How to Draw a Cartoon King

Now we will show you how to draw a cartoon king with a characteristic crown, scepter, beard, and robe for beginners.

In this tutorial, we will apply all the classic methods and techniques of drawing cartoon characters, as well as practice some basic skills once again.

As an example, we chose a characteristic image of a medieval king, but you can apply these methods to draw a cartoon king from any other era.

To do this, you only need to replace the clothing elements with those that correspond to the chosen time period and geographical setting.

How to draw a cartoon king step by step

Step 1: Sketch the cartoon king head sphere

Sketch the head as a sphere, keeping in mind that despite the cartoon style, it is still a three-dimensional form. Then draw a vertical line through the center of the face and a horizontal line. These lines should follow the turn of the face.

Step 2: Draw the torso of the cartoon king

Below the head, draw the king’s torso as a shape that widens toward the bottom. Next, indicate the arms with a pair of simple rectangular or cylindrical shapes. Position them so that you can later place objects in the hands.

Step 3: Sketch the king’s hands and scepter

Now draw the hands at the ends of the arms. In this example, the hand closer to us is open, while in the other hand the king holds a scepter. You can replace these elements with anything you prefer.

Step 4: Draw the legs of the cartoon king

Using a few smooth lines, draw the legs tapering downward. In keeping with the cartoon style, the head should be noticeably larger than that of a realistic person, and the legs should be short. Then draw long cartoon-style boots.

Step 5: Sketch the cartoon facial features

Now use the facial guidelines to begin drawing the features on the head, still using light lines. Start with the eyes, placing them symmetrically along the horizontal line. Then draw the king’s thick eyebrows above them. Between the eyes, add a cartoon nose.

Step 6: Add the cartoon mustache, beard, and crown

Below the nose, draw the king’s cartoon mustache extending to the sides. Outline the lower part of the head with a beard using light, smooth lines. On top of the head, sketch the general mass of the crown without adding details yet. Indicate the ear and the hair sticking out from under the crown.

Step 7: Detail the crown and add the cloak

Here, using three smooth curved lines, draw the points of the crown. They can be any shape. On the chest, just below the chin, draw a clasp that holds the cloak, then add flowing lines of the cloak spreading outward.

Step 8: Refine the king’s face and erase guides

Proceed to the final details and refine the facial features, gradually adjusting and correcting the elements. As you develop the cartoon king’s face, erase the unnecessary construction lines. Fill in the eyes with a dark color.

Step 9: Draw the cartoon king cloak in detail

Move on to the clasp on the chest and the fabric itself. Here you can also add a few additional folds if needed or draw a pattern on the cloak.

Step 10: Refine the torso, arms, and scepter

Trace the outline of the torso, making it cleaner and darker, and add a pattern to the clothing if needed. Then outline the arms, individual fingers, and the scepter in the king’s right hand. You can make the scepter more detailed by adding patterns or modifying its top.

Step 11: Refine the king’s legs and boots

Carefully outline the legs, refining the boots by adding soles and cuffs. Check that the proportions remain truly cartoon-like, with a large head and the rest of the body scaled accordingly.

Step 12: Trace the cartoon king with bold lines

Now give your cartoon king drawing an even more stylized cartoon look. To do this, trace the entire drawing with darker, more defined lines. You can use a softer pencil or any other tool capable of creating such lines, such as a pen, a liner, or a fine brush with black paint.

Practicing cartoon character drawing skills

If this is your first tutorial on drawing a cartoon character on our site, then you have now mastered the skills that will allow you to create other characters in this style.

If you have already studied similar guides, for example how to draw a cartoon knight, then you have now reviewed all the skills you learned before.

Regular repetition and practice help you notice nuances that you might have missed if you only drew a character once.

This is also important for those who want to deepen their understanding of a specific style or have chosen a path as an animation artist.

Try applying these skills to draw another cartoon character or animal.

For example, try drawing a cartoon police officer or any other profession, or create a more complex scene with multiple characters.