How to Draw a Cheerleader (Easy Step by Step)
A cheerleader is a happy drawing to make because her arms are up and she is ready to cheer. She is built from a circle for the head, a rectangle and trapezoid for the outfit, and bumpy circles for the pom-poms. Once you know those shapes, you can draw her in a few minutes.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a cheerleader step by step
How to Draw a Cheerleader · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Left side of head
Start near the top middle of your paper and draw a big curve that goes left, down the side, and back along the bottom, like a letter C. Leave the right side open for now.
Step 2: The shirt and skirt
Under the chin, draw two straight lines going down for the sides of the shirt. Add a straight line across the bottom for the waistband, then flare out a wide skirt shaped like a trapezoid.
Step 3: Arms up high
On each side, draw a curved line starting at the top corner of the shirt and stretching up and out. These are the arms.
Step 4: Pom-poms
At the top of each arm, draw a big bumpy circle, then a smaller bumpy circle inside it for the fluffy pom-pom. On the left side, add a small circle where the arm meets the pom-pom for the hand.
Step 5: Hair, bow and hand
Finish the right side of the head with a curve that comes down to the right arm. Draw a wavy line across the head for the bangs, add a ponytail loop at the top right with a small bow, and draw a small circle for the right hand.
Step 6: Happy face
Put two dots for eyes in the middle of the face. Under them, draw a small curved smile like a little bowl.
Step 7: Star, pleats and legs
Draw a small star in the middle of the shirt. Then draw three straight lines going down inside the skirt for pleats, and add two short legs under the skirt, each ending in a little flat foot line.
Step 8: Shoes
Around the bottom of each leg, draw a wide oval for a shoe. Add a curved line across the top of each shoe.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your cheerleader? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a karate kid or how to draw a detective next.
Tips for drawing a cheerleader
- The pom-poms are the trickiest part. Draw a plain circle first, then bump the edge with little scallops, like a cloud.
- Keep the arms thin and curved so they look like they are waving. Make both arms about the same length so she stays balanced.
- Draw the skirt pleats as straight lines that start at the waistband and go down toward the hem. Spacing them evenly makes the skirt look neat.
Free cheerleader coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cheerleader 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 cheerleader drawing
Pick two team colors, like red and white or blue and yellow, and use them on the shirt, skirt, bow, and pom-poms. For a creative twist, make the pom-poms rainbow, with each bump a different color.
Cheerleader fun fact for kids
Cheerleading started in 1898 at the University of Minnesota, when a student named Johnny Campbell led the crowd in a cheer at a football game.
Questions about drawing a cheerleader
What shapes do I need to draw a cheerleader?
You need a circle for the head, a rectangle for the shirt, and a trapezoid for the skirt. Bumpy circles make the pom-poms and ovals make the shoes.
How do I make my cheerleader look cuter?
Make the head big and the eyes small and wide apart. Add a bow and a small star on the shirt for extra charm.
How do I draw pom-poms that look fluffy?
Draw a circle, then go around it with small round bumps instead of a smooth line. Add a smaller bumpy circle inside to make it look full.
