Use the super easy step-by-step instructions below to learn how to draw Max from A Goofy Movie. Follow along with the video, or use the images in this article. By the end of this tutorial, even beginners will have a completed drawing of Max from A Goofy Movie!

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Materials You’ll Need

Before starting, gather these basic drawing supplies:

Pencil (an HB lead pencil is best for light sketches)
Eraser
Black ink pen or marker
Drawing paper
Colored pencils or markers

Sketch Guidelines

Building a solid initial sketch is key to getting your character's proportions right. Draw these simple shapes first before adding the details on Max Goof.

Step 1: Start Off with Simple Shapes

Draw the Head Circle: Sketch a vertical and horizontal line to form a large plus sign. Then connect the outer edges of the lines with curved lines to create a circle base. Then draw a curved horizontal line across the lower half of the circle, and add a vertical guide splitting the left half. Extend this line down below the head.
Form the Lower Jaw: Place a mark below the main circle at roughly half its height, and then connect it to the sides to build jaw guide that goes from wide at the top to narrow at the bottom.
Establish the Muzzle Guide: Sketch a smaller circle on the left side that is about a quarter of the size of the head, then connect the bottom edges.
Add the Neck Lines: Place two short, vertical lines directly under the head structure to place the neck.

Begin Adding Details

Step 2: Facial Features Come First

Create the Eyes: Sketch a long oval for the first eye with a pointed top. Add a second oval to the left, making it slightly smaller to achieve a proper three-quarter perspective.
Add Pupils and Eyebrows: Place small ovals inside the eyes for the pupils and shade them in lightly but completely. Draw thick, dark, curved lines above the eyes for the eyebrows, keeping the left side smaller.
Place the Nose: Sketch a slightly tilted oval right on top of the muzzle guide.

Step 3: Add the Mouth, Chin, and Cheeks

Outline the Upper Jaw: Draw curved lines to the right of the nose for the top jaw, overlapping the bottom of the eyes, and extend it into a short smile line.
Add Teeth and Open Mouth: Draw two small, square-like shapes along the upper jaw for the teeth. Trace a long curved line below for the open mouth, adding a lower lip and tongue lines.
Define the Cheek and Jaw: Draw a curved cheek line around the smile line on the right side of the face, and darken the bottom guide to finish the lower jaw line.

Step 4: Complete the Hair and Ears

Shape the Hairline: Just above the eyes, sketch a small V-shape for the hairline, curving the right side down so it follows the contour of the eye.
Draw the Spiky Hair: Draw Max's wild hair in large, sharp, spiky clumps rather than individual strands, extending it well above the head circle.
Position the Ears: Add his long, floppy ears extending lower than the neck line.

Step 5: Finish Up Your Character Sketch

Darken the Neck: Finalize the shape of the neck beneath the jawline with darker pencil marks.
Add the Hoodie Collar: Draw a wide, curved loop under the neck to create the collar of his signature oversized hoodie, extending the lines to the right without overlapping the ear.

The Finishing Touches

Now it's time to add the final details and add color to Max Goof!

Step 6: Ink and Erase Guidelines

Trace the Outlines: Carefully trace over your final pencil lines using a black fine-liner pen or permanent marker.
Clean Up the Paper: Let the ink dry completely. Then gently erase all the underlying pencil construction lines for a clean finish.

Step 7: Begin Coloring Your Drawing

Apply the Base Skin Tone: Start by coloring Max's muzzle and face with a warm brown-tan or beige shade.
Color the Mouth Interior: Fill in the open mouth using a dark red and coloring the tongue a lighter pink.

Step 8: Finish Adding Color

Color The Hair and Ears: Use a solid black marker or colored pencil to fill in Max's spiky hair and long, floppy ears.
Finish With the Clothes: Fill in the hoodie with a vibrant red.

Final Tips for Drawing Cartoon Characters

Improving your drawing skills takes practice and patience. Keep these techniques in mind:

Sketch lightly before committing to final lines so mistakes are easy to erase.
Use construction shapes to maintain correct proportions across the drawing.

With consistent practice, drawing characters like Max from A Goofy Movie becomes much easier and enjoyable!