How to Draw Mirabel from Encanto: Easy 10-Step Guide

Bring the magic of the Madrigal family to your sketchbook! This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 7+ who want to capture Mirabel’s cheerful spirit. Grab your favorite graphite pencil, an eraser, and some colored pencils to get started on this screen-free creative adventure.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Colorful, finished drawing of Mirabel from Encanto, showcasing her signature style.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face and Eyes

Close-up sketch of Mirabel's face, eyes, and nose showing initial pencil construction lines.

Start by drawing the face shape with a gentle chin point. Add the eyes as curved shapes, including the pupils and lashes. Teacher's Tip: Keep the eyes symmetrical by drawing a light horizontal guideline across the face first.

Step 2: Adding Hair and Expression

Drawing Mirabel's curly hair and facial features with pencil outlines.

Outline the face and add her signature curly hair using 'U' shaped strokes. Add the eyebrows and lips. Teacher's Tip: Use short, flicking motions with your pencil to make the hair look natural and textured.

Step 3: Glasses and Earrings

Adding Mirabel's round glasses and earrings to the character sketch.

Draw her iconic round glasses and add the earrings. Teacher's Tip: Draw the glasses frames as two perfect circles; if they look lopsided, use a circular object like a coin as a stencil.

Step 4: Neck and Blouse Details

Sketching Mirabel's neck, blouse collar, and a small butterfly detail on her shoulder.

Sketch the neck and the top of her blouse, including the butterfly detail. Teacher's Tip: Keep the butterfly small; focus on the wing shapes to give it a delicate look.

Step 5: Drawing the First Arm

Adding the first arm and sleeve to the Mirabel character drawing.

Draw the arm and sleeve using overlapping curved lines. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the sleeve looks 'puffy' by using rounded lines rather than straight ones.

Step 6: Torso and Second Arm

Drawing the torso, hips, and second arm of Mirabel.

Complete the torso and the second arm. Teacher's Tip: Use the first arm as a guide to ensure the second arm is proportional in length.

Step 7: Adding Collar Embroidery

Adding decorative scalloped embroidery patterns to Mirabel's blouse collar.

Add the scalloped pattern to the collar. Teacher's Tip: Take your time with the embroidery details; small, consistent curves make the blouse look authentic.

Step 8: Detailed Butterflies

Adding detailed butterfly and floral patterns to Mirabel's clothing.

Draw more butterflies on her sleeve and torso. Teacher's Tip: Use a sharp pencil point to ensure the butterfly antennae are thin and delicate.

Step 9: Final Flourishes

Finalizing the drawing with additional floral details and a butterfly on Mirabel's hand.

Add final flowers and a butterfly on her hand. Teacher's Tip: This is the time to clean up any messy lines with your eraser before you start coloring.

Step 10: Coloring Mirabel

Fully colored illustration of Mirabel from Encanto.

Bring Mirabel to life with color! Use dark tones for her hair, bright green for her glasses, and vibrant colors for her embroidered blouse. Teacher's Tip: Use light pressure with your colored pencils to layer colors for a richer, more professional look.