How to Draw a Gravity Falls Gnome: Easy 10-Step Guide

Bring the mystery of Gravity Falls to your sketchbook! This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 6+ looking to master cartoon proportions. You will only need a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to bring this mischievous forest dweller to life.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of a gnome from Gravity Falls.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes

Two overlapping circles representing the gnome's eyes with pupils drawn in the center.

Draw two circles that slightly overlap. Add a small, dark pupil in the center of each. Teacher's Tip: Keep these circles close together to give your gnome that classic, wide-eyed cartoon look.

Step 2: Adding the Nose and Mustache

A small curved nose and a wide, butterfly-shaped mustache outline.

Sketch a small curved line for the nose, then add a butterfly-shaped outline for the mustache underneath. Teacher's Tip: Use light, feathery strokes for the mustache so you can adjust the symmetry.

Step 3: Defining the Face

A rounded outline forming the gnome's head shape.

Draw a smooth, rounded line around the eyes and mustache to form the gnome's face. Teacher's Tip: Think of this as drawing a soft, squishy potato shape.

Step 4: The Hat and Eyebrows

A tall, triangular hat and thick, expressive eyebrows added to the gnome's head.

Draw a tall, rounded triangle for the hat and two curved lines for the bushy eyebrows. Teacher's Tip: Make the hat tip slightly rounded to give it a soft, fabric-like appearance.

Step 5: Sketching the Beard

A long, wavy beard composed of connected curved lines.

Use a series of connected, wavy 'U' lines to create the long, flowing beard. Teacher's Tip: Vary the size of the 'U' shapes to make the beard look more natural and fluffy.

Step 6: Adding the Ear

A detailed ear shape attached to the side of the gnome's head.

Draw a 'C' shape on the side of the head for the ear, adding a small curve inside for detail. Connect it to the hat. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the ear sits right at the level of the eyes.

Step 7: Drawing the First Arm

A cartoon arm with fingers drawn using overlapping curved lines.

Extend two curved lines for the arm and use small 'U' shapes for the fingers. Teacher's Tip: Keep the arm slightly bent to give the character a relaxed posture.

Step 8: Adding the Second Arm

The second arm and hand added to the gnome's body.

Repeat the process for the second arm, adding subtle lines to show the palm and knuckles. Teacher's Tip: Focus on the overlapping lines to create the illusion of depth in the hand.

Step 9: Legs and Shoes

The gnome's legs and rounded shoes drawn at the base of the body.

Draw two short, thick legs and add rounded shoes at the bottom. Teacher's Tip: Make the shoes slightly larger than the feet to give the gnome a sturdy, grounded look.

Step 10: Final Touches and Color

The fully colored and finished drawing of the Gravity Falls gnome.

Erase your guide lines and add vibrant colors—think bright red for the hat and earthy tones for the clothes. Teacher's Tip: Use a darker shade of red for the hat's shadow to make it pop!