Learn how to draw a great looking Kirby with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a beautiful Kirby.
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"First you draw a circle, then you dot the eyes, add a great big smile, and presto, it's Kirby!"
- Introduction to Kirby's Adventure
Kirby is a video game character first released by Nintendo in 1992. In the time since, "Kirby has been battling baddies across dozens of games."
The iconic Kirby lives on planet Pop Star. He has the ability to inhale objects into his large mouth, adopting their abilities.
He can absorb enemies in the same way! Kirby is only 8 inches (20 centimeters) tall, and he has no bones or teeth. He can expand like a balloon, flatten himself, or stretch. His weight is unknown, but he is light enough to be carried easily by other characters.
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Did you know? No one knows exactly where Kirby got his name. He was originally called Popopo; at that time, he was a placeholder character rather than the star.
The name "Kirby" could have been adopted from Kirby brand vacuum cleaners, because of the character's ability to inhale objects. Or, he could have been named after Nintendo's legal counsel.
Would you like to draw a cartoon of Kirby? He is very easy to draw, and this cartoon drawing tutorial will show you how.
Then, you can expand your skills to other video game characters, like Link and Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda, or Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Bowser, and Princess Peach from the Super Mario Bros. franchise.
If you liked this tutorial, see also the following drawing guides: Cartoon Monster, Goku, and Super Mario.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing Kirby
How to Draw a Great Looking Kirby for Kids, Beginners, and Adults - Step 1
1. Begin by drawing a large circle. This outlines Kirby’s head and body.
Easy Kirby Drawing - Step 2
3. Use straight lines to outline triangle shapes on the outside of the circle. These outline the legs and remaining arm.
Easy Kirby Drawing - Step 3
4. Draw two elongate ovals to form the eyes. Draw another oval within each eye.
Easy Kirby Drawing - Step 4
4. Draw two elongate ovals to form the eyes. Draw another oval within each eye.
Easy Kirby Drawing - Step 5
5. Contour Kirby’s arms and legs. Use curved lines to round out the limbs, using the triangles as a guide.
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Easy Kirby Drawing - Step 6
6. Erase the guide lines from the limbs.
Easy Kirby Drawing - Step 7
7. Erase the guide lines from the arm.
Easy Kirby Drawing - Step 8
8. Draw a straight diagonal line across the top of each eye; erase above it. Use a curved line to draw the frowning mouth.
Easy Kirby Drawing - Step 9
9. Color Kirby. He is pink, with darker pink legs and cheeks. Others of his species, known as Puffs or Kirbys, have appeared in shades of green, red, and yellow.
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