Introduction
Do you want to take your drawing skills to a whole new level? Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a creative amateur, learning how to draw Alice from the popular Lewis Carroll story, Alice in Wonderland, is an achievable task. With a few simple steps and some practice, you’ll be ready to draw your own Alice in no time. Let’s dig in and get started!
Creating the Alice Outline
Alice’s signature curly hair and pinafore are unmistakable features that make her character iconic. The key to drawing Alice is getting the facial features and the overall shape right. To begin, draw a basic outline on graph paper so that you can have a straight guideline and estimate the size of the head, body, and limbs. Once you have the basic outline complete, you’ll be able to sculpt the features of Alice more accurately.
Adding Features to the Face
Next, let’s work on the facial features. Draw two almond-shaped eyes and an oval-shaped nose. Start with the basic shape first before adding details like lashes and dimples to the face. Use light strokes of the pencil to give facial expressions to your Alice—a mischievous grin or a pensive frown. If you want your Alice to look more innocent, leave her with a closed-mouth expression.
Drawing the Outfit and Hair
Alice famously wore a pinafore, a simple, sleeveless apron-like garment. To draw her famous outfit, start with two broad, curved lines that create the shape of the pinafore. From there, you can add custom patterns or details that you like. When you’re nearly done, draw Alice’s iconic curls to complete her look.
Coloring and Finishing Touches
Once your Alice is completely drawn, you can start bringing life to your drawing with color. Think of Alice as an adventurous, free-spirited explorer and choose colors that reflect that. To enhance the final look of your Alice, go back and add additional detailing, like a teacup just off the edge of the page!
Once you’re done, draw a few more Alices to practice your newly acquired skills! With a little practice, you’ll be able to draw an amazing Alice in no time.
