This tutorial covers how to draw Marinette Dupain-Cheng from Miraculous Ladybug, the clumsy but talented designer who transforms into the superhero Ladybug. Marinette balances her school life, fashion dreams, and secret identity while harboring a crush on Adrien. Her signature pigtails and pink outfit make her recognizable even before she says “spots on” to transform.
Sketching Marinette Full Body
This guide includes 13 steps that take you through drawing Marinette in her everyday clothes, standing in a casual pose with one arm extended.
Marinette’s Appearance Features
- Dark blue hair in short pigtails
- Blue eyes with determined expression
- Light fringe across the forehead
- Gray blazer jacket worn open
- Simple shirt underneath
- Small purse bag at her hip
- Pink rolled-up pants
- Ballet flat shoes
- Slim build with expressive pose
Drawing Marinette requires attention to her pigtails and fashion-forward outfit. After completing this civilian look, try the Ladybug tutorial to draw her transformed state. The Tikki guide lets you sketch her kwami companion, and Alya Cesaire works as a follow-up since they are best friends who share many scenes together.
Step Navigation System
Each step uses colors to show what to draw:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Marinette: Complete Tutorial
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Share Your Marinette Drawing!
That wraps up how to draw Marinette Dupain-Cheng from the Miraculous series. Did the pigtails and jacket come out right? Leave a comment with your thoughts or share a link to your artwork if you posted it somewhere online. Comparing different approaches to this character is always interesting, and community feedback helps everyone improve their technique.