How to Draw Baby Yoda
Learn how to draw baby Yoda (Grogu) with my easy step-by-step drawing tutorials created for kids, their parents, and art teachers.
How to Draw Baby Yoda: Basic Information
You may also have known this cute character as Grogu. Anyway, I’ll show you how to draw Baby Yoda or Grogu in this super simple tutorial.
Grogu is a small child who has Jedi powers. The Mandalorian fans were only able to find out his story at the end of the second season. Before that, many called him Baby Yoda, although these heroes were united only by the race and the same abilities of the Jedi.
Many fans are convinced that Grogu will appear more than once in video games, films, and Star Wars series. This little Jedi already has a huge army of fans. That is why I decided to present you this drawing guide on drawing Grogu from the Mandalorian.
Before we begin the lesson, I want to mention that the techniques and methods we’ll cover are highly applicable to drawing Master Yoda from the classic Star Wars films.
Baby Yoda Drawing Tutorial
Materials:
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 40 minutes
How to Draw Baby Yoda
- Draw the head of Grogu.
Start by drawing a simple oval shape that will serve as Baby Yoda’s head. The oval should be slightly wider than it is tall, giving the head a rounded yet slightly squished appearance. This shape doesn’t need to be perfect, as it’s just the base outline for the head. Keep the lines light, so they can be easily adjusted later.
- Outline the body.
Next, draw the body by extending two slightly curved lines downward from the bottom edges of the head. These lines should flare out slightly to create a trapezoidal shape, with the bottom being wider than the top. Connect the ends of these lines to complete the outline of Baby Yoda’s body.
- Add the eyes of Grogu.
In this step, add Baby Yoda’s large, expressive eyes. Start by drawing two large ovals on the upper portion of the head, leaving some space between them. These ovals should be slightly tilted to match the contour of the head and give Baby Yoda a more lifelike appearance. The eyes should be placed symmetrically, with their lower edges slightly above the middle of the head.
- Detail the head of Baby Yoda.
Now, add more facial details by drawing Baby Yoda’s eyebrows and mouth. Above each eye, draw a small, curved line to represent the eyebrows, giving him a subtle, thoughtful expression. Then, below the eyes, draw a small, curved line for the mouth.
- Draw Grogu’s ears.
Extend two curved, triangular shapes outward from each side of the head, sloping slightly downward, to form the ears. These ears should be long, pointed, and narrow, angled to create the character’s iconic look. Adding an inner ear lines can make the ears appear more three-dimensional.
- Illustrate the collar.
In this step, draw the large, folded collar of Baby Yoda’s cloak. Starting just below the chin area, draw two curved lines that wrap around the body outline. These lines should flare out slightly to create a thick, warm-looking collar.
- Add the hands of Grogu.
Now, add Baby Yoda’s tiny hands peeking out from the cloak. At the lower part of the body, draw two small, curved shapes for the hands, each with three fingers. These hands should be positioned so that they appear to be resting against the cloak. The fingers should be drawn as simple curved lines.
- Erase the guidelines.
With the basic shapes in place, it’s time to finalize the outlines of your Baby Yoda drawing. Go over all the lines you’ve drawn so far, refining the shapes and making adjustments as needed. Ensure that the head, ears, and body proportions are consistent, and that the facial features are symmetrical.
- Color Baby Yoda
Color the character, using green for the skin, brown for the coat, and tan for the collar. Darken the pupils, adding highlights to the eyes to make them pop. You can again go over the entire drawing, smoothing out any rough edges and making final refinements to achieve a polished look.
Additional Content
Remember to download the PDF version of this drawing guide. This version offers a concise tutorial and a few extras to make your drawing experience even more enjoyable.
How to Draw Grogu: Additional Tutorial
This tutorial offers an alternative approach to drawing Grogu (Baby Yoda), providing a different style compared to the first tutorial. While both guides focus on creating a simplified version of the character suitable for artists of all skill levels, this version emphasizes a rounder, more childlike appearance.
To draw with this method, start by sketching a round head. Add large, slightly curved ears extending from both sides of the head. Draw two big eyes, a small nose, and a curved smile to form his face. Next, outline his cloak with a thick collar around the neck, extending down to create the body.
Add details to the ears and collar, then sketch the small arms and hands peeking out from the cloak. Finally, refine the drawing by adding more details and color, using light green for the skin and neutral tones for the cloak, to complete your cute Grogu illustration.
Conclusion
This was a guide on how to draw Baby Yoda. I aimed to make this drawing lesson as simple as possible for artists of all skill levels. If you enjoyed my work, don’t forget to like and comment. I’d also be happy to answer any of your questions.
I also want to remind you that my site offers a wide range of drawing lessons featuring various movie characters. Each of these characters is drawn in a super simplified style, making the lessons perfect even for the youngest artists. So, head over to the Movies category on my site and start drawing with me!
I loved the baby yoda drawing! it was adorable!!!!
Many thanks!
Cute! I did this drawing for my mom, it is her birthday!