How to Draw a King (Easy Step by Step)
This little king is built from friendly shapes: a round head, a cloud-shaped beard, a zigzag crown, a bell-shaped robe, and two ovals for feet. It is a fun first character to draw because every part is simple. Kids can make it their own with a different crown or a silly scepter.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a king step by step
How to Draw a King · 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: Sides of the head
Draw two curved lines near the top of your page, like the left and right sides of a big round head. Leave the top and the bottom open, because the crown and the beard will fill them in.
Step 3: The fluffy beard
Draw a wavy line straight across the lower part of the head, joining the bottom ends of the two side curves. Then curve down from each end and join them with a bumpy, cloud-like line along the bottom.
Step 4: The crown
On top of the head, draw a long, slightly curved line for the crown band. Draw a zigzag with three points above it, then add a small ring in the middle of the band as a jewel.
Step 5: Eyes and smile
Add two small round dots for eyes, spaced wide apart on the head. Draw a little curved smile in the middle of the beard.
Step 6: The royal robe
Under the beard, draw two lines that slant slightly outward, like a bell. Close the bottom with a wavy line.
Step 7: Two oval feet
Draw two wide ovals at the bottom, one under each side of the robe. Leave a little gap between them.
Step 8: Arms, buttons and scepter
Draw a short curved arm on each side of the robe, with a little circle at the end of the left arm for a hand. Add a row of four small dots on the robe for buttons. Then draw a tall straight line on the right side with a curly ring at the top and a small circle where the right hand holds it.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your king? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a queen or how to draw a scroll next.
Tips for drawing a king
- Draw the crown after the head sides, so the band sits neatly across the top of the head.
- Make the beard with soft bumps along the bottom. Think of drawing three small clouds in a row.
- Keep the scepter line tall and straight. Draw it lightly first, then trace over it once it looks right.
Free king coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this king 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 king drawing
Try gold or yellow for the crown and scepter, red or purple for the robe, and gray or white for the beard. For a creative twist, give the king a rainbow robe or a crown with jewels in every color.
King fun fact for kids
The British Crown Jewels, which include royal crowns and a scepter, have been kept at the Tower of London for hundreds of years, and visitors can go and see them.
Questions about drawing a king
What shapes do I need to draw a king?
You need two curved lines for the sides of the head, a zigzag for the crown, a wavy cloud shape for the beard, a bell shape for the robe, and ovals for the feet. Small dots make the eyes and the buttons.
How do I make my king look friendlier?
Give him a little curved smile and wide-set round eyes. Soft, bumpy lines on the beard also make him look cuddly.
How do I draw a crown that looks even?
Start with a slightly curved line for the band, then draw the zigzag on top with the points about the same height. Add the small ring jewel in the middle of the band.
