The Legend of Zelda has always put its princess at the center of Hyrule’s mythology, and this classic-era design, pulled straight from the A Link to the Past aesthetic, captures that regal presence with the pink dress and blue cape that defined her look for a generation. This step-by-step guide on how to draw Princess Zelda walks through her full figure in a modern anime-influenced style, covering everything from her royal tiara to her flowing cape, across the The Legend of Zelda character tutorials on the site.
Classic Hyrulean Royalty in 15 Steps
The tutorial runs through 15 steps and ends on a fully colored result, so the final step shows how the pink, blue, and gold palette comes together. The character is drawn in a standing full-body pose, and most of the detail work is concentrated in the upper half, particularly the tiara, hair, and layered costume accessories. The cape drapes asymmetrically which takes a bit of patience to get reading naturally.
Zelda’s Classic Design at a Glance
- Long blonde hair with royal tiara headpiece
- Blue eyes, pointed elf ears, gentle smile
- Pink dress with red and gold belt accessories
- Light blue flowing cape draped over shoulders
- Black wristbands and gold bracelet on arms
If you want to build out the full Hyrule roster after this one, there are guides for Zelda’s Ocarina of Time version and Link already on the site. Rounding out the supporting cast, you can also find Impa in the same series.
Reading the Step Colors in This Guide
Each step image uses a three-color system to keep the progression clear:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Princess Zelda: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished Your Drawing? Share It with the Community
Once you have a completed Princess Zelda sketch, drop it in the comments below. Seeing how different people handle the cape drape and tiara detail is always worth a look. All new tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram right when they publish, a new YouTube video based on existing guides goes live every single day, and Pinterest stays updated regularly too. For more characters from Hyrule, check out the guide on Medli or take a look at Midna for a contrast in character design. If you want to support the site and get access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages in the process, the project has a Patreon where that content lives.