How to Draw a Cartoon Witch: Easy 9-Step Guide

Bring a touch of magic to your sketchbook with this friendly cartoon witch tutorial, perfect for artists ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to get started. By following these simple steps, you will build confidence in character design while creating a whimsical Halloween character.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, friendly cartoon witch holding a broomstick, ready for Halloween

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face Shape

Pencil sketch of a witch's face shape and eyes on white paper

Draw a large, rounded triangle pointing to the left to form the base of the face. Add two small dashes for eyes with semi-circles underneath, then a small dash for the nose. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here so you can refine the shape later.

Step 2: Adding the Mouth and Teeth

Detailed sketch showing the witch's mouth, teeth, and chin structure

Add a heart shape for the chin and outline the face. Draw a horizontal curve for the mouth, adding a jagged rectangle for a tooth. Teacher's Tip: Use short, quick strokes for the teeth to give them a fun, cartoonish look.

Step 3: Creating the Hair

Drawing the witch's hair using rounded cloud-like shapes

Draw small, rounded hills around the witch's face to create a cloud-like hairstyle. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry about making the hair perfectly symmetrical; messy hair adds character to a witch!

Step 4: Drawing the Witch's Hat

Adding a pointed, floppy witch hat to the drawing

Sketch a diagonal line across the head and build a floppy triangle shape on top. Add a narrow rectangle for the hat band. Teacher's Tip: A 'floppy' hat looks more magical than a stiff one, so feel free to curve your lines.

Step 5: Sketching the Arm

Sketching the witch's arm and hand position

Extend a curved diagonal line from the hair to form the arm. Connect it with a semi-oval and add a heart shape for the hand. Teacher's Tip: Imagine the arm is bending at the elbow to hold a broom.

Step 6: Defining the Fingers

Detailed view of the witch's hand and fingers

Draw a hook shape for the hand and outline the fingers using narrow, uneven triangles. Add small dashes for detail. Teacher's Tip: Keep the fingers slightly pointed to give her that classic 'witchy' look.

Step 7: Drawing the Second Arm

Adding the second arm and sleeve to the witch drawing

Add a short curve and a larger curve for the second arm. Connect the hand to the sleeve with a Z-shape. Teacher's Tip: Use the first arm as a guide to keep the proportions consistent.

Step 8: Adding the Dress and Broom

Drawing the witch's dress and the base of her broomstick

Complete the body with curves and use wavy lines for the dress hem. Start the broom with a circle and sketchy triangles for bristles. Teacher's Tip: Use loose, messy lines for the broom bristles to make them look like real straw.

Step 9: Finalizing the Broomstick

Finalizing the broomstick details with texture lines

Add lines inside the broom and make the handle look bumpy like a carved wooden stick. Teacher's Tip: Vary the thickness of your lines to give the broom a more textured, realistic appearance.

Step 10: Coloring Your Witch

Finished, colored cartoon witch drawing with purple dress and green skin

Outline your drawing with black ink. Use shades of purple for the dress, green for the skin, and brown for the broom. Teacher's Tip: Use a lighter green for the skin to keep the character looking friendly rather than scary.