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Elmo Face Drawing Tutorial for Kids

By Kevin KingApril 5, 2026

Ready to captivate your little ones with a simple yet adorable drawing? Today, we're going to learn how to draw Elmo from Sesame Street in a fun and easy way! With just a few steps and your favorite crayons or markers, you'll have Elmo's friendly face smiling back at you in no time.

Before we dive in, remember that practice makes perfect. Don't worry about making mistakes – Elmo loves all the colorful creations! Now, let's get started and bring some Sesame Street fun into your home.

Elmo's Face Outline and Features

Beginning with the basics, we'll start with Elmo's face outline and his signature features – those are the most important to get right!

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Draw Elmo's face using a large circle. Within this circle, draw two smaller circles for his eyes. Below the larger circle, add a smaller oval to form his chin. completing the face outline.

Elmo's Iconic Red Fur

Now that we have Elmo's face outline, let's fill it with his signature color – bright red! Before coloring, add some fluffy fur lines around the face to give Elmo that soft, cuddly look.

the face of an angry red bird with big eyes and large beaks on it's head

Start at the top of Elmo's head and curve around towards his chin, adding a few lines with decreasing length to create overlapping fur. Don't forget to add some tufts at the top of his head and around his eyes!

Elmo's Eyes, Nose, and Mouth

Elmo's eyes are what make him so expressive, so let's spend some time perfecting them! We'll start with his friendly smile and work our way up.

Draw Elmo's big, toothy grin using a half oval for the bottom and four small teeth inside. Above his mouth, add two small, circular eyes and don't forget to give him a cute, little button nose!

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the face of an elm street character with big eyes and large, orange beaks

Coloring Elmo's Features

Time to bring Elmo's face to life with some vibrant colors! First, fill in Elmo's mouth, eyes, and nose with black.

Next, give Elmo's teeth some warmth by lightly shading them with an orange or peach color. Finally, add some whites to Elmo's eyes – don't forget the highlight, which shows where the light hits his eyes!

Elmo's Final Details

Now that we have Elmo's face complete, let's add some final touches to make him truly unforgettable!

a black and white cartoon face with big eyes

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Give Elmo some rosy cheeks with a soft pink color and add a few more lines to his fur for that extra fluffiness. You can also draw some fun patterns or add a cute bow to Elmo's head for a personalized touch!

Congratulations! You've just created your very own Elmo face drawing. Display it proudly, or use it as a fun activity to share with your loved ones. Happy drawing, and remember – Elmo loves seeing all your creative masterpieces!