How to Draw Grumpy from the Seven Dwarfs

Grumpy is one of the seven dwarves from the 1937 Disney animation Snow White. This tutorial will show you how to draw Grumpy in a few easy steps.

Steps

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    Draw a circle with guidelines for the head. All seven dwarves' heads are very round, like basketballs--look at the illustration to get it exactly right.
  2. Image titled Draw teardrop Step 2
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    Draw a plump teardrop shape with the larger part tilted to the left. Connect it underneath the head as shown. This part will be the body.
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  3. Image titled Draw semicircle Step 3
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    Make a semicircle under the teardrop shape, to the right side. At this point Grumpy's body should sort of look like a falling-apart snowman.
  4. Image titled Draw hands Step 4
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    Draw several overlapping ovals on either side of the teardrop shape. Draw the hands crossed over the upper part of the body (the left hand will be hidden under the right hand).
  5. Image titled Draw legs Step 5
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    Draw more ovals for the legs and feet over the lower part of the body shape. The feet ovals should be longer than the others, so take that detail into account.
  6. Image titled Draw head and face Step 6
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    Outline the head and add facial features over the sketch. Make a face with the right eye closed and the right eye opened, frowning eyebrows, a big nose, and a closed mouth. Put a cap over the head and a short, ruffled beard under his face.
  7. Image titled Draw body and clothing Step 7
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    Outline the body and detail the clothing over the sketch. Draw a tunic over a chubby belly, secured with a buckled belt, as well as lumpy shoes on his feet.
    • Keep Grumpy's arms crossed against his chest to give him his distinctive irritated air.
  8. Image titled Ink and color Step 8
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    Line the drawing with black ink. Try to make a modular line, which passes from a thin to a thick line and vice versa. This will make your drawing look better and more professional. Erase any leftover pencil and add color!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I make it easier?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    To make it easier look at a reference image to help you see how he should look and how he is proportioned.
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Co-authors: 8
Updated: September 15, 2021
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Categories: Drawing Disney Characters
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