How to Draw a Kid in an Elf Costume (Easy Step by Step)
A little elf with a floppy hat, big pointy ears and curly toes is fun to draw because almost everything is a simple shape. You will use curves, triangles, ovals and a zigzag. By the end, your elf will be standing with a present.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a kid in an elf costume step by step
How to Draw a Kid in an Elf Costume · 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: Head and cheeks
Draw a wide U shape for the lower part of the head, with the two sides curving up and the chin rounded at the bottom. Leave the top open for the hat.
Step 3: The floppy hat
Draw a big curved dome across the top of the head. Add a thick band across the forehead with two long curved lines, and let the tip of the hat flop over to the right.
Step 4: Pointy ears
Draw a pointy triangle sticking out from each side of the head, starting at the hat band and curving down to the cheek.
Step 5: A happy face
Draw two small round dots for eyes, side by side. Add a little curvy smile in the middle below them.
Step 6: The body
Under the head, draw a rounded box for the tunic, with a flat top and sides going straight down. Add a curved line down each side for the arms.
Step 7: Collar and present
Draw a zigzag line across the chest for the collar. Under it, draw two flat lines for the present, then close the bottom with one straight line.
Step 8: Hands, legs and toes
Draw two little hands at the sides of the present, then a line down the middle of the present. Add two short legs below the body, and a small curl on each outer side for the toes.
Step 9: The elf shoes
At the bottom of each leg, draw a wide flat oval for a shoe. Make the two shoes touch in the middle, next to the curly toes.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in an elf costume? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a snowman or how to draw Santa Claus next.
Tips for drawing a kid in an elf costume
- Draw the hat band as two long curved lines that go all the way across the top of the head, so the hat looks snug.
- Make the two ears match by drawing one, then holding your paper up to the light to copy its size and angle on the other side.
- The curly toes are the trickiest part. Draw a small curl on each side of the legs, then add the oval shoes next to them.
Free kid in an elf costume coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in an elf costume 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 kid in an elf costume drawing
Try a red hat with a green tunic and gold shoes. For a twist, color the present in your favorite colors.
Kid in an elf costume fun fact for kids
The word elf comes from the Old English word ælf, so people were telling stories about elves in English for more than a thousand years.
Questions about drawing a kid in an elf costume
What shapes do I need to draw an elf?
You need a U shape for the head, triangles for the ears, ovals for the shoes and a rounded box for the body. A zigzag line makes the collar.
How do I make my elf look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and wide apart. A little curved smile and a big floppy hat make the elf look extra friendly.
How do I draw the pointy elf ears?
Start at the hat band and draw a line out to a point. Then draw a second line curving back to the cheek to close the triangle.
