How to Draw Hello Kitty (Easy Step by Step)
Hello Kitty is a fun drawing because she is built from a few simple shapes: one wide head with a pointed ear, two black ovals for eyes, a tiny oval nose, and a bow. There is no mouth to worry about, so it is easy to get a cute, friendly face on the first try.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw Hello Kitty step by step
How to Draw Hello Kitty · 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 ear
Draw a wide, round head shape that is a little wider than it is tall, with a small pointed ear on the top left. Start at the tip of the ear, curve down and around the bottom, and stop on the right side. Also draw the top line from the ear toward the right, and leave a gap near the top right for the bow.
Step 3: The bow outline
In the gap at the top right of the head, draw the first curved lines of a sideways bow. Make a tall curve on the upper right, and a hooked curve on the left, and a short curve below them. These lines are still open, and the next step finishes them.
Step 4: The bow knot
In the middle of the bow, draw a small circle for the knot. Add a tiny loop on each side of the knot, then finish the left and right puffs of the bow so the bow is closed.
Step 5: The eyes
Draw two tall ovals low on the face, one on each side, the same size, with a wide gap between them. Color them in solid.
Step 6: The nose
Between the eyes and a little lower, draw a small, flat oval. Leave it empty. It sits in the middle of the face.
Step 7: The whiskers
Draw three short, slightly curved lines on each side of the face. Make the top one nearly flat and the other two angle downward, and let them cross the cheek edge so they stick out past the face.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Hello Kitty? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a bunny holding a heart or how to draw a rearing horse next.
Tips for drawing Hello Kitty
- Start with the wide head and the small pointed ear, and leave a gap at the top right where the bow will go. Keep the tip of the ear small.
- Draw the bow outline first, then add the little knot in the middle and close up the puffs. It is easier to place the knot once the bow shape is there.
- Make both eyes the same size and keep them far apart. Draw the whiskers last so they do not cross the eyes or nose.
Free Hello Kitty coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Hello Kitty 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 Hello Kitty drawing
Color the bow red or pink, leave the face white, and use black for the eyes and a yellow nose. For a twist, try a rainbow bow or a bow with polka dots.
Hello Kitty fun fact for kids
Hello Kitty was created in Japan in 1974 by the company Sanrio, and her full name is Kitty White.
Questions about drawing Hello Kitty
What shapes do I need to draw Hello Kitty?
You need a wide head shape with a pointed ear, two tall ovals for the eyes, and a small oval for the nose. The bow is a few puffy curves with a little circle in the middle.
How do I make my Hello Kitty look cuter?
Keep the eyes wide apart and low on the face, and make the head wide and round. Small, neat whiskers and a puffy bow also help.
Why does Hello Kitty have no mouth?
Sanrio drew her without a mouth on purpose. It also makes her face very simple to draw.
More easy character drawings
This is an unofficial fan-art drawing guide. Hello Kitty and related names are trademarks of Sanrio. Tiny Hands Create is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sanrio.
