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This is how to draw a barbie doll, the most celebrated icon doll for female children. Barbie was first created by Ruth Handler, an American businesswoman. Inspired to give her daughter a dress-up doll, she designed Barbie, a doll which can be dressed up and accessorized. If you’re a big fan of this iconic doll, try this tutorial-out and enjoy sketching fashion and glamour.

  1. Then draw her head by creating a rounded rectangular shape, slightly pointed at its left corner and indented at its middle left side.
    • Try using a sharpened pencil for this illustration and even a kneaded eraser for you to be able to easily draw.
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  3. Draw her eyes by drawing first 2 almond shapes and 3 circles inside it.
  4. Start by placing a guideline; sketch a curve line from her head to 4 spaces down below it.
  5. Use circles for her shoulders and elbows then distorted bean-shapes for her hands.
  6. For the picture of Barbie used in the example, she’s wearing an above the knee dress. Sketch first the skirt of her dress then her legs, use circles again for her knees and distorted bean shapes for her feet.
    • Try to draw the circles first for her knees or even her elbows and shoulders then connect it to her skirt or neck.
  7. Erase guidelines and inside lines to clean up your drawing.
  8. Add also details such as a ribbon and a heart shaped top to her dress.
  9. Sketch her oversized bag, sunglasses and peep-toe sandals. Use the accompanying illustration to copy her accessories.
  10. Outline by sketching thick to thin lines by using a black pen or marker.
  11. Finally add final touches to your drawing by adding graphic stripes to Barbie’s dress, bracelets, eyelashes on her eyes and a hooped earring.
  12. Use colors such as yellow for her hair, blue for her eyes and variations of pink on her dress and accessories.
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    How do I draw a nice dress?
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    Start with the neck, draw an upper curved line that goes into the shoulders (make them even). Then draw the chest area, and curve your drawing into the hips. If you would like a poofy dress, draw your lines into a dress outline.
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    How do I draw the eyes?
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    Get the shape and main/basic stuff first. Draw lightly so it's easier to erase. It would help to look at some pictures of her eyes so you can see the details up close. Start first without color and only add it once you're done if you want it. You also may want to compare to drawing realistic eyes.
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    Why do people like Barbie?
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    Probably because she has been an iconic and collectible kids' toy for several decades.
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