How to Draw a Grandma (Easy Step by Step)
A grandma is a friendly drawing to try because she is made mostly of circles and ovals. You start with a big round head, add a bun, round glasses and a smile, and finish with a small dress and two flat shoes. It is a great one for practicing shapes that connect.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a grandma step by step
How to Draw a Grandma · 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 curve for the head, like an oval that is open at the bottom. Start low on the left side, go up and over the top, and stop low on the right side.
Step 3: The hair bun
On top of the head, draw a small half circle that sits like a ball on a hat. Let both ends of the curve touch the top of the head.
Step 4: Hair and glasses
Draw a wavy curve across the forehead for her hair, with a little dip in the middle. Then draw two small circles side by side under it for the glasses.
Step 5: Face and top
Put a dot in the middle of each glasses circle, join the circles with a short bridge, and add a short line from each circle out to the side of the head. Draw a little smile below, then sketch her collar, a crossed X on her chest, and a small belt below it.
Step 6: Sleeves and skirt
Draw a curved line down each side of her body for the arms. Then draw a wide line across the bottom that flares out, like the hem of a skirt.
Step 7: Feet
Draw two flat ovals side by side at the bottom for her shoes. Let them nearly touch in the middle.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your grandma? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a grandpa or how to draw a bride next.
Tips for drawing a grandma
- Draw the head oval first and big. The glasses and smile are easier to place when you have lots of room to work in.
- Make the two glasses circles the same size. Try drawing one, then draw the second right next to it, with a short line to join them.
- The crossed X on her chest is the trickiest part. Draw two light lines that cross first, then add the little belt below it.
Free grandma coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this grandma 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 grandma drawing
Try a soft purple or blue dress, gray or white hair, and pink cheeks. For a creative twist, give her a flower pattern on her dress or color her glasses frames gold.
Grandma fun fact for kids
Many grandmothers around the world are called something special, like Nana, Oma, Abuela, Nonna or Babushka. You could draw her and then pick the name your family uses.
Questions about drawing a grandma
What shapes do I need to draw a grandma?
Mostly circles and ovals. Use a big oval for the head, a small circle for the bun, two circles for glasses and two flat ovals for the shoes.
How do I make my grandma look cuter?
Make the head extra big and the body small. Add rosy cheeks, a wide smile and round glasses.
How do I draw glasses on a face?
Draw two circles on either side of the middle of the face, then connect them with a short line. Add a small line out to each side to reach the ears.
