If you’ve ever wanted to bring Hello Kitty’s boyfriend to life on paper, this 11 step tutorial on how to draw Dear Daniel will show you how. With his spiky hair and classic outfit, Daniel is one of Sanrio’s most recognizable characters.
Main Features of Dear Daniel
- Head: White cat face with no mouth and a set of short, spiky bangs.
- Body: Simple rounded form, similar to Hello Kitty’s design.
- Outfit: Cyan-blue overalls paired with a green shirt, though he is sometimes seen in more formal attire.
- Details: White buttons on his outfit, small oval eyes, and a yellow oval nose.
If you enjoy drawing Dear Daniel, you might also want to try sketching Hello Kitty herself, along with other Sanrio characters like Kuromi and Mimmy, since their styles complement one another perfectly.
Step Colors for the Guide
- Red Color: Current step being drawn.
- Black Color: Lines from previous steps.
- Grey Color: The initial sketch for proportions.
Now that you know how to draw Dear Daniel, Hello Kitty’s best friend, go ahead and share what you came up with. There’s a pinned post for this tutorial over on Pinterest where you can drop a photo or link to your finished sketch in the comments. If you want more guides like this one sent straight to you, the signup form at the top of the page gets you a weekly digest, and video versions of some guides pop up on the SketchOk YouTube channel too.