How to Draw a Brother and Sister (Easy Step by Step)
Learn to draw a brother and sister using easy step-by-step instructions. You'll create them with friendly circles and soft rounded shapes, differentiating their sizes and features.
- Use friendly circles and soft rounded shapes for your characters.
- Draw the brother with a big round head and a tall body.
- Give the sister a smaller round head and a little dress.
- Practice drawing two characters of different sizes standing side-by-side.
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This cute pair of siblings is made from friendly circles and soft rounded shapes. A big round head and tall body make the brother, a smaller round head and a little dress make the sister, and a few simple curves fill in the rest. It is a fun way to practice drawing two characters of different sizes standing side by side.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a brother and sister step by step
How to Draw a Brother and Sister · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: Big brother's outline
Draw a big circle for his head. Keep going down in one soft line to make his tall rounded body, with a curved arm bulging out on the right and two short legs at the bottom with a gap between them. Add a small pointed bump at his shoulder on the left.
Step 3: Big brother's face
Draw two small round dots for eyes in the middle of his head. Add a little curved smile between them, just below.
Step 4: Little sister's head
On the left side of your page, draw a round circle for her head, a little wider than it is tall. Let it touch her brother's side so she is standing close to him.
Step 5: Her floppy ear
On the left edge of her head, draw a small loop that hangs down like a floppy ear. Start and end the curve on the edge of her head.
Step 6: Little sister's face
Draw two small round dots for eyes in the middle of her head. Add a tiny curved smile between them, just below.
Step 7: Her little dress
Under her head, draw two sloping lines that spread wider as they go down. Join them at the bottom with a straight line for the hem. Leave the top open, tucked under her head.
Step 8: Her arms
Draw a small curved line on the left side of her dress for her arm. Add two short lines on the right side, where she stands close to her brother.
Step 9: Her tiny feet
Under the hem of the dress, draw two small U-shapes for her feet. Leave a little space between them.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your brother and sister? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a brother and sister
- Draw the big brother first, then fit his sister into the space beside him so her head touches his side.
- Make her head a little wider than it is tall. Sketch it lightly first, then go over it once you like the shape.
- Keep the eyes as small, solid dots and put the smile just below them. Small faces on big round heads are what make these characters look so cute.
Free brother and sister coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this brother and sister 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 brother and sister drawing
Try a bright color for the brother's body and a pink or yellow dress for the sister. You can also color the floppy ear a different shade. For a creative twist, draw a rainbow or a sunny park behind them.
Brother and sister fun fact for kids
The word "sister" has been used in English for more than a thousand years. It comes from the Old English word "sweostor."
Questions about drawing a brother and sister
What shapes do I need to draw a brother and sister?
You need two circles for the heads, a tall rounded shape for the brother's body, and a wide, sloping shape for the sister's dress. A few curved lines make the arms, legs, ear and feet.
How do I make my brother and sister look cuter?
Use big round heads, small dot eyes, and tiny smiles. Short arms and legs also make characters look extra cute.
How do I draw two people of different sizes?
Draw the taller person first and decide where the shorter one will stand. Her head should sit beside his lower body, and the two figures can touch so they look close.
