Patrick Star Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Learning how to draw Patrick Star is easier than it looks — the whole thing starts with the character’s two or three signature shapes. This guide walks you through a Patrick Star drawing in six clear steps, then hands you a set of Patrick Star drawing ideas to keep going: easy versions for beginners, cute and cartoon takes, and variations worth sketching when you want more.
- Difficulty Medium
- Time ~20 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with the character’s two or three signature shapes
How to Draw Patrick Star Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Star body guide
Draw a light circle in the middle of the page for the whole star body.
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Star body guide
Draw a light circle in the middle of the page for the whole star body.
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Five-point outline
Trace five rounded points around the circle, one pointing up and two pointing down like legs.
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Eyes and nose
Add two large oval eyes side by side in the upper middle, then a small round nose just below them.
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Brows and mouth
Draw two thick eyebrows just above the eyes, then a wide open smiling mouth below the nose.
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Rounded cheeks
Add two small round cheek circles on either side of the mouth.
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Patterned shorts
Draw a pair of shorts with a scalloped edge across the lower point of the star.
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Shorts dots and crease
Add a few small flower dots on the shorts, then a short crease line below them.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light star body circle guide.
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Color patrick
Fill the body pink, the shorts light green with purple dots, and the cheeks a deeper pink.
Patrick Star Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic Patrick Star clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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An expression sheet
The same face six times: happy, angry, shocked, smug, sleepy, crying — how professionals actually practice a character.
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Patrick Star as a simple icon
Reduce the character to 3–4 shapes that still read instantly — a real design challenge.
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Chibi Patrick Star
Two-heads-tall version: giant head, tiny body, maximum cute — the most forgiving fan-art style.
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Patrick Star doing something mundane
Grocery shopping, waiting for the bus, doing taxes — the comedy of icons in ordinary life.
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Patrick Star in a different art style
Redraw the character as if another show's artist drew them — a style-study exercise fans love to see.
Tips for Better Patrick Star Drawings
- Likeness lives in the silhouette: if you fill your character drawing with solid black and it’s still recognizable, you’ve nailed it. If not, no amount of interior detail will save it.
- Count heads: character proportions are deliberate design choices, and using the wrong head-count is why fan art looks "off" even when every feature is right.
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What is the easiest way to draw Patrick Star?
Start with the character’s two or three signature shapes, keeping your lines light. Refine the outline, add the defining details, then erase the construction shapes. The nine-step method above breaks this down — most people get a recognizable Patrick Star on their very first try with it.
How long does Patrick Star drawing take?
A simple Patrick Star drawing takes about 20 minutes following this tutorial. A quick doodle version can be done in two or three minutes, while a detailed, fully-shaded study might take an hour. Speed comes with repetition — the second attempt is always faster than the first.
What supplies do I need for Patrick Star drawings?
Just a pencil, an eraser, and any paper. An HB pencil for construction lines and a 2B for final outlines is a nice upgrade, and colored pencils or markers finish it off — but nothing on this page requires special supplies.
Can kids draw Patrick Star?
Yes — Patrick Star is very manageable once you use construction shapes, and this method was written for first-timers. Kids can follow the same steps; just expect wobblier lines and more charm.
