How to Draw Dobby
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw Dobby from Harry Potter with two really easy step-by-step instructions designed for kids and beginners.
Prepare to Draw Dobby from Harry Potter
Dobby is a character with a lot of unusual features, but once you break them down into simple shapes, he’s much easier to draw than he might seem.
In this tutorial, we’ll sketch this character using a method similar to the way I showed in my Harry Potter drawing tutorial. Just follow the sequence of the tutorial.
After you finish this version, be sure to scroll down to the additional guide at the end of the article. There you’ll find another way to draw Dobby with a different appearance and a completely different set of steps.
It’s a good opportunity to practice the same character with a new look and compare the two methods.
Step-by-Step Dobby Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to draw Dobby step by step
- Draw the head.
The head is trapezoid-shaped with rounded corners.
- Depict the ears.
Add two ears on the sides of the head with smooth lines, while maintaining symmetry.
- Add facial features.
Draw the eyes in the shape of ovals and use a curved line to draw the nose.
- Add the rest of the head elements.
Sketch out the mouth and the inside of the ears.
- Draw the hands.
Below the head draw two arms in the same position as in the example.
- Depict the elements of the clothing.
Draw the bow on the neck and draw the bottom outline of the clothes.
- Sketch out the legs.
Depict two thin short legs, in which the feet are turned in opposite directions.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Take the eraser and remove all extra lines on the drawing.
- Color the drawing.
You will need light beige, light pink and black.
Additional Content
I’ve also prepared a free PDF version of this tutorial. It includes a simplified version of the lesson, a coloring page, a tracing worksheet, and a grid drawing worksheet.
Download it using the link below and practice drawing Dobby anytime, even without an internet connection.
Alternative Dobby Drawing Technique
If you’d like to draw Dobby one more time, I’ve prepared another tutorial at the end of this article. It follows a completely different set of steps and shows the character with a different look, so you’ll have a chance to practice a new drawing method.
In this version, you’ll start with simple shapes for the head and body, then gradually add Dobby’s face, ears, clothing, and the remaining details.
Once you’ve completed both tutorials, compare the finished drawings and see how the same character can be created in two different ways.
Ideas for Your Dobby Drawing
Now that you’ve finished drawing Dobby, you can try creating a simple Harry Potter scene around him. Draw Hogwarts or one of the rooms of the legendary school of magic, add a fireplace, a stone wall, or any other background you like. You can also draw Hermione, Harry, or another favorite character standing next to Dobby.
If you want to make the drawing even more recognizable, add the sock that gave Dobby his freedom or another magical object from the story.
The more characters and backgrounds you draw, the easier it becomes to combine them into your own illustrations. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different poses, expressions, and settings.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed drawing Dobby and are happy with the result. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, be sure to check out my Harry Potter coloring pages, where you’ll find many characters and scenes from the series to color.
You can also explore my collection of movie drawing tutorials to learn how to draw many other characters from your favorite films.
And there’s always something new on the horizon! Stay connected and up-to-date with the latest drawing tutorials and coloring pages by following my social media pages.
