How to Draw a Boy (Easy Step by Step)
This friendly boy waves hello with a small smile and a spiky hairdo, and he is built almost entirely from simple shapes. A big round head, a boxy shirt and two domes for shoes are all it takes. It is a great first person to draw because nothing has to look exactly right.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a boy step by step
How to Draw a Boy · 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: Head outline
Draw the left side and bottom of a big round head, starting with one small spike at the top left. Leave the right side open for now and keep your lines light.
Step 3: Spiky hair and fringe
Across the top of the head, draw a zigzag row of pointy spikes that goes up and down. Then add a wavy line across the forehead to show where the hair stops.
Step 4: Face and neck
Draw two small round dots for eyes, side by side in the middle of the face. Under them, add a little curved smile, then a tiny short line below the chin for the neck.
Step 5: Shirt and shorts
Under the head, draw two straight side lines for the shirt and a curved line across for the hem. Below it, draw the shorts as a short box with a wavy bottom edge.
Step 6: Waving arm
On the right side of the shirt, draw a curved line that swoops up toward the face. Finish with a small curly hand near the cheek, and carry the line up the side of the head to close the hair.
Step 7: The other arm
On the left side, draw a bendy arm that curves out and down from the shirt. Round off the end to make the hand.
Step 8: A star on the shirt
In the middle of the shirt, draw a small star outline with five points.
Step 9: Legs
Under the shorts, draw two short straight lines going down, one on each side. Add one small dash below them in the middle.
Step 10: Big round shoes
At the bottom of each leg, draw a rounded dome shape for the shoe. Add a straight line across each one for the sole and close the bottom with a flat line.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your boy? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a baby or how to draw a ballerina next.
Tips for drawing a boy
- Draw the head outline first and make it big. The hair spikes sit across the top of it, so leaving room above makes them much easier to fit.
- The waving arm is the trickiest part. Draw it as one smooth curve from the shirt up toward the face, then add the small curly hand near the cheek.
- Make the spikes different heights. A few tall ones with shorter ones on the sides looks lively and keeps the hair from looking stiff.
Free boy coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this boy 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 boy drawing
Try bright yellow or orange hair, a red or blue shirt with a yellow star, and green shorts. For a creative twist, color each hair spike a different color, like a rainbow crown.
Boy fun fact for kids
Your hair grows about half an inch every month, which adds up to roughly six inches in a year.
Questions about drawing a boy
What shapes do I need to draw a boy?
You need a big round shape for the head, a box for the shirt and another for the shorts, two short lines for legs, and two domes for the shoes. The hair is just a zigzag of spikes.
How do I make my boy look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and round with a little smile between them. A big head on a small body also makes him look extra cute.
How do I draw a waving hand?
Draw the arm as a curve going up toward the face, then add a small curly shape at the end. You do not need to draw every finger.
