How to Draw Tiana: Easy 10-Step Princess Tutorial

Bring Princess Tiana to life with this step-by-step drawing guide, perfect for young artists ages 7+. You will need a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite markers or colored pencils to complete this royal portrait. Follow along to master facial proportions and Tianaโ€™s signature leaf-inspired crown.

10 Steps

๐ŸŽฏ Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of Princess Tiana, perfect for inspiration.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Sketching the Expressive Eyes

Close up of Tiana's eyes with detailed lashes and pupils drawn in pencil.

Draw two teardrop-shaped outlines for the eyes. Add thick, dark lashes at the outer corners. Tip: Draw three small circles inside each eye for the iris and pupil, leaving a tiny white dot to make her eyes sparkle!

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Step 2: Defining the Face Shape

Pencil outline of Tiana's face shape, including nose, mouth, and ear placement.

Use a smooth, continuous curved line to form the chin and jawline. Add a small ear on the side and define the nose and lips. Tip: Keep the jawline soft and rounded to maintain that friendly cartoon style.

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Step 3: Styling the Hair

Pencil sketch showing Tiana's curly hair framing her face.

Sketch the hair framing her forehead using soft, curved lines. Add spiral-shaped tendrils on the sides. Tip: Use a light touch with your pencil to create the curls so they look bouncy and natural.

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Step 4: Adding the Crown Base

Pencil sketch of Tiana's hair with the first leaf of her crown added.

Complete the hair outline and draw the first leaf of her crown. Add a center vein line to the leaf. Tip: Ensure the leaf points slightly upward to give it a regal look.

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Step 5: Finishing the Crown

Detailed pencil sketch of Tiana's completed leaf crown.

Add more leaves around the crown, each with a center vein. Draw small stems reaching upward with circles at the tips. Tip: Keep the leaves symmetrical for a balanced, professional appearance.

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Step 6: Drawing the Neck and Necklace

Pencil sketch showing Tiana's neck and beaded necklace detail.

Outline the neck with two gentle curves. Add the necklace using small circles and a teardrop shape. Tip: Draw the necklace beads slightly different sizes to make them look like real jewelry.

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Step 7: Sketching the Shoulders

Pencil sketch of Tiana's shoulders and glove tops.

Use overlapping curves to draw the shoulders and the top of her gloves. Tip: Make the glove lines slightly wider than the arm to show the fabric texture.

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Step 8: Adding Dress Details

Pencil sketch showing the petal-like layers of Tiana's dress.

Continue the dress outline with leaf-like shapes. Tip: Use long, sweeping strokes to make the dress look like it's made of soft petals.

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Step 9: Finalizing the Outline

Final pencil outline of Tiana's dress before coloring.

Complete the front of the dress with pointed petal shapes. Tip: Go over your final lines with a pen and erase any stray pencil marks for a clean look.

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Step 10: Bringing Tiana to Life with Color

Finished, colored drawing of Princess Tiana in her green dress.

Fill in your drawing! Use vibrant light greens and yellows for the dress and crown. Tip: Use a darker green for the shadows under the petals to add depth to your drawing.