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

Bring a royal character to life with this engaging drawing tutorial designed for ages 7 and up. You will need a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite coloring supplies to complete this noble figure. Follow along to master character proportions and classic cartoon detailing.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished illustration of a cartoon prince wearing a crown and cape.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face

Close-up of a cartoon prince face sketch showing rounded jaw, nose, and smiling mouth.

Draw a soft 'U' shape for the jawline and add a small curved nose and a cheerful smile. Teacher's Tip: Keep the face shape rounded to give your prince a friendly, youthful appearance.

Step 2: Adding Ears and Crown Base

Sketch of a prince's head with ears and a rectangular crown base added.

Sketch the ears on the sides of the head and a simple rectangle on top for the crown. Teacher's Tip: Use light, dashed lines for the crown base so you can adjust the height later.

Step 3: Detailing the Crown and Neck

Detailed crown with spikes and gemstone, plus the prince's neck and collar.

Add triangular spikes to the crown and a gemstone in the center. Draw the neck and collar. Teacher's Tip: Make the collar wide to give the prince a more regal, formal look.

Step 4: Shaping the Shoulders

Drawing the prince's shoulder pads and the beginning of his arm.

Draw the shoulder pads and the start of the arm. Teacher's Tip: Use oval shapes for the shoulders to create a 'puffy' sleeve effect common in royal attire.

Step 5: Completing the Arms

The prince's arms and hands being drawn symmetrically.

Mirror the arm on the other side and begin sketching the hands. Teacher's Tip: Keep the arms slightly bent to make the pose look natural rather than stiff.

Step 6: Adding the Belt and Sword Pommel

Adding the belt, buckle, and sword pommel to the prince's waist.

Draw the belt buckle and the pommel of the sword. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the belt is centered so the character looks balanced.

Step 7: Drawing the Sword and Tunic

Sketching the sword blade and the bottom hem of the prince's tunic.

Complete the sword blade and the bottom of the tunic. Teacher's Tip: Use a ruler if you want the sword blade to look extra sharp and straight.

Step 8: Adding Boots and Details

Drawing the prince's legs and boots with added texture lines.

Draw the legs and boots, adding contour lines for texture. Teacher's Tip: Add small horizontal lines on the boots to represent the fold of the leather.

Step 9: Finalizing the Cape

Adding the final cape details and buttons to the prince's outfit.

Add the cape and final buttons to the tunic. Teacher's Tip: Draw the cape flowing slightly to one side to give your drawing a sense of movement.

Step 10: Color Your Prince

The finished, colored cartoon prince drawing.

Add your final colors! Use royal purples, deep reds, and bright golds. Teacher's Tip: Use a darker shade of your base color to add shadows under the cape and arms for a 3D effect.