Learn how to draw Elmo with bright eyes, shaggy fur, and open arms. This easy drawing tutorial builds the familiar Sesame Street character using large friendly shapes.

What You Will Need

• Drawing paper
• Pencil and eraser
• Black pen or marker

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Time needed:

18 minutes.

Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Draw the Eyes and Nose

Draw two touching rounded eyes with small circular pupils. Place a large vertical oval nose beneath and between them.

Pro Tip: Keep the pupils level so Elmo looks straight ahead.

Step 2: Add the Face and Mouth

Surround the features with a wide furry outline made from short points. Add a broad smile line and a deep curved lower mouth.

Pro Tip: Make the mouth slightly wider than the paired eyes.

Step 3: Draw the Right Arm

Extend one furry arm toward the right side. Finish it with a large hand containing four rounded fingers and a palm curve.

Pro Tip: Keep the hand larger than the narrow wrist.

Step 4: Add the Left Arm

Draw a matching furry arm reaching toward the left. Add another open four-fingered hand with a short curved palm line.

Pro Tip: Balance both fingertips at approximately the same height.

Step 5: Shape the Furry Body

Curve the torso downward from beneath both arms. Use a few small points along the sides and leave two lower gaps.

Pro Tip: Keep the body narrower than the full arm span.

Step 6: Finish the Legs and Feet

Draw two short legs from the lower body openings. Add two broad outward-facing feet with small curved toe marks.

Pro Tip: Place both feet on one baseline to steady the pose.

Step 7: Color in your drawing!

Fun Facts

• Elmo is a red Muppet character from the children’s television program Sesame Street.
• The character is known for a high-pitched voice and an enthusiastic personality.
• Jagged contour marks help suggest Elmo’s soft furry texture.

Pin it now, Draw later!

Erase guides and strengthen the eyes, smile, furry edges, hands, and feet. Your step by step Elmo drawing is complete, so add his signature red fur and orange nose.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make the fur look soft?

Mix short pointed tufts with smooth curves instead of using identical spikes.

What color is Elmo’s nose?

His nose is orange, contrasting clearly with his red fur.

Can I draw a different hand pose?

Yes, bend the fingers or lower the arms while keeping their furry outlines.