This time we’ll make something cheerful and simple. Here’s a guide on how to draw happy Hello Kitty, with her eyes closed and arms raised. It’s a fun 12-step tutorial focusing on her head and upper body, perfect for anyone who enjoys drawing Sanrio characters in cute expressive poses.
Hello Kitty’s Look in This Pose
- Species: Japanese Bobtail cat.
- Fur: Smooth white coat with three black whiskers on each side.
- Face: Small yellow oval nose, no visible mouth, and closed curved eyes showing happiness.
- Accessory: Pink bow on her left ear.
- Outfit: A bright pink dress with two white buttons.
- Pose: Arms lifted in a joyful gesture, expressing excitement or greeting.
Hello Kitty, also known as Kitty White, has been Sanrio’s global ambassador since 1974. Her charm lies in her simplicity – a small cat who represents kindness, friendship, and positivity. In this particular pose, she looks full of joy, almost like she’s cheering or waving happily.
This guide works well alongside other Sanrio favorites, so if you’ve drawn characters like My Melody, Kuromi, Mimmy, Mary, Fifi and Dear Daniel, Hello Kitty will make a great addition to your collection.
About This 12-Step Drawing Guide
In this guide, I break down Hello Kitty’s happy upper-body pose into 12 easy stages. Each step is color-coded to help you focus on the right parts of the drawing:
- Red Color: shows new lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: shows lines completed in previous steps.
- Grey Color: marks the basic sketch for proportion and placement.
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