How To Draw Starfire

Today, we will be drawing Starfire from Teen Titans Go. This tutorial is for you, no matter if you are an experienced artist or someone just starting out. Learning how to draw our favorite characters is an unmatched thrill. You are in the right place if Starfire from Teen Titans has ever captured your attention. She is a lively and powerful character. Starfire has made multiple cameos in animated movies and TV series. She is a princess of Tamaranea who escaped to Earth after suffering at the hands of the extraterrestrial invaders, the Citadel. We will go on an artistic adventure and learn how to depict Starfire, the Tamaranean princess, on paper with the help of this tutorial. Before we get started, remember to prepare some supplies to help you finish this drawing: pencil, paper, and colors. Now, are you ready to learn how to draw Starfire?

How to Draw Starfire

Ensure you have the following supplies ready:
Pencils: A variety of graphite pencils for sketching and shading.
Erasers: Regular erasers for precision.
Paper: High-quality paper or a sketchbook.
Reference images: Gather images of the character.

Step 1 – Drawing eyes

Drawing Starfire Step 1

Let’s begin today’s lesson at the top of our page. Draw two circles for the eyes. Let’s start with the one on the left. Starting from the very top of our circle and draw all the way down towards the bottom and back up towards the top.  Now, you should leave a gap in between the eyes and draw the same size circle on the right. So, we will start by lining up the top of that circle. Bring that down towards the same height and back up towards the top. Let’s trace each of these circles on the inside. So, we will start with the left. Just move an even space. Gap all the way around and then back up. 

Let’s add a small highlight circle on the top left side of each eye. Bring that in and back out. Line that up on the right and they will fill that center circle in black. 

Step 2 – Drawing eye details, mouth and nose

Starfire Drawing Step 2

Going around that highlight and now, from here, we are drawing the upper eyelid starting from the inside edge of the left eye. Let’s curve this up around the eye and then bend that down towards the side. Let’s do the same thing on the right. Go up towards the same height and then bend that back down. From there, we are going to add some thick lashes, starting from the end. Just tape this back in so it is a little bit thicker. Let’s add another curve, a little bit longer and then up. Let’s flatten off the end with a straight angle line. Go up toward the top. Just taper that back down towards the eyelid. Now we just want to curve the eyelet. Go up and just blend that down towards the inside. Let’s fill the eyelashes with black.

Now, let’s draw the lower eyelid from that point. We are going to step down. Curl this down underneath the eye and just bend that in. Let’s move to the center and draw the nose starting on the left. Round up the nose and then bend that back down. Now, we are going to step down and draw the mouth. Start over on the left, down, and up. 

Step 3 – Drawing face

Drawing Starfire Step 3

Now, we are going to move back up and draw on the hair. Start right in the center of the forehead. From that point, we are going to bend this up and out towards the top left and the right. From the left side, we are going to bend this around and pull that in toward the top of the eyelid. Now, go back to the side. We are going to step down. Bend that around. Go up and then in towards the top, we are just going to bend this in and then down towards that center point. We will close off the top of the head with a curve up and then down. 

Let’s add the eyebrows along the top and start on the left. Then, it is out and up. Line this up on the right. Now, you want to round to the top. Come down and spin that back out towards a point.  Now, from there, we are going to move out and draw the side of the head. Start underneath the hair on the left side. It is going to curl this out around the eyelash. Then, down towards the jaw, we are going to do the same thing on the right. Let’s round up the jaw down and then in towards the chin and towards the center point, at the chin, you go across and then back up towards the right side. 

Step 4 – Drawing front hair

Drawing Starfire Step 4

Then, from here, we are going to add those two strands of hair along the side of the head. From the jaw, we are going to step in. It is up around the head. Pull that in towards the eyelash.  Next, stick the ears in behind the hair. Start back over on the left, bend the air. Go up, come down and then back in. Let’s line that up on the right. Now, we are going to draw the back side of the hair. Start from the left side, bend this out and then down in behind the ears.

Step 5 – Drawing collar

Drawing Starfire Step 5

Before you draw in the rest of the hair. Let’s draw on the body. Start on the left side of  the chin. Start with a collar. Come down and then up. From the side of the collar, draw a straight angle line. Come down and out. Angle is back down and then in towards the center.  Let’s add an oval in the center. Draw a small circle along the top and it will fill the bottom half in black. Let’s add a trim on the left side of that oval. Bend this up and then out towards the top of the shoulders. 

Step 6 – Drawing upper body

Drawing Starfire Step 6

Now, from those two points, we are going to step up and draw on the side of the body. Curl this out and bend that in towards the hip.  Let’s connect the hips with a curve down and up. Along the center, we draw an oval and go all the way up towards the top. And then, back down. Then, from the hips, we will step up. Draw a straight angle line coming in towards the side of the oval. Let’s add a line going across the center of the body.

