How to draw a labubu step by step

Step 1. The Head Base — Where It All Begins

Draw a vertical oval in the center of your page. This is Labubu's head  - the most important part of the whole drawing. It doesn't need to be perfect; a slight asymmetry actually adds character. The most common mistake here is making the oval too small. Leave plenty of space around it. You'll be adding ears, a body, and fluffy details later.

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Step 2. Ears and Leg Placement

On either side of the upper head, draw two rounded slightly elongated, like a rabbit's ears. Below the head, lightly sketch the future leg positions: just two small rounded shapes. Think of this as a rough map for the body proportions. Don't detail the legs yet, these are just guidelines.

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Step 3. Soft, Droopy Arms

Draw a pair of arms hanging down on both sides of the body. They should look soft and relaxed, like Labubu is just standing there, chilling. Keep the lines smooth and slightly rounded. One tip: don't make the arms too long, they should end roughly at the midpoint of the body.

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Step 4. Fluffy Head Outline

Now go over the oval with short, broken, zigzag strokes. The line should feel uneven and almost "shaky". That's exactly what creates the fluffy effect. Draw with confidence and don't try to keep things neat. The most common mistake is a line that's too clean, which makes the character look flat and stiff.

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Step 5. Fluffy Ears and Inner Detail

Use the same zigzag technique on the ears. Then, inside each ear near the base, draw a small petal shape - this is the inner ear. It makes the character feel more alive and detailed. The shape is simple: somewhere between a teardrop and an oval. Keep it small, it should fill about a third of the ear, no more.

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Step 6. Labubu Face Placement Line

Draw a light curved line to mark where the face will sit. This guide helps you place the eyes, nose, and mouth in the right spots, especially useful if you're still learning to draw. In art and illustration, this is called a facial construction line. 

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Step 7. Body and Legs — Fluffy Too

Draw a rounded body beneath the head, then add small legs at the bottom. Remember: Labubu is a fluffy monster, so use the same zigzag stroke technique on the body and legs too. The body should be slightly narrower than the head. That's the key to keeping the proportions looking right.

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Step 8. Big, Expressive Eyes

Draw two large ovals for the eyes, placed symmetrically along the middle of the face. Inside each one, draw a pupil - a solid filled circle. Big eyes are one of Labubu's defining features; they're what makes the character so cute and instantly recognizable. Don't make the pupils too small, they should take up roughly half the eye.

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Step 9. Eyebrows and Nose — Giving the Face Personality

Add eyebrows above the eyes: short, slightly curved lines that set the mood of the face. Then draw a small nose - a simple shape like an upside-down trapezoid or a "W." These details are what turn a collection of lines into an actual character. Eyebrows and a nose make all the difference. Labubu comes together as a character.

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Step 10. The Signature Toothy Grin

Draw Labubu's wide mouth with its trademark sharp teeth. The mouth is slightly open, and the teeth are a neat row of pointed triangles. This smile is what makes Labubu unique, equal parts spooky and adorable. Pro tip: draw the mouth shape first, then fill in the teeth. It's much easier to control the sizing that way.

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Step 11. Fur Texture on the Body

Make the body look fluffy by adding varied zigzag strokes across the torso and arms. You don't need to fill every inch, just a few clusters of strokes spread evenly around the body. Add some on the shoulders, belly, and at the base of the legs. This creates the look of thick, voluminous fur without overloading the drawing.

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Step 12.  Final Details — Hearts and Highlights

Inside each eye, draw a small heart to replace the pupil. This gives Labubu's gaze that special, expressive quality. Then add a small highlight: a tiny white circle in the upper part of each eye. That one detail is what brings the eyes to life and makes them pop.

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Congratulations!

That's how you draw Labubu from scratch. Easier than it looked at the start, right? Now go ahead and color it in.

Practice this exercise regularly. For additional practice, you can use the Augmented Reality Drawing App ArtEasy - a handy tool for artists of any level.