How to Draw Scrooge McDuck: Easy 10-Step Guide

Ready to bring the world's richest duck to life? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 6+ who want to master cartoon proportions. Grab a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to start building your character from the ground up.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Finished Scrooge McDuck illustration with top hat and cane, ready for coloring.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes and Glasses

Close-up pencil sketch of Scrooge McDuck's spectacles and oval eyes on white paper.

Start by drawing the signature spectacles. Sketch two partial circles for the frames, then place the oval eyes inside. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil lines very light here so you can easily adjust the shape of the beak in the next step.

Step 2: Defining the Beak and Feathers

Drawing the beak and feathery tufts around the eyes of Scrooge McDuck.

Connect the beak with two long, curved lines and add a small dash for his grumpy mouth. Use short, jagged strokes to create the tufts of feathers above his eyes. Tip: Use quick, flicking motions with your wrist to make the feathers look soft and natural.

Step 3: Adding the Iconic Top Hat

Adding the tall top hat with a band to the Scrooge McDuck character sketch.

Complete the head shape and draw his tall top hat. Don't forget the slight crescent indentation on the brim! Tip: Draw the hat band as a separate rectangle to make coloring easier later.

Step 4: Sketching the Collar and Shoulders

Sketching the neck, collar, and shoulder details of Scrooge McDuck's coat.

Draw two lines down for the neck, then add the collar using simple rectangles and triangles. Add a single circle for the button. Tip: Ensure the collar is centered under the chin to keep the character balanced.

Step 5: Drawing the Arms and Hands

Drawing the sleeve and hand of Scrooge McDuck holding his cane.

Use overlapping curves to create the sleeve, ending in a 'C' shape for the cuff. Draw the hand simply by focusing on the thumb and fingers. Tip: If the hand feels tricky, draw a small mitten shape first and then refine the fingers.

Step 6: Adding the Walking Cane

Adding the walking cane to the Scrooge McDuck drawing.

Draw a long 'J' shape held by his hand to create the cane. Erase any overlapping lines inside the cane to make it look like he's gripping it. Tip: Use a ruler if you want the cane to be perfectly straight, or keep it slightly curved for a more organic cartoon look.

Step 7: Shaping the Torso

Outlining the torso, belt, and coat tails of Scrooge McDuck.

Connect the arm to the body, sketching the belt and the tail of his coat. Tip: Keep the coat lines flowing to suggest movement and fabric weight.

Step 8: Adding Legs and Tail Feathers

Adding the legs and feathery tail to the Scrooge McDuck sketch.

Draw the coattail and the tops of his legs. Add the tail feathers using jagged, overlapping lines. Tip: The tail feathers should look like a small fan behind him.

Step 9: Drawing the Webbed Feet

Finalizing the drawing by adding the webbed feet and shoes.

Finish the drawing by adding his shoes and webbed feet. Use rounded shapes to give them a classic cartoon look. Tip: Make sure the feet are wide enough to support his body weight in the drawing.

Step 10: Bring Him to Life with Color

The completed, fully colored Scrooge McDuck character drawing.

Time to color! Use white for his feathers, a bright orange for his beak and feet, and a deep black for his top hat and coat. Tip: Use light pressure with your colored pencils to create smooth, even layers.