How to Draw a Kawaii Princess
Are you ready to learn how to draw a kawaii princess? This lesson will help you understand the basics of outlining your drawing. You’ll also discover how to add shading for a complete look.
During this lesson, you will focus on creating clear outlines first. Once you have those down, you can explore different ways to add depth with shading. Remember, it’s all about learning the techniques.
This drawing lesson will take about thirty minutes. You can choose your own colors and let your imagination help you as you practice these skills!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start drawing your own kawaii princess, remember that drawing is all about enjoying the process. Take your time and don’t rush; it’s perfectly okay to pause and think about what you want to do next. You might find it helpful to look through the drawing steps first. This way, you can get a sense of how everything fits together and what you want to focus on in your own artwork. Are you excited to begin?
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Head
Start with a curved line to form the shape of the princess’s head. Then, draw her ears on both sides of her head.
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Form the Face
Draw two circular eyes with short lashes. Next, create small curved lines for the nose and mouth. Then, outline her circular blushing cheeks to add extra cuteness.
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Add the Neck
Draw a slender neck below the head. Then, form the ruffled collar of her royal gown.
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Outline the Top of the Gown
Below the collar, outline the torso and add a thin waistband. Then, form the puffy sleeves attached to the sides.
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Draw the Arms
Draw the shape of her arms connected to the sleeves.
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Form the Skirt of the Gown
Form the layered skirt of the princess’s elegant gown.
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Add the Hair
Draw her long, wavy hair flowing around her head and down her back.
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Draw the Tiara
On top of her head, draw a princess tiara as shown. Then, add an oval-shaped gem in the center.
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Color the Kawaii Princess Drawing
First, use peach for her skin and black for her eyes. Now, color the rosy cheeks with pink. Shade her hair yellow. Next, color the tiara light orange with a blue gem in the middle. Use white for her ruffled collar and innermost skirt. Then, use light purple for the top and outermost layer of the skirt. Finally, use a darker shade of purple for the waistband and the rest of the skirt.
How to Draw a Kawaii Princess PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for learning how to draw a kawaii princess. The last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it for later.