How to Draw a Prince (Easy Step by Step)
A prince is a great first character because he is built from simple shapes: a big circle for the head, straight lines for the body, and a zigzag crown on top. A sash and a cape make him look royal without any tricky details. Kids can finish him in just a few steps and then make him their own.
- 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 prince step by step
How to Draw a Prince · 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: The big round head
Draw a large circle for the head, a little wider than it is tall. Leave a small gap at the top for the crown and a small gap at the bottom for the neck.
Step 3: The royal crown
In the gap at the top of the head, draw a short curved band. Add a zigzag with three points above it, then put a tiny dot in the middle of the band for a jewel.
Step 4: Neckline and body sides
Just under the head, draw a wide line across for the neckline, curling down a little at the right end. Then draw two tall straight lines going down from each end of it for the sides of the body.
Step 5: The cape
On the left, draw a curved line down from the shoulder, then a slanted line along the bottom to close the cape. On the right, draw a short line down and a short flat line at the bottom for the other edge of the cape.
Step 6: The sash
Draw two long, slanted lines from the left shoulder down toward the right side of the body. They make a wide stripe across the chest like a royal ribbon.
Step 7: Belt and shoes
Draw two wavy lines across the lower body for the belt. Then draw two short lines for legs and a wide oval shoe under each one.
Step 8: Face, collar and arms
Add two round dots for eyes and a small curvy smile. Then draw puffy shoulders and a collar at the neckline, and two bent arms with round hands. Give the right hand a small stick to hold, and add a few short lines on the belt and shoes.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your prince? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a merman or how to draw a pixie next.
Tips for drawing a prince
- Draw the head circle first and leave a gap at the top. The crown then fits in neatly, and you do not have to squeeze it in.
- The crown zigzag is the trickiest part. Make three dots for the points first, then connect them with straight lines.
- Draw the sash as two slanted lines that run side by side. Keeping them the same distance apart makes the ribbon look even and neat.
Free prince coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this prince 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 prince drawing
Try gold for the crown and a deep red or royal blue for the sash and cape. For a creative twist, give the prince a rainbow cape or turn the little stick in his hand into a magic wand.
Prince fun fact for kids
The word prince comes from the Latin word princeps, which means first or chief.
Questions about drawing a prince
What shapes do I need to draw a prince?
You need a big circle for the head, two tall lines for the sides of the body, and ovals for the shoes. The crown is a zigzag line on top of a curved band.
How do I make my prince look cuter?
Make the head extra big and keep the eyes small and round. A small, curvy smile makes him look friendly.
How do I draw a crown that looks even?
Draw the curved band first, then make three points above it with the middle one a little taller. Add a small dot jewel in the center.
