How to Draw Elmo

Elmo is a furry red Muppet and is a famous character on the TV show, Sesame Street. This article will show you how to draw him.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Elmo's Face

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    Draw a diamond shape but instead of pointy edges, make it softer with curved lines.
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    On top of the drawing, add two connecting circles for the eyes and an oblong in between for the nose.
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    At the center of the drawing, draw a line paired with another curved line below to imitate Elmo’s wide smile.
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    Add two smaller circles inside the eyeballs for the pupil. Sketch angled lines throughout Elmo’s face to make it look like his fur.
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    Erase unnecessary lines from the outline and color the drawing.
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Method 2
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Elmo's Face and Body

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    Draw a diamond shape but instead of pointy edges, make it softer with curved lines for Elmo’s face. Sketch an oblong for the torso.
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    Add protrusions from the torso to make the limbs.
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    Draw the hands and feet. Sketch a circle for the ball of the hand and five smaller protrusions for the fingers. Make the feet look wide and add curved lines to distinguish the toes.
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    On Elmo’s head, add two connecting circles for the eyes and an oblong in between for the nose. Don’t forget to add Elmo’s wide mouth. Add the pupils of the eyes using two smaller circles inside the eyeball.
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    Make Elmo’s body look furry by sketching soft curved lines.
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    Erase unnecessary lines and color the drawing. Red for Elmo’s body and orange for the nose.
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Method 3
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Jumping Elmo

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    Sketch a circle, box and another circle connected to each other. Also, sketch a cross at the first circle to show the center lines of the face.
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    Add the guide for the legs, hands, and lower extremities using lines and circles.
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    Sketch 4 lines in each circle of the hand for the fingers, and add the guide of the nose and eyes as circles connected to each other. The nose should be slightly bigger than the eyes.
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    Sketch circles for the shape of the fingers and toes.
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    Add the guide for the mouth and add the shape of the thighs and the arms.
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    Draw the basic outline of Elmo. Use zigzag lines for the fur.
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    Add more details and erase the guides.
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    Color Elmo.
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Method 4
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Waving Elmo

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    Sketch the main body and head of Elmo as 2 circles. Add a guideline showing where Elmo is facing
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    Add the guides of the legs, arms, hands, and feet as lines and circles.
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    Sketch the guide of the mouth, eyes, and nose. The eyes and nose should be of the same size.
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    Add the shape of the fingers and toes as circles. Draw only 4 circles each hand or feet.
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    Add the guide for the mouth and add the shape of the thighs and the arms.
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    Draw the basic outline of Elmo by using curved zigzag lines. Erase the pencil marks.
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    Add more detail.
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    Color Elmo.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I draw emo Elmo?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Draw Elmo normally, except with black eyeshadow, long black hair that covers his eyes and a dour look.
  • Question
    What type of animal is Elmo?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Elmo is not any species of real animal. He is a Muppet monster with red fur, an orange nose. He is not based off any real animal.
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Things You'll Need

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser gum
  • Colored pencils, crayons, markers or watercolors



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Updated: February 23, 2023
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Categories: Drawing Animated Characters
Article SummaryX

To draw Elmo, start by drawing his fuzzy, red, diamond-shaped head. Then, draw Elmo's face, including his 2 big, round eyes, his orange, oval-shaped nose, and his wide grin. Next, draw his fuzzy, oval-shaped body, as well as his long, narrow arms and legs. Finally, draw Elmo's hands, which each have 4 fingers, and his feet, which each have 3 toes. To learn how to draw a jumping Elmo, scroll down!

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