How to Draw Grumpy from the Seven Dwarfs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: 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.
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   Step 2: 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. , At this point Grumpy's body should sort of look like a falling-apart snowman. , Draw the hands crossed over the upper part of the body (the left hand will be hidden under the right hand). , The feet ovals should be longer than the others, so take that detail into account. , 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. , 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. , 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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   Step 3: Make a semicircle under the teardrop shape

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   Step 4: to the right side.

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   Step 5: Draw several overlapping ovals on either side of the teardrop shape.

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   Step 6: Draw more ovals for the legs and feet over the lower part of the body shape.

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   Step 7: Outline the head and add facial features over the sketch.

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   Step 8: Outline the body and detail the clothing over the sketch.

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   Step 9: Line the drawing with black ink.

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