Capturing a stout, round-bodied ruler with a towering turban in proportional balance is the core skill this tutorial builds, and the Sultan of Agrabah from the Aladdin series gives you a solid subject to practice that with. This step-by-step guide on how to draw the Sultan of Agrabah keeps things approachable while still covering the specific curves and silhouette that define this character.
What the 17-Step Walkthrough Covers
The tutorial runs through 17 steps and ends with clean line art rather than a colored result, so the focus stays entirely on getting the proportions and outlines right. The Sultan’s compact, rounded frame requires attention to body width relative to head size, and the turban stacks additional height on top, which means managing vertical balance is a real part of this sketch. No background is included, so all effort goes toward the figure itself.
The Sultan’s Key Visual Features
- Large rounded turban with feather and jewel
- Thick mustache and full beard
- Stout, round body build
- Open vest over striped undershirt
- Curled-toe shoes at the feet
If you are working through the full Agrabah cast, Abu and Halloween Jasmine as a mummy are two other guides worth checking out, and the Aladdin drawing is a natural companion piece to this one since the two characters share scenes throughout the film.
Reading the Step Colors
Each step image uses a three-color system to show exactly 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 the Sultan of Agrabah: Step-by-Step Tutorial
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