Drawing a Little Leprechaun
St. Patrick’s Day is rolling in and what’s the best way to get into the spirit? Drawing a little leprechaun of course. Drawing a leprechaun is an easy and fun activity that’s perfect for both children and adults (Irish or not!). So grab your pencil and paper and let’s get started.
1. Draw the basic shape of the leprechaun
Start by drawing a large oval shape. Create a smaller oval inside the larger one and make them overlap, this will become the head of the leprechaun. To complete the leprechaun’s body, draw a circle beneath the head and an upside-down triangle below it. Add a curved line between the head and the upside-down triangle, this will be the arms of the leprechaun.
2. Draw the face
Now we can start to add the features that make up our leprechaun’s face. First draw two eyes near the top of the leprechaun’s head, slightly slanted with two dots underneath to signify pupils. Next draw a curved line which will be the leprechaun’s nose and finish it off with a mischievous smirk.
3. Draw the clothing and accessories
With the face complete, it’s time to bring the leprechaun to life with clothes and accessories. On the top of the leprechaun’s head draw a rectangular shape for the cap, fill it in as desired. Moving onto the body of the leprechaun, draw a tailcoat with outlines of buttons on either side and two curved lines below it to form the leprechaun’s shoes. We can finish off the clothing with two pants legs and two suspenders. Now let’s add some finishing touches, draw a pot of gold accompanied by a rainbow in one hand, in the other draw a walking stick.
4. Color in the leprechaun
Finally, it’s time to color your leprechaun. Choose to color the leprechaun’s clothing in the traditional Irish green or give him any color you like. During the coloring process don’t forget to add details such as feet, eyebrows and facial hair. With the leprechaun complete, you have a St. Patrick’s Day decorations, gifts, or even a lucky charm.
Part Two: Bonus Details
Are you intrigued by all the tiny details that can be included in the leprechaun? Here are some extras features that can help to make your leprechaun truly extraordinary.
1. Draw a pipe
One of the most essential accessories for any leprechaun is a pipe. Draw a miniature curved pipe complete with a puff of smoke to give your leprechaun that magical touch.
2. Add some facial hair
No leprechaun is complete without his iconic facial hair. To create this, draw three lines on either side of the leprechaun’s face that’s slightly curled at the ends.
3. Draw some emeralds
Leprechauns are known for their love of gold and what better way to represent this than to include some emeralds. Draw a few stick figures with triangle-shaped at the top to represent emeralds.
4. Add some sparkles
What better way to show that your leprechaun is a magical being than with a few sparkles. Draw small circles with a few lines in them to signify the sparkles.
5. Draw a hat
It’s not a leprechaun without the signature hat! Draw a large triangle shape with a large buckle in the middle. This will represent the traditional hat that most leprechauns wear.
Part Three: Finishing Touches
Have you finished your leprechaun and want to give it that extra special touch? Here are a few ideas on how to do that.
1. Add some decorations
A leprechaun is often adorned with many trinkets and decorations, these could be anything from pendants to emeralds. To complete this step, draw any small objects that you think might make your leprechaun pop.
2. Draw a pot of gold
The signature gold a leprechaun possesses is easily the most iconic element about them. To draw the pot of gold, simply draw a large circle to represent the pot and several lines within it to signify coins.
3. Put it in a frame
Once you’ve drawn your leprechaun and all of its accessories, why not put it in a frame and make it a St. Patrick’s Day décor. To do this simply use a frame with a fitted background and put your leprechaun in it.
4. Create a greeting card
Once your leprechaun is complete, why not turn it into a special St. Patrick’s Day greeting card. This is a fun and personal way to send your wishes to someone special. To achieve this, simply scan or take a picture of your artwork and print it on a card for a special card that is sure to delight.
5. Add Glitter
To make your leprechaun extra magical, you can add sparkles and glitter. To do this, simply draw a few sparkles around the leprechaun and add glitter to the gold in his pot.
Part Four: Final Steps
You’ve now completed your leprechaun and it’s time to show it off.
1. Digitalize it
If you would like to share your artwork digitally, simply scan or take a picture of your work and upload it to a photo-editing website. From there, you can use the tools to touch up your work and add a few fun effects.
Coming up with the ideas and creating the artwork is a lot of fun, but the best part is showing it off! To share your artwork you can upload it to social media sites or send it in a text message with a message of your own.
3. Show off your leprechauns!
Having a leprechaun making party is a great way to get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Set up an area and provide blank paper, pencils and other art supplies, then it’s time to get creative and start drawing. Once everyone is done, put the artwork on display or place it around the house.
4. Make it a tradition
Making leprechauns is a lot of fun and a great way to bond with your family and friends. So why not make it a tradition? Every year challenge yourself and see if you can create an even better leprechaun!
5. Have a little fun!
Making leprechauns isn’t just about creating an artwork, it’s about having fun. Experiment and try different colors, shapes and accessories to give your leprechaun a unique style. Don’t forget to have a little fun too!
