How to Draw Doraemon: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Bring the beloved robotic cat to life with this beginner-friendly tutorial. Designed for young artists, this activity requires only a pencil, paper, and an eraser to build confidence and hand-eye coordination. Follow along to master Doraemon's iconic look in just ten simple steps.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A finished, vibrant drawing of Doraemon standing proudly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes

Close-up of two oval eyes with dark pupils drawn on white paper.

Draw two egg-shaped ovals near the center of your page. Add small circles inside for the pupils and shade them in. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the spacing if the eyes look a bit too far apart.

Step 2: The Nose and Mouth

Doraemon's nose and mouth structure sketched with pencil.

Place a small circle between the eyes, overlapping the left one slightly. Add a vertical line down from the nose and a horizontal curve for the mouth. Teacher's Tip: Use a light touch for the mouth curve to ensure it looks friendly and symmetrical.

Step 3: Defining the Head

The circular outline of Doraemon's head surrounding the facial features.

Draw a large, loose circle around the face features to form the head. It doesn't need to be perfectly round! Teacher's Tip: If you struggle with circles, try rotating your paper as you draw to keep your hand in a comfortable position.

Step 4: Adding Whiskers

Doraemon's face with three whiskers added to each cheek.

Add three straight lines on each side of the face for the whiskers, then finish the face shape with curved lines. Teacher's Tip: Make the whiskers sharp and quick to give them that classic cartoon look.

Step 5: The Collar and Bell

Drawing the collar and the bell detail beneath the head.

Draw a long, horizontal 'noodle' shape for the collar and a circle for the bell. Add a crescent moon shape inside the bell. Teacher's Tip: Focus on the bell's center; it’s the anchor for the rest of the body.

Step 6: Shaping the Body

The torso and arm outlines being added to the character.

Sketch a large circle with a slightly flattened bottom for the body, and add an oblong shape for the arm. Teacher's Tip: Keep the body shape rounded to maintain Doraemon's cute, soft appearance.

Step 7: Drawing the Feet

Adding the first foot to the bottom of the body.

Add a large circle on the right side for the foot, with a curved line to define the sole. Teacher's Tip: Think of the foot as a bean shape—it helps to keep the proportions balanced.

Step 8: Completing the Lower Body

Completing the lower body and both feet of the character.

Draw the second foot and connect them with a smooth, upward-curving line. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the feet are level so your character looks like it's standing firmly on the ground.

Step 9: Final Details and Cleanup

Adding the stomach pocket and cleaning up the sketch lines.

Draw the circular pouch on the stomach with a mouth-like curve inside. Now, use a pen to trace your final lines and erase the stray pencil marks. Teacher's Tip: Use a soft eraser to avoid crinkling your paper.

Step 10: Adding Color

The finished Doraemon drawing fully colored in blue, red, and yellow.

Bring your Doraemon to life! Use bright red for the nose and collar, yellow for the bell, and sky blue for the body. Teacher's Tip: Use light, circular coloring motions to keep the blue smooth and even.