeves, shoulder lines, and lower shirt edge. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 5: Add the Arms
Curve both arms inward and join the hands at the waist. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 6: Draw the Skirt
Add a flared skirt with a gently scalloped hem. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 7: Add the Legs
Draw two short straight legs beneath the skirt. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 8: Draw the First Shoe
Add a rounded shoe to the left leg. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 9: Finish the Second Shoe
Mirror the rounded shoe on the right leg. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 10: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- The mix of rounded and angular shapes gives this cartoon girl a clear cartoon silhouette.
- Building the cartoon girl one part at a time makes its proportions easier for beginners to compare.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Check the outline, erase any unwanted pencil marks, and add color if you like. Your cartoon girl step by step drawing is complete, so try it again and make the next version your own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I keep my cartoon girl drawing in proportion?
Compare each new shape with the parts already drawn, and make small corrections before adding darker lines.
Can I color the finished cartoon girl?
Yes. Choose any colors you enjoy, and keep a few lighter areas to make the cartoon drawing feel lively.
