Do you know about a really cute and friendly character from a movie called "My Neighbor Totoro"? Her name is Mei Kusakabe, and she's a very special little girl.

Mei is the younger sister of Satsuki, and she's about four years old. She has short, dark hair and big, round eyes that are full of wonder and curiosity. She loves to explore the world around her, just like you do!

One day, Mei and her sister Satsuki move to a new house in the countryside with their father. Their mother is sick and staying in a hospital nearby. In their new home, they discover magical creatures called Totoros.

Mei is very brave and adventurous. She meets a small Totoro first and follows it into the forest, where she discovers a whole world of Totoros and other magical creatures. She even gets to ride on the back of a giant Totoro, which is like a big, soft, and warm teddy bear!

Mei is also very caring. When she thinks her mother is feeling worse, she decides to take some corn from their garden to the hospital as a gift. Even though she gets lost on the way, Totoro and his friends help her find her way back and make sure the corn gets to her mother.

For today's drawing tutorial, let's learn how to draw Mei Kusakabe. she looks a bit nervous and seems to have seen something incredible! If you also like this cute girl from My Neighbor Totoro, let's try to draw her together!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw Mei Kusakabe PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw Mei Kusakabe from My Neighbor Totoro Step by Step

Step 1 Draw one of Mei's braids.

Step 2 Draw Mei's other braid.

Step 3 Draw Mei's hair.

Step 4 Outline Mei's head and add ears.

Step 5 Draw Mei's face.

Step 6 Draw Mei's collar and sleeves.

Step 7 Draw Mei's arms and skirt.

Step 8 Draw Mei's legs.

Step 9 Coloring for the lovely Mei.

Guys, have you learned how to draw Mei Kusakabe yet?