How to Draw Buddy the Elf: Easy 10-Step Guide

Start by drawing the face. Use curved lines for the eyebrows, nose, and mouth, and enclose the almond-shaped eyes. Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the expression if needed.

Use connected, curved lines to draw the ears, chin, and the scalloped texture of the hair around the forehead. Tip: Use short, quick strokes for the hair to give it a natural, fluffy texture.

Use scalloped lines to finish the hair and draw a triangle on top for the hat. Add a curved triangle shape to the side. Tip: Imagine the hat is made of soft felt; keep the lines slightly rounded rather than perfectly straight.

Draw two curved lines for the neck and 'U' shapes for the wide collar. Start the shoulders with overlapping curved lines. Tip: The collar should look like a wide, flat petal shape resting on his shoulders.

Use curved rectangles to form the cuff and start the hand. Tip: Keep the cuff wide to match the cartoon style of the character's outfit.

Finish the waving hand and sketch the second sleeve and cuff. Tip: Use overlapping lines to show where the sleeve meets the arm for a more 3D effect.

Draw connected rectangles for the belt and connect them to the collar. Add a wavy line for the hand on the hip. Tip: Ensure the belt sits at the waist to help define the character's torso.

Add a square inside the belt buckle and draw the coat tails. Extend lines from the tails to outline the legs. Tip: Keep the legs slightly apart to create a balanced stance.

Add a scalloped pattern to the coat edges and draw the pointed shoes. Tip: The shoes should look slightly curled at the toes to capture that classic elf look.

Your outline is complete! Use bright greens and yellows to color your Buddy the Elf. Tip: Use markers for bold colors or colored pencils if you want to practice blending shades in the folds of his coat.