How to Draw a Pixie (Easy Step by Step)
A pixie is a tiny storybook friend with pointy ears, a pointy hat, and wings. This one is built from simple shapes: a round head, a boxy body, and long narrow wings. A few sparkles at the end make it feel magical.
- 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 pixie step by step
How to Draw a Pixie · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: Head with pointed top
Draw a big round head, but leave a small gap at the bottom for the chin. Pull the top-right part up into a little point, like the tip of a hat.
Step 3: Hat band and fold
Draw a gently curved line across the top of the head, like a headband. Then draw a long slanted line from the band up toward the point to make the hat fold.
Step 4: Pointy ears
On each side of the head, draw a long ear that swoops out and up to a sharp point. Curve the line back to the head to close each ear.
Step 5: Eyes and smile
Add two small dots for eyes in the middle of the face. Draw a small curved smile below them.
Step 6: Body and belt
Under the head, draw a boxy shape with rounded corners for the body. Add a curved belt line across the middle, and finish the bottom with a zigzag edge.
Step 7: Arms and hands
Draw a curved arm on each side of the body. Finish each arm with a small circle for a hand.
Step 8: Legs and feet
Under the zigzag edge, draw two short straight lines for legs. Draw a flat oval at the bottom of each leg for a foot.
Step 9: Wings and sparkles
Behind each shoulder, draw a long, narrow wing that slants out to the side. Then add a few small dots and a tiny diamond sparkle nearby.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your pixie? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw an ogre or how to draw a pirate girl next.
Tips for drawing a pixie
- Draw the head first and leave room under it, so the body fits without getting squished.
- The pointy ears are the trickiest part, so start at the head and flick the line out to a sharp tip, then curve it back.
- Draw the wings long and narrow, and keep both sides about the same size so your pixie looks balanced.
Free pixie coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pixie 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 pixie drawing
Try a green hat and tunic with purple wings. For a creative twist, color the sparkles gold or silver and add glitter glue to the wings.
Pixie fun fact for kids
Pixies come from old folk tales in Cornwall and Devon in England, where people told stories about small, playful creatures. You can invent your own pixie story, like what your pixie is called and what it collects.
Questions about drawing a pixie
What shapes do I need to draw a pixie?
You need a round head, a boxy body, and two flat ovals for the feet. Add curved lines for the hat, ears and arms, and long narrow shapes for the wings.
How do I make my pixie look cuter?
Keep the eyes as small dots and the smile small and curved. Making the head big compared to the body also makes your pixie extra cute.
How do I draw pixie wings?
Draw a long, narrow shape on each side behind the shoulders, slanting out to the side. Add a few sparkles nearby to finish the magical look.
