How to Draw a Fairy

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: October 25, 2022

Fairies are mythical beings with magical powers. This tutorial will show you step-by-step instructions on how to draw a fairy.

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First draw a basic outline of your fairy's body using shapes.
Draw four ovals to make the wings.
Add details, like your fairy's hair, face, and clothes.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Drawing a Fairy Sitting on a Flower

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Some fairies have pointy ears, you can also draw it here.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Drawing a Cute Fairy

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During this step, think of what position you imagine your fairy to be in - she could be sitting or lying down. This illustration will be a sketch of a fairy that is flying. Add a crossed vertical and horizontal line on the face for accurate positioning of the face’s parts.
Add a pair of wings and refine the hands’ details by drawing the fingers.
Draw the nose and sketch a smiling lip on the fairy’s face.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

Drawing a Girl Flower Fairy

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Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

Drawing a Boy Tree Fairy

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Add a line in the middle of the circle.

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How can I draw a flower fairy?

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Start by drawing a normal fairy, but then base her outfit off of a flower. For example, a bluebell fairy might have a bluebell-shaped skirt. Also, try to use the flower's colors in the fairy. For example, a sunflower fairy might have lots of gold, yellow and brown in her outfit.

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I am making a board game about fairies and my teacher wants me to draw one, but I know I will mess up on one of these. What should I do?

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Choose whichever one you think looks easiest, perhaps Method 2 or 4. Make a rough draft or two before you make the final copy so you get some practice. You can even print this article out and trace over the drawings a few times if you want. All in all, I'm sure your teacher doesn't expect your drawing to be perfect.

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How should I draw the wings if I want more detail?

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Add your own special details, like curves on the shape, designs, sparkles, veins, extra colors, etc. or anything else you may like.

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