How To Draw Elsa - 2 Ways (With Pictures)

Today’s drawing challenge is inspired by Frozen!

Join me as we learn how to draw Elsa in a cute cartoon style.

Let’s draw Elsa together using simple shapes and easy lines.

Table of Contents

How to Draw Elsa – A Step by Step Guide

1. How To Draw Elsa Full Body

Step 1: Start by drawing a simple curved shape like a soft “U” for Elsa’s face. Make the curve smooth and rounded, as this is a cute chibi style.

Step 2: Above the face, draw the top outline of her hair. Make two curved lines that join at the sides, forming the top of her head and giving her hair a fluffy, rounded shape.

Step 3: Draw the large swooping strand of hair that falls over her forehead. It should curve from the top right down toward the middle of the forehead. Then add the rest of the head shape behind it.

Step 4: Add more hair lines inside the large strand to show texture. Also sketch the curved shape of her braid wrapping over her shoulder.

Step 5: Draw two large, round eyes with thick eyelashes. Add two small highlights in each eye to make them look shiny. Draw small curved eyebrows above them.

Draw a tiny nose and a small smiling mouth. Keep the size small for a cute cartoon look.

Step 6: Draw a short neck below the face. Then extend the braid downward. Add small rounded sections along the braid to make it look realistic but cute.

Step 7: Draw two curved lines from her shoulders to outline the top part of her dress. Keep the lines soft and flowing.

Step 8: Draw the skirt by adding a wide triangular shape that flares outward near the bottom. Make the bottom edges slightly curved so the dress looks soft and flowing.

Step 9: Sketch one arm lifting upward as if she is using ice magic.

Step 10: Draw her other arm hanging down gently. Then add details on the dress such as the sleeves and neckline.

Step 11: Add the other arm

Step 12: Draw several small snowflakes around her raised hand to show her ice power. You can draw simple “X” shapes with extra lines or more detailed star shapes.