Use the super easy step-by-step instructions below to learn how to draw one of the three-eyed Aliens from Disney Pixar's Toy Story 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 a Toy Story Alien!

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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 your alien.

Step 1: Sketching the Head and Body Framework

• The Head Oval: Draw a wide, slightly curved horizontal line. Then cross it with a vertical line slightly left of center. Connect the outer marks to form a wide oval that looks like a rounded football.
• The Body Spine: Extend the vertical construction line downward past the head to determine the total body length.
• The Torso Outline: Connect the sides of the head to the bottom mark using outward-curving lines to create a chubby, rounded body. Add a horizontal line across the middle to separate the legs.

Step 2: Positioning the Arms and Three Eyes

• The Raised Arm: Sketch two short, upward-sloping diagonal lines on the left side of the body, closing the shape with a small guide circle for the hand.
• The Lowered Arm: Draw a longer curved line pointing downward on the right side, using a parallel line inside the alien's body for thickness and topping it with a guide circle.
• The Three Eyes: Place the center eye directly on top of the intersecting face guidelines. Add two more circles on either side, tilting the left circle slightly to follow the curved perspective of the head.

Step 3: Fleshing Out the Uniform Details and Facial Features

• The Face Expression: Draw small, solid black pupils near the top edges of the eyes so he is looking up at "The Claw." Add an open diamond shape below the center eye for the classic "Ooh!" mouth.
• Ears and Antenna: Draw pointy, triangular ears on the sides of the head and a tapering antenna topped with a small circle.
• Hands and Uniform: Add a curved collar below the head, a rectangular belt buckle in the middle, and separate the fingers on each hand using distinct upside-down "U" shapes.
• The Pizza Planet Logo: Sketch a small circle on the right side of the chest. Draw a double-lined ring around it (like Saturn) and add tiny internal circles to represent pepperoni slices.

The Finishing Touches

Now it's time to add the iconic details and bring your Toy Story Alien to life with color!

• Ink the Drawing: Carefully trace your final pencil lines with a black ink fine-liner pen. Then erase all underlying construction guidelines once dry.
• Coloring: Fill in the skin with lime green, the main spacesuit with blue, the collar and boots with deep purple, and the chest logo with red and orange.

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 head and body.

With consistent practice, drawing characters like the Toy Story Alien becomes much easier and enjoyable!

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