Are you ready to dive into a festive, creative adventure? In this fun-filled tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a leprechaun drawing for kids from scratch! With just a pencil, some paper, and a bit of imagination, you’ll create your very own leprechaun-style character—perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and a fun complement to our leprechaun drawing tutorial.

This holiday is full of magic—shamrocks, rainbows, gold coins, and of course, green everything! Add even more charm with our festive shamrock coloring page. It’s celebrated all around the world on March 17th, and now, you can celebrate by making a joyful piece of art.

Let’s get drawing—and if you’re in the mood for more St. Paddy’s fun, try our leprechaun drawing tutorial too!

This easy St. Patrick’s Day art project is broken into 9 simple steps—perfect for beginners!

Materials:

• a piece of paper
• a pencil for the guiding lines and sketching
• an eraser
• a black sharpie or a pen for the outlines
• markers or colored pencils for coloring
• our printable drawing guide (Join my Email List below to get this Tutorial)

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• Crayola Coloring Set (140 Pieces – Mega Value!)
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• Crayola Coloring Pencils
• HP Home Printer with Instant Ink!

Time needed:

15 minutes.

How to Draw a St. Patrick’s Day Kid — Let’s get started!

Step 1 – Draw the Face Shape.

Start with a large “U” shape to form the face. Curve it slightly inward at the top corners for a cute cheek and jawline look.

You’ll finish the top of the head later—this is just the face base for now!

Tip: Use light pencil strokes so you can easily erase and adjust as needed.

Step 2 – Add the Ears.

On each side of the face, draw a small “C” shape for the ears.

Inside each ear, draw a swirl or smaller curved line to add simple detail.

Creative Twist: Make the ears round or pointy—whichever suits your character best!

Step 3 – Sketch the Hairline.

Let’s add hair!

Start from one ear and draw a swooping, wavy hairline across to the other ear. Think of it like a soft hill or gentle wave above the forehead.

Make it your own: Try curly, straight, or spiky styles depending on your character’s personality!

Step 4 – Draw the Brim of the Hat.

Time for a leprechaun-style hat!

Draw a wide, curved line above the hairline, going from one side of the head to the other. It should look like a stretched-out smile.

Then add short curved lines on each end, dropping toward the ears—this finishes the brim.

Step 5 – Create the Top of the Hat.

From each side of the brim, draw slightly slanted lines going upward.

Then connect the tops with another wide curve—now you’ve got a tall, fun hat!

Fun Fact: Leprechaun hats are usually tall and tilted, and sometimes hold a bit of magic.

Step 6 – Add the Hat Band.

Draw a horizontal rectangle across the lower part of the hat, just above the brim. This is the hat band.

Add details if you’d like—tiny clovers, stripes, or gold dots make it festive!

Step 7 – Draw the Buckle.

In the center of the hat band, draw a square for the buckle.

Inside that square, draw a smaller one. This gives it a 3D look, like a real hat buckle!

Color Tip: Color it yellow or gold for extra shine.

Step 8 – Add the Face Details.

Let’s give your St. Patrick’s Day Kid some personality!

Eyes: Two black circles, with small white dots inside for sparkle

Eyebrows: Simple curved lines above the eyes

Nose: A small “U” or hook shape works great

Mouth: A big smiling “U”! Add a tongue or teeth if you’d like

Extra Ideas: Add freckles, blush, or winking eyes for even more character!

Step 9 – Color Your Drawing!

You did it—you’ve drawn your full St. Patrick’s Day Kid!

Now it’s time to bring it to life with color:

Coloring Guide:

• Hat: Green with a yellow buckle and black band
• Hair: Orange or light brown (classic Irish colors!)
• Skin: Light peach, tan, or any skin tone you prefer
• Eyes: Brown, black, blue—or even green!
• Mouth: Red with a pink tongue

Creative Add-Ons: Draw a rainbow, add flying gold coins, shamrocks (like the ones on our shamrock coloring page), or a background scene like a parade or pot of gold!

Pin it now, Draw later!

Fun Facts About St. Patrick’s Day Kids

Here are some fun tidbits to go with your drawing:

• Wearing green protects you from sneaky leprechauns who like to pinch!
• Leprechaun hat buckles are a traditional part of Irish folklore.
• Kids celebrate with parades, green treats, and even chocolate coin hunts!
• The original color of St. Patrick was blue, but green became popular because of Ireland’s nickname: “The Emerald Isle.”

Tips and Tricks for Better Drawing

Want to keep getting better? Try these tips:

• Sketch lightly first, then trace with a darker pencil or pen
• Use simple shapes (circles, rectangles, curves) as your foundation
• Check real photos if you’re unsure how something looks
• Make it your own—change hairstyles, add glasses, or draw a friend!
• Practice more characters—draw a whole group celebrating together!

Hooray! You’ve finished your St. Patrick’s Day Kid—and it looks amazing!

You’ve learned how to draw a face, add a festive hat, and bring it all together with color and creativity. This drawing is perfect for hanging on the wall, turning into a holiday card, or just showing off your growing art skills!

Let’s Celebrate Your Art!

Snap a photo and ask a grown-up to help share it online using #EmilyDrawing so others can see your masterpiece!

Want more fun? Explore other festive tutorials like:

• Clover Cupcakes
• Rainbows with Pots of Gold
• Lucky Gold Coins
• Leprechaun Pets!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and happy drawing, lucky artist!

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