Boy Drawing for Kids: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide!

Written By Yash| Edited By Varsha & Adi | Updated on 17th May, 2024


Drawing a boy can be a fun and creative activity for children of any age. Boys often appear with short hair and wearing t-shirts, shorts, or pants. They can have big smiles while holding a ball or a toy, showing their simple side. In our step-by-step.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to draw a simple, friendly boy step by step. This drawing is ideal for beginning and young artists. Many leading schools use similar guides to help students improve their drawing skills. Let’s get some paper and pencils and start drawing together. To make things even easier, we’ve prepared a worksheet for practice.


Quick Summary

Step-by-Step Boy Drawing for Kids
  1. A Basic List of Materials
  2. Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing a Boy
  3. Final Touches
  4. Tips and Tricks to Draw a Boy
  5. Conclusion

  


1. A Basic List of Materials

  • Drawing Paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Sharpener
  • Crayons or coloured pencils
  • Stable Drawing Surface

2. A step-by-step guide to boy drawing for kids

Step 1: Draw the Boy’s Head and Ear

Begin by drawing a large oval in the centre of your paper to represent the boy’s head. Draw two small half-circles on each side of the oval to represent the ears.

Step 2: Draw the Boy’s Hair

Draw short, curved lines on top of the head to resemble leaves. Make sure they’re pointed at the ends and joined at the base, like a bunch of leaves sitting on his head. From left ear to right ear.

Step 3: Draw the Boy’s Clothes

  • Draw two vertical lines down from the centre of the body. Connect them at the bottom with a horizontal line to form an ‘H’ shape.
  • Add two short lines to the bottom of the ‘H’ for legs.
  • On each side of the body, draw two small triangles for the sleeves. Connect them to the main body of the shirt.
  • Draw two small rectangles at the bottom of each pant leg to form the cuffs.
  • Align these rectangles with the pants’ bottom edge to create cuff-like shapes.

Step 4: Draw the Boy’s Hands and Legs and other details

  • Create two small ovals at the ends of each arm. These ovals will be the boy’s hands. Make sure they are proportionate to his arms.
  • Draw two straight lines down from the bottom of his shorts to represent his legs. These lines will become the sides of his legs.
  • Draw the pocket on the boy’s clothes in the centre, just like Doraemon.
  • Draw a small horizontal straight line and connect both ends to the long U shape. This will be the large pocket in the boy’s clothes.
  • Add the straps by drawing two small circles on the sides of the pocket.

Step 5: Draw the Boy’s face

  • Draw two small circles on either side of the boy’s face to represent his eyes.
  • Inside each eye, draw a small circle in the top right corner for a sparkle and a larger circle at the bottom for the pupil.
  • Draw a wide, curved line below the eyes to represent the mouth.
  • Make two smaller curved lines at each end of the mouth to create smile creases.
  • Draw two small puffs on each cheek to complete your boy’s happy expression.

Step 6: Final Touches

Begin by selecting bright, cheerful colours for the boy’s outfit. Fill in the hair with black or dark grey. Choose a light pink to gently colour the cheeks. Choose white for the shirt or leave it uncolored if your paper is white. Choose a vibrant blue for the overalls and make sure to colour evenly. Finally, use blue for the shoes in a slightly different or darker shade than the overalls to create contrast.

Tips and Tricks for Drawing a Boy

  • Use basic shapes such as circles, ovals, and rectangles to sketch out the outline of your boy’s body, head, and limbs. It’s like putting together a puzzle!
  • Look at photos of real boys and drawings to observe their features like their eyes, nose, and hair. This can give you ideas on how to draw your boy realistically. It’s like learning from real life!
  • Decide how your boy will pose. Is he standing, sitting, or maybe even jumping? Think about it before you start drawing. It’s like planning your scene!
  • Begin with light, simple lines to form the basic structure of your boy. Then, gradually add more details like clothes, facial expressions, and hair. It’s like adding layers to your drawing!
  • Use a pencil for your initial sketch so you can easily erase any mistakes. Once you’re satisfied with your drawing, you can go over it with darker lines or colours for a finished look. It’s like refining your masterpiece!

Conclusion

Drawing a boy can be a joyful journey full of creativity! By following these easy steps and letting your imagination soar, you can bring your own unique boy character to life on paper. Remember to begin with simple shapes, take inspiration from real boys, and add details step by step. Experiment with different colours and textures to make your boy stand out. Above all, enjoy the process and have fun expressing yourself through art! 

Don’t forget to practise using the provided worksheet to enhance your skills. Embrace the joy of learning and drawing as you embark on this exciting adventure!

Boy Drawing for Kids Worksheet


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