How to Draw a Tiara (Easy Step by Step)
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A tiara looks fancy, but it is built from easy shapes: a curved band, pointy peaks, small circles, a few swirls and tiny diamonds. Each step adds one piece, so you can watch a plain band turn into a sparkly crown. It is a fun drawing for anyone who loves princesses, queens, or a bit of shine.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a tiara step by step
How to Draw a Tiara · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The headband
Draw two curved lines that bend like a smile to make a wide band. Then draw a slightly curved line going up from each end of the band, so the sides lean in a little.
Step 2: The tall center peak
Above the band, near the middle, draw a tall pointy peak like a mountain. Add a small slanted line down on each side of it, with a little peak at the end of each one.
Step 3: Side peaks begin
On the left, draw a V from the top of the left side up to the little peak next to the tall one. On the right, draw just a short slanted line starting from the top of the right side.
Step 4: Round jewels
Draw a small circle sitting on top of each of the five peaks. Make the one on the tallest peak a little higher than the others. Finish the right side of the tiara by connecting its short line up to the jewel.
Step 5: Curly swirls
Draw a slanted line from the right jewel down to the point where it meets the right side. Then, under the two outer valleys, draw a short line down that curls into a little spiral, like the end of a fern.
Step 6: Center gems
Draw a small diamond shape in the middle of the tiara, below the tall peak. Then draw a tiny circle in the middle of the band.
Step 7: Little sparkles
Around the tiara, draw two tiny circles with a dot inside up high, one on each side. Then draw a small diamond shape on each side, a little lower.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your tiara? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a unicorn or how to draw a dragon next.
Tips for drawing a tiara
- Draw the curved band first and keep your lines light. Every other part sits on top of it, so a nice curve makes the whole tiara look better.
- The pointy peaks can wobble, so make a small dot where each point should go, then connect the dots with straight lines.
- For the swirls, start at the top and curl inward, like drawing a snail shell. Go slowly, and it is fine if the two swirls are not exactly the same.
Free tiara coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this tiara coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your tiara drawing
Gold or yellow looks like a real tiara, with bright pink, blue, or purple for the round jewels. For a creative twist, make a rainbow tiara with a different color on every jewel, or color it silver and add glitter with sparkly pens.
Tiara fun fact for kids
The word tiara comes from an ancient Greek word for a tall headdress worn in Persia.
Questions about drawing a tiara
What shapes do I need to draw a tiara?
You need a curved band, zigzag lines for the peaks, small circles for the jewels, and two little spirals. The middle gem and the sparkles are small diamonds and circles.
How do I make my tiara look fancier?
Add more jewels, try small dots along the band, or draw extra sparkles around it. You can also color each jewel a different color.
What is the difference between a tiara and a crown?
A crown usually goes all the way around the head, while a tiara is often a half circle that sits on top at the front. They look a lot alike when drawn, so the same steps work for both.
