Learn how to draw doll features, curly hair, and a charming dress. This step by step drawing uses balanced shapes that are friendly for beginners.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black pen or marker
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Time needed:
21 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Start the Hair and Bow
Draw a wavy vertical hair edge with rounded curls. Add a small two-loop bow near the top and curve the hair inward below.
Pro Tip: Vary the curl sizes slightly for a softer hair texture.
Step 2: Complete the Head
Mirror the curls and bow on the opposite side. Connect them with rounded hair sections, a center fringe, ears, and a wide chin.
Pro Tip: Keep the center fringe directly above the lowest point of the chin.
Step 3: Add the Doll’s Face
Draw two large shining eyes with lashes and curved eyebrows. Add a tiny nose and a small smiling mouth between them.
Pro Tip: Place the eyes evenly on either side of the face center.
Step 4: Draw the Dress Bodice
Add a scalloped collar beneath the head and widen the bodice downward. Draw two rounded puff sleeves with narrow cuffs.
Pro Tip: Match the sleeve width so the upper body stays balanced.
Step 5: Add Arms and Skirt
Extend a simple rounded arm below each cuff. Draw a flared skirt with a curved hem and a ruffled lower edge.
Pro Tip: Make the skirt wider than the doll’s shoulders.
Step 6: Finish the Legs
Draw two short rounded legs beneath the skirt. Curve their inner edges toward the center to suggest a neat standing pose.
Pro Tip: Leave a narrow gap between the legs for clear separation.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Dolls have been made from materials including wood, cloth, clay, and porcelain.
- Symmetrical bows and curls give this cartoon design a carefully styled appearance.
- Simple doll drawings can be personalized through clothing, hair, and accessories.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Erase guide lines and trace the curls, facial features, dress, and legs cleanly. Your easy doll drawing is complete, so choose colors and patterns that make it your own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I draw matching curls?
Sketch their highest and lowest points first, then connect them with waves.
Can I give the doll a different dress?
Yes, change the collar, sleeves, hem, or surface pattern freely.
Why do my eyes look uneven?
Lightly mark their centers on one horizontal guideline before outlining them.
