How to Draw a Leprechaun

Steps

Draw a stick figure. This will serve as the base pose for your Leprechaun.

Sketch shapes (as shown) and then add guidelines. Remember that leprechauns are small and almost elf-like in nature—try to depict that in your proportions.

Sketch in the facial features. Remember that leprechauns usually have a beard and elf-like ears.

Sketch green clothes and hat and a pipe. Draw the body as shown.

Outline the whole image in permanent media (like ink or paint). Make sure to erase all of your guidelines.

Color your illustration and you're done! Add in a pot of gold and a rainbow if desired.

Alternate Method

Start by sketching the head. Draw a circle in the center of the page. Inside the circle, draw two perpendicular lines—one going vertically and one going horizontally.

Draw a flat oval on top of the head. Add a truncated cone on top of the circle. This will be the hat.

Draw a semicircle under the head. It should connect with the bottom of the hat. This will be the beard. Then, on each upper side of the semicircle draw a small pointy arch shape.

Draw a circle with no top under the head. This will be the body.

Sketch arms and hands. Position them as if the leprechaun is showing you something.

Sketch a small pot in the right arm. To draw, draw a circle with a ring around it. You can also add handles if you wish.

Draw a "U" with a square bottom below the body. This will make the pants.

Sketch the legs and feet.

Outline the shape and add details.

Erase the sketch lines.

Color the drawing!