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

Bring the Snow Queen to life with this easy-to-follow drawing guide, perfect for young artists ages 6 and up. You will only need a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to get started. Follow these steps to build confidence in your character sketching and capture Elsa's iconic look.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Colorful, finished drawing of Elsa from Frozen, perfect for kids to emulate.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes

Close-up pencil sketch of Elsa's eyes with detailed pupils and eyelashes.

Draw two almond-shaped outlines for the eyes. Inside each, add three circles, shading the smallest one to create a pupil. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the symmetry later.

Step 2: Defining Features

Pencil drawing of Elsa's facial features including eyebrows and nose bridge.

Add curved lines above the eyes for eyelids and a small, delicate curve for the nose. Sketch the pointed eyebrows and shade them lightly. Teacher's Tip: Use short, flicking motions with your pencil to make the eyebrows look natural rather than blocky.

Step 3: Shaping the Face

Outline of Elsa's face shape and mouth expression.

Draw a smooth, long curve to define the jawline and chin. Add a gentle curve for the mouth with small lines at the corners. Teacher's Tip: Think of the face shape as a soft 'U'—don't make the chin too sharp!

Step 4: Starting the Hair

Sketching the initial hair strands and ear placement for Elsa.

Begin sketching the hairline using pairs of curved lines that meet at sharp points to represent strands. Add the ear on the side. Teacher's Tip: Vary the length of your hair strands to give the drawing more movement.

Step 5: Adding Hair Volume

Adding more volume to Elsa's hair with rounded strands.

Continue drawing the hair, letting the strands end in rounded, blunt points. Teacher's Tip: Elsa's hair is voluminous, so don't be afraid to draw the lines slightly away from the head shape.

Step 6: Neck and Collar

Drawing the neck and jacket collar lines for Elsa.

Connect the hair strands to finish the head shape. Draw two curved lines for the neck, which also serve as the collar of her jacket. Teacher's Tip: Keep the neck lines parallel to ensure the head looks centered.

Step 7: Sketching the Braid

Beginning the braid structure and jacket shoulder outline.

Start the braid by drawing overlapping curved lines between the ear and the neck. Outline the shoulder of the jacket. Teacher's Tip: Think of the braid as a series of connected 'U' shapes.

Step 8: Completing the Braid

Finalizing the braid segments and shoulder structure.

Finish the braid with double-pointed segments and add the 'L' shape for the remaining shoulder. Teacher's Tip: Make sure the braid looks like it is resting over her shoulder for a natural pose.

Step 9: Final Details

Adding final hair texture and facial contouring details.

Add texture to the hair with light lines, contour the collarbones, and add a soft blush to the cheeks. Teacher's Tip: Use a very sharp pencil for the hair texture to keep it looking delicate.

Step 10: Coloring Your Masterpiece

Full color illustration of Elsa from Frozen.

Bring Elsa to life with color! Use icy blues for her outfit and soft blonde for her hair. Teacher's Tip: Try using light blue colored pencils to add 'frost' highlights to her dress.