STEP 1 is to draw lightly and create a "line of action". In this case we will draw a curved line. The "line of action" indicates action or posture of the character. NOTE: when starting your sketch be sure to draw lightly. You may need to erase your lines later.

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STEP 2 draw a circle on top of the line. Keep in mind it doesn't need to be a perfect circle. It can be an almost sideways oval shape.

STEP 3 draw a smaller circle just below the one you just drew.

STEP 4 just under the smaller circle draw a round one, slightly bigger. Don't worry about overlapping them.

STEP 5 draw two curved lines across the large circle on top. These lines will guide you when you are ready to draw the face.

STEP 6 on each side of the body draw three different circles. They are the upper arms, lower arms, and hands. Note: don't be afraid to draw the part of the arm that would eventually be hidden from view. This technique is important because it helps you to see what the other arm is doing.

STEP 7 next draw two two long circles for each of the legs. Then two bean shapes for feet. Note: The leg and foot further away can be drawn slightly bit smaller then the one closest to you. This gives the illusion of perspective appearance.

STEP 8 is one of the fun steps, but also one of the challenging one. Drawing the face and ears. This is where the guidelines come in handy. It helps to keep your face center on the head.

STEP 9 is a little tricky. Drawing the hat. Note: the rim of the hat usually rests just above the eyebrows. also add a line around the waist that gives you an idea where the smurf's pants would be. Oh, and lets not forget his tail. Can't have a tailess smurf running around, can we?

STEP 10 draw fingers on the smurf's hand.

STEP 11 is the step you've been waiting for. Grab a black pen (or pencil crayon) and draw over the lightly drawn pencil guidelines. Note: watch carefully that you only draw the lines you want to be shown.

STEP 12 erase the pencil lines. Now you have a Smurf. Yah!

STEP 13 get a blue pencil crayon and color in his body. A white crayone for his hat, pants, and eyes. That's it!

STEP 14 is completely optional, but shading helps bring depth to your drawing. A bit of shading on the furthest leg, arms, under the feet, and even a bit on the hat. Now your smurf seems more alive.

STEP 15 if possible the most important step of them all. Signing the picture with your name and date. Everyone should know who drew the smurf and what year you drew it in. Why a date? So you can compare this drawing to any future ones you may draw. You can see how much you progress over the months/years.

STEP 16 to draw other smurfs all you need to do is add special features that helps identify them from the others. i.e. a heart for Hefty.

STEP 17 or glasses for Brainy.

STEP 18 but if you really want to be silly you can put Brainy's glasses on Hefty... :o)