Studio Ghibli has always filled its films with characters who feel grounded and lived-in, and Ursula from Kiki’s Delivery Service is a solid example of that approach. This guide walks through how to draw Ursula in a scene-specific pose, and fits naturally alongside the other Studio Ghibli tutorials on the site.
Ursula’s Pose and What Makes This Sketch Work
The tutorial runs 14 steps and ends as clean line art, so the entire focus stays on building confident, accurate linework. Ursula is caught mid-action, one arm raised with food in hand, which means the figure has some asymmetry to manage. This is a full-body sketch, and the pose adds more to think about than a standard standing portrait would.
Key Visual Details to Nail in Your Drawing
- High ponytail with loose strands framing face
- Round eyes with a serious expression
- Sleeveless tank top, relaxed fit
- Wide-leg pants with a visible belt
- One arm raised, holding a food item
If you want more Studio Ghibli characters to practice with, the Laputian robot is a good structural challenge, and both chibi and big Totoro covers two versions in one tutorial. The Catbus is worth trying too if you enjoy the more unusual character designs from the franchise.
How the Step Colors Are Used in This Tutorial
Each step uses a color system to make it clear what is new and what came before:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Ursula: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished Your Sketch? Share It
Once your drawing is done, drop it in the comments below. Seeing how different people handle the raised-arm pose and the loose linework is always worth looking at. New tutorials get posted to Facebook and Telegram as soon as they go live, a new YouTube video based on existing guides goes up every day, and Pinterest stays regularly updated too. For more Ghibli practice, check out Haku from Spirited Away and the Princess Mononoke and Moro sketch. If you want to support the project and get access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages, the Patreon page is the place to go.