Follow a Disney character drawing tutorial together and compare your artwork when the sketch is finished.
This long-distance date idea is perfect for couples who want to add a little Disney magic to their time together. Whether you grew up watching Disney movies or just enjoy the characters, this cozy and creative activity lets you and your partner learn how to draw beloved Disney characters while talking, laughing, and comparing your drawings along the way.
Instructions
How to do this date
- 1Pick a timeThat works for both of you; use a time zone converter if needed.
- 2Hop on a video callUsing Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.
- 3Share your screenSo you can both watch the tutorial at the same time.
- 4Before starting, gather a few simple materials
- 5• paper or a sketchbook• a pencil or pen • an eraser• colored pencils or…• paper or a sketchbook
• a pencil or pen
• an eraser
• colored pencils or markers (optional) - 6OpenDisney+ and start the Sketchbook series, where Disney animators demonstrate how to draw famous characters step-by-step.
- 7If you don’t have access to Disney+, there are also many Disney drawing tutorials available on YouTube
This playlist includes over 56 Disney characters you can learn to draw with your partner, and each video is around 20 minutes long, making it perfect for a relaxed and creative date. You can follow along here:
- 8Start the tutorialAnd follow the steps together while drawing along.
- 9Pause the video whenever you need extra timeTo finish a step.
- 10Once the drawing is finishedHold your sketches up to the camera and see how they turned out.
Elevate this date!
Make it a night to remember
- After finishing the tutorial, take extra time to color your drawings!
- Once you draw a character, continue the date by watching the movie that character comes from. It’s a fun way to see the character you just sketched come to life and turn the drawing activity into a full Disney-themed date.
- Take a screenshot of your drawings together so you can look back on the date later.
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