How to Draw a Genie (Easy Step by Step)
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A genie is fun to draw because the bottom of the body turns into a swirly tail of smoke instead of legs. This genie is built from simple shapes: a big circle for the head, a straight headband, a small diamond jewel, a few curved loops for the arms, and a wide oval lamp. Kids can practice circles, curves and swirls all in one picture.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 9 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 genie step by step
How to Draw a Genie · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The round head
Draw a big circle for the head near the top of the page. Leave a tiny gap at the bottom of the circle where the chin will be.
Step 3: Headband, face and collar
Draw a straight band across the head, with pointy ends that flare out on each side. Under it, add two dots for eyes and a little curved smile. Below the chin, draw a small V for the collar with a short wiggly line on each side and two tiny dashes underneath.
Step 4: The jewel
Above the band, near the top of the head, draw one small diamond shape for the jewel.
Step 5: The neck
Under the chin, draw a short curved line across to close the gap and make the neck. It sits right above the V of the collar.
Step 6: Folded arms
Draw a rounded loop on each side of the body for the arms, bending in toward the middle. Then draw a long wavy line across the front to join them, like arms folded across the chest.
Step 7: The waist sash
Below the folded arms, draw two flat, stretched ovals that overlap around the waist. They make the sash that wraps around the genie.
Step 8: The smoky tail
From each end of the sash, draw a curvy line that swoops down. Let the left line flick out toward the left at the bottom, and the right line curve down and in, so the tail looks like a curl of smoke.
Step 9: Lamp and smoke puff
At the bottom, draw a wide flat oval for the lamp, with a smaller oval inside it near the top. Then add a little curly puff of smoke on the right side.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your genie? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a samurai or how to draw a pharaoh next.
Tips for drawing a genie
- Draw the head circle first and leave plenty of room below it, because the body and smoky tail need lots of space.
- Draw the headband straight across the head, then flare out the ends on each side. Draw it lightly first if it looks wobbly.
- The tail is the trickiest part. Make two curvy lines that swoop down from the waist, and let them flow with a relaxed hand.
Free genie coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this genie 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 genie drawing
Try a bright blue or purple for the genie's skin and gold for the headband and jewel. For a creative twist, color the smoke tail in rainbow stripes and add stars around it.
Genie fun fact for kids
The English word genie comes from the Arabic word jinn. It came into English through French, and the stories about spirits that grant wishes are told in many places around the world.
Questions about drawing a genie
What shapes do I need to draw a genie?
You need a big circle for the head, a small diamond for the jewel, rounded loops for the arms, flat ovals for the sash and a wide oval for the lamp. The smoky tail is made of two long curvy lines.
How do I make my genie look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and round and place them wide apart, then add a little smile. A round head that is larger than the body makes any character look cuter.
How do I draw the smoky tail?
Start at the sash with two lines and curve them down like a tornado. Let the ends flick out near the lamp, and finish with a small curly puff of smoke on the side.