Step 7 – Drawing skirt

Drawing Starfire Step 7

Now, go back to the hips. We draw the side of the skirt. Bring the most out and then down. Connect the ends with a curve down and then up. 

Step 8 – Drawing legs

Drawing Starfire Step 8

Now, move to the center and draw a straight line, coming down in between the legs. Then, we will separate the feet. Curve down and out toward the left and right sides. Let’s draw the outside leg starting from the left. Curtain this out, go up and then in. Now, we want to trace the bottom of the feet. Start on the left. Come in towards the center point. That is back up toward the center line. We will do the same thing on the right. From the top of the legs, we are going to step down at a curve. Go down and up,  step down and draw that again. 

Step 9 – Drawing arms

Drawing Starfire Step 9

Now, we are going to move back up and draw the inside edge of the arms. Start halfway down the side of the body. Bend the arm. Go out and then down towards the wrist. From the wrist, draw a small half circle. Come in and out for the thumbs. Close off the hands with a bracket. 

Let’s add three fingers on either side. It starts from the bottom of the thumb, and comes down and up around that bracket. Step down, go out, and then up. And then the third finger. We are just going to go out. Blend this into the arm. Then, go up underneath the shoulder, leaving a little overlap along the top. Let’s do the same thing on the right. We are going to add some detail to the forums. Let’s start from the top of the thumb. Bend this out and then down. Draw a straight angle line, going across the fingers and up toward the side of the hand.

Step 10 – Decorating

Drawing Starfire Step 10

Let’s move up along the side of the arm. Bend this down, then in and then on the side. We draw an oval. Come in and then back out. Just add a small circle along the top of the ovals. It will fill the bottom half in black. Let’s add the trim along the inside. Start from inside the oval, angle down and in and angles up. 

Now, we are also going to add that arm band across the top of the right arm. Start from the side of the body and work this out and up. Step down and draw that again.

Step 11 – Drawing hind hair

Drawing Starfire Step 11

With the body in place now, we can finish off the hair. Let’s start underneath the left ear, bend the hair. Come around, down and in underneath the hand. Just curl this back out towards the end.  Then, it is down and in. We will add another point coming down and out. Just bend this in behind the leg. Now, go over towards the right side, add a curve coming around the hand and back in aiming towards this point. Start underneath the ear all the way around and in. 

Step 12 – Let’s Color 

Drawing Starfire Step 12

Now, it is time for you to put colors on this character. You can draw in original way to present Starfire. Or you can explore your creativity by using a different color palette on this character. 

Your Drawing Is Complete Now!

That is pretty much it. That is how to draw Starfire from Teen Titans Go. We hope you enjoyed today’s lesson on how to draw Starfire. It has been a joy to assist you with the Teen Titans character Starfire drawing process. 

Tips on How to Draw Starfire

To help you create a better drawing of Starfire character and you know how to draw Starfire, we would like to show you the key features of her. When you stick with these features, we are sure that your drawing of Starfire will stand out. And your drawing will present the most actual Starfire. 

• Fiery Presence: Starfire stands out in any crowd because of her blazing red hair. It reaches her waist and her bright orange skin.
• Mysterious Eyes: Her extraterrestrial charm is defined by her large, emerald green eyes with light-green scleras.
• Signature Look: Her thigh-high boots, miniskirt, and violet crop top, together with green gems and silver armor, perfectly encapsulate her warrior spirit.

FAQs on How to Draw Starfire

1. Can I make her features look alien?

It is important to emphasize the alien characteristics of Starfire, such as her long tongue and big green eyes, by exaggerating them. This distinguishes her and demonstrates her extraterrestrial ancestry. To keep her kind disposition, you should keep her looks expressive and delicate. However, to complete that, you need to have good drawing skills. By practicing more and more, you will gradually sharpen your skills to draw better. Remember to take our guides on how to draw Starfire to draw a basic but appealing Starfire.

2. What is the best way to depict the vivid color of Starfire’s hair?

Since Starfire’s hair is one of her defining characteristics, capturing its flamboyant and flowing style can be accomplished by combining light and bold strokes. Lighter strokes should be used to outline the flow of the piece before emphasizing deeper tones to add depth and volume.

3. How can I portray her armor and unusual clothing the best?

First, you should understand our guides on how to draw Starfire. Then, you will be prepared for a higher level of drawing skills. When sketching Starfire’s outfit, pay close attention to the small details. Crucial items are the armband, gorget, and silver bracers with inset green stones. Before fine-tuning and adding specifics, use references to break each component down into its most basic forms.