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

Bring the mysterious Bruno from Encanto to life on your page! This tutorial is designed for young artists and fans who want to practice character proportions and expressive facial features. You will need a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to complete this magical portrait.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Colorful illustration of Bruno from Encanto, showcasing his green cloak and curly hair.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes and Nose

Close-up pencil sketch of Bruno's eyes and nose showing almond shapes and dark under-eye circles.

Start by drawing Bruno's almond-shaped eyes. Add the dark circles beneath them to capture his weary expression. Draw the bridge of his nose and the nostrils. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here so you can refine the shapes later.

Step 2: Defining the Face and Smile

Pencil outline of Bruno's face shape, smile, and initial curly hair structure.

Outline his face using a long, curved line for the chin. Add a gentle smile and small contour lines near the nose. Draw pointed eyebrows to give him character. Teacher's Tip: Use short, quick strokes for the hair to make it look curly and natural.

Step 3: Adding Hair Texture

Detailed sketch showing the addition of layered, curly hair strands on Bruno's head.

Use long, sweeping curved lines to build out his hair. Let some lines meet at sharp points to create depth. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry about making every hair strand perfect; focus on the overall volume.

Step 4: Shoulders and Facial Hair

Sketch showing Bruno's shoulders, arm, and the addition of light facial hair texture.

Draw his shoulders and sleeve using overlapping curves. Add small, fine lines to suggest his mustache and beard. Teacher's Tip: Use very light pressure for the beard to keep it looking soft rather than heavy.

Step 5: Drawing the Hand

Step-by-step drawing of Bruno's extended hand with palm detail.

Sketch his extended hand using overlapping curved lines. Add a small line for the palm detail. Teacher's Tip: Hands can be tricky! Draw a simple mitten shape first, then refine the fingers.

Step 6: Torso and Collar

Sketch showing the addition of Bruno's torso and his signature high-collared garment.

Draw the remaining arm and the side of his torso. Add the high collar of his garment using lines that meet at sharp points. Teacher's Tip: Make the collar look stiff to contrast with his messy hair.

Step 7: Refining Fingers and Sleeves

Detailed sketch of Bruno's fingers and garment texture.

Add detail to the fingers and finish the sleeve lines. Texture the front of his garment with a few simple vertical lines. Teacher's Tip: Use a sharp pencil to keep these details clean.

Step 8: Drawing the Rat

Sketching the small rat character sitting on Bruno's hand.

Start sketching the rat on Bruno's hand. Use a long curved line for the back and smaller lines for the legs. Teacher's Tip: Keep the rat small so it doesn't distract from Bruno's face.

Step 9: Finalizing the Rat

Completed sketch of the rat with facial details and tail.

Complete the rat by adding the face, ears, and tail. Use small ovals for the eyes and shade them in. Teacher's Tip: A simple tail curve adds a lot of personality to the little rat!

Step 10: Adding Color

Final colored drawing of Bruno from Encanto wearing his green cloak.

Bring your drawing to life with color! Use dark tones for his hair and his signature green cloak. Teacher's Tip: Use light pressure with your colored pencils to create smooth, even layers.