How to Draw a King: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to rule the drawing board? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up who want to create their own royal character. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and some paper to bring this majestic king to life.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A friendly cartoon king holding a scepter, ready for coloring.
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Sketching the Head

A simple light pencil oval sketch representing the head of a cartoon king.

Draw a light oval to serve as the base for the king's head. Teacher's Tip: Keep this shape centered on your paper to leave plenty of room for the crown and robes later.

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Step 2: Designing the Crown

Drawing the crown with spires and jewel circles on top of the head oval.

Draw a curved line across the top of the oval, then add inverted 'V' shapes for the points of the crown. Tip: Add small circles at the tips to look like sparkling jewels!

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Step 3: Shaping the Face

Refining the face shape with a curved jawline and beard indentation.

Outline the face with a curved line, leaving a small indentation at the bottom. This little dip is the perfect starting point for his royal beard.

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Step 4: Adding Ears and Hair

Adding ears and hair details to the king's head.

Add 'C' shaped ears on the sides and draw curved lines for hair flowing from the crown. Tip: Use short, quick strokes to make the beard look fluffy.

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Step 5: Facial Features

Detailed facial features including eyes, nose, and mustache on the king.

Draw the eyebrows, square eyes with pupils, a 'C' shaped nose, and a mustache. Tip: Keep the eyes simple to give your king a friendly, approachable look.

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Step 6: Drawing the Robe

Outlining the royal robe and belt buckle.

Sketch the edges of the robe and a large belt buckle. Tip: Use long, smooth strokes for the robe to make it look like flowing fabric.

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Step 7: Arms and Hands

Adding arms and hands to the king's body.

Draw the sleeves and the hand. Tip: Hands can be tricky! Try drawing a simple mitten shape first, then add small lines for fingers.

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Step 8: The Royal Scepter

Drawing the second arm and the royal scepter held by the king.

Draw the second arm and the scepter. Tip: Make sure the scepter is straight by using the edge of a ruler if you need a little extra help.

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Step 9: Adding Shoes

Adding shoes to the bottom of the king's robe.

Finish the drawing by adding the shoes at the bottom of the robe. Tip: Draw them slightly rounded to give the king a classic, storybook look.

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Step 10: Bring Your King to Life with Color

The finished, colored cartoon king drawing.

Time to color! Use royal colors like deep red, purple, and gold. Tip: Use a lighter shade of gold for the crown to make it look like it's shining.

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