How to Draw Mew: Easy 10-Step Pokémon Drawing Guide

Bring the legendary Pokémon Mew to life with this simple, guided drawing lesson perfect for young artists ages 6 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to master this iconic character. Follow along to build confidence in your sketching skills while creating a masterpiece you can proudly color.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head Base

Pencil sketch showing a circle and oval overlapping to form the base structure of Mew's head.

Lightly draw an overlapping circle and oval to map out the head shape. Teacher's Tip: Keep these lines very faint—they are just a 'map' for your final drawing and will be erased later!

Step 2: Adding Ears and Facial Structure

Drawing showing the addition of rounded triangular ears and a small nose curve to the head structure.

Draw two rounded triangles on the sides of the head for ears. Add a small curve for the nose and two short lines for the neck. Teacher's Tip: Make the ears slightly asymmetrical to give your Mew a curious, tilted look.

Step 3: Cleaning the Face

The head shape after erasing the internal construction lines, leaving a clean outline of Mew's head.

Carefully erase the internal guide lines from the face so you have a clean silhouette. Teacher's Tip: Use a kneaded eraser if you have one; it’s gentler on the paper and won't leave messy crumbs.

Step 4: Mapping the Body

Two overlapping circles sketched below the head to represent the torso.

Sketch two overlapping circles beneath the neck to form the torso. Teacher's Tip: Think of these as two bubbles—they don't need to be perfect circles, just soft, rounded shapes.

Step 5: Drawing the First Leg

Detailed sketch of Mew's first leg with knee, foot, and toe details.

Connect the body circles with a curve, then sketch the knee and foot. Use 'U' shapes for the toes. Teacher's Tip: Keep the toes small and rounded to maintain Mew's cute, soft aesthetic.

Step 6: Adding the Second Leg

Sketch of the second leg added to the body, mirroring the style of the first leg.

Draw the back leg using a long 'J' shaped line for the thigh. Add the foot and toes to match the first leg. Teacher's Tip: Try to keep the feet roughly the same size to ensure your drawing looks balanced.

Step 7: Refining the Body

The refined body shape of Mew after erasing unnecessary construction lines.

Gently erase the extra guide lines from the torso. Keep the lines that define the body's curve. Teacher's Tip: If you accidentally erase too much, just lightly re-sketch the outline.

Step 8: Adding Arms and Tail

Sketch showing the addition of Mew's arms and long, flowing tail.

Draw the arms with small triangular fingers and sketch the long, sweeping tail with an oblong tip. Teacher's Tip: The tail should look fluid and graceful—don't make it too stiff!

Step 9: Drawing the Eyes

Close-up of Mew's face with teardrop-shaped eyes and pupils added.

Draw two teardrop-shaped eyes with small ovals for pupils. Add a tiny curved line above each eye for depth. Teacher's Tip: The eyes are the 'window' to the character—take your time to make them symmetrical.

Step 10: Bringing Mew to Life with Color

The final colored drawing of Mew in shades of light pink.

Color your Mew using a soft pink or light purple. Teacher's Tip: Use light, circular motions with your pencil to get an even, smooth color without harsh streaks.