How to Draw a Fencer (Easy Step by Step)
This fencer is friendly and simple to draw, with a big oval head and a body made from a few easy shapes. You will draw a long thin sword, a round mask with a plus sign inside, and two little oval shoes. It is a fun way to practice ovals, straight lines and curves.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a fencer step by step
How to Draw a Fencer · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The big round head
Draw a big wide oval near the top of the page, with a small gap at the bottom where the neck will go.
Step 3: Neck and jacket sides
Draw a small triangle in the gap under the head for the neck. Then draw two short curved lines below it for the sides of the jacket, and a tiny star shape in the middle for the belt buckle.
Step 4: The jacket zipper
Draw one straight line down the middle, starting at the neck and stopping at the little star.
Step 5: The sword arm
On the right side, draw a short line down from the head for the shoulder. Then draw a sleeve sticking out sideways like a rectangle that gets thinner, and finish it with a small round loop at the end for the hand.
Step 6: The sword
Draw a tall straight line going up from the hand. Add a half circle guard just above the hand and a tiny curved handle around the loop.
Step 7: Mask and holding arm
On the left, draw a round mask shape with one straight line down the inside. Then add a curved arm and glove that reach from the jacket to the mask.
Step 8: Two shoes
Draw two flat ovals at the bottom, one under each leg, with the shoes nearly touching in the middle.
Step 9: Face, mask grid and belt
Add two dots for eyes and a small curved smile. Draw a plus sign inside the mask, then add the belt line and the leg lines near the shoes.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your fencer? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a volleyball player or how to draw a badminton player next.
Tips for drawing a fencer
- Draw the head oval first and make it big, then fit the body underneath so everything stays in proportion.
- The sword is just one long straight line, so you can lightly use the edge of a piece of paper to keep it straight.
- Draw the mask as a round shape first, then add the plus sign inside so the lines stay even.
Free fencer coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this fencer coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your fencer drawing
Try a white jacket with gray shoes and a silver sword for a classic fencing look. For a creative twist, make the mask a bright color.
Fencer fun fact for kids
Fencers wear a mask with a metal mesh so they can see out but stay safe. Fencing is one of the few sports that has been in every modern Olympic Games since 1896.
Questions about drawing a fencer
What shapes do I need to draw a fencer?
You need a big oval for the head, curved lines for the jacket and sleeve, a round shape for the mask, a long straight line for the sword and two small ovals for the shoes.
How do I draw the sword straight?
Start at the hand and pull your pencil up in one smooth move, or lightly use the edge of a piece of paper as a guide. The curved guard goes just above the hand.
How do I make my fencer look cuter?
Make the head extra big and keep the dot eyes wide apart. A small curved smile makes the fencer look happy.
