Getting the arm gesture right and matching it to David’s worried expression is the main challenge in this tutorial, since both have to read clearly together for the pose to work. David is one of the more expressive side characters in the Hilda series, and this step-by-step guide on how to draw David walks through his full-body look with the colored final result included.
What This 13-Step Tutorial Actually Covers
The guide runs 13 steps and ends on a fully colored version, so color choices are part of the process rather than an afterthought. The figure is shown full-body with one arm raised mid-gesture, which means getting the proportions of the torso and limbs balanced is where most of the work happens. The cartoon style keeps the shapes relatively simple, but the expression and pointing arm add just enough asymmetry to keep things interesting.
David’s Design at a Glance
- Brown curly hair, small curl on top
- Worried expression, mouth open with teeth
- Orange long-sleeve shirt, black shorts
- White socks with gray sneakers
- One arm raised, pointing left
If you are working through the Hilda character set, Alfur and Hilda herself are good companions to this one, and Twig rounds out the core group nicely.
How the Step Colors Work in This Guide
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 David: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished the Drawing? Show It Off
Once the coloring is done, drop your finished piece in the comments below. Seeing how different people handle the expression and the arm pose is always useful for others working through the same steps. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are published, a new YouTube video based on existing guides goes live every single day, and Pinterest stays updated regularly too. For more Hilda characters to add to your collection, check out Hilda with Twig on her head or Frida next. If you want to support the site and get access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages, the Patreon page is the place to do it.