How to Draw a Kid in a Pirate Costume (Easy Step by Step)
A kid dressed up as a pirate is a fun drawing because it is made almost entirely from simple shapes. You will start with two curved lines for the sides of the head, then add a big curved hat, a vest, two arms, two oval feet, and a sword and bucket to carry. The skull and crossbones on the hat is just a small rounded face and an X.
- Medium
- 20 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 kid in a pirate costume step by step
- Tips for drawing a kid in a pirate costume
- Free kid in a pirate costume coloring page
- How to color your kid in a pirate costume drawing
- Kid in a pirate costume fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a kid in a pirate costume
- More easy Halloween drawings
How to draw a kid in a pirate costume step by step
How to Draw a Kid in a Pirate Costume · 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: Sides of the head
Draw two curved lines that look like a big U with the top left open. Start each line high up on the left and right, curve them down and in, and stop before they meet at the bottom.
Step 3: The pirate hat
Draw a wide hill shape that sits on top of the head. Close the bottom with a gently curving line across, with little points sticking out on each side.
Step 4: Collar and body
Under the head, draw a short line across for the collar. Then draw two wobbly lines going down from each end to make a tall vest, and finish each with a little curl at the bottom.
Step 5: Arms
Draw a short curved line coming out from each side of the body near the top. Make them bend down and away, like arms held out.
Step 6: Face, vest and feet
Add one dot for an eye and a small smile on the face. Draw small hands at the end of each arm, straight lines and belt bands across the vest, and two ovals at the bottom for the feet.
Step 7: Sword and bucket
By one hand, draw a long, pointy leaf shape with a small round ball at the bottom for the sword. By the other hand, draw a small bucket that is wide at the top and narrower at the bottom, with a curved handle.
Step 8: Eye patch
Draw a small circle on the face for the eye patch. Add a string from the circle going up on each side, so it stretches across the forehead to the hat.
Step 9: Skull and crossbones
On the hat, draw a small rounded face for the skull and give it two dot eyes. Underneath, draw a small X made from two crossing lines.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in a pirate costume? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid in a princess costume or how to draw a kid in a superhero costume next.
Tips for drawing a kid in a pirate costume
- Draw the head sides first and leave the top open. Then the hat's bottom edge can cross the face, so the head looks like it is tucked underneath.
- The eye patch is the trickiest part. Draw a small circle first, then add one string going up on each side to the hat.
- For the skull, draw the rounded face first and the X second. Keep it small so it fits in the middle of the hat.
Free kid in a pirate costume coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in a pirate costume 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 kid in a pirate costume drawing
Try black for the hat and eye patch, red and white stripes for the vest, and brown for the bucket. For a creative twist, color the sword silver.
Kid in a pirate costume fun fact for kids
Pirate ships often flew a flag with a skull and crossbones, sometimes called the Jolly Roger. Different pirate crews had their own versions of the flag.
Questions about drawing a kid in a pirate costume
What shapes do I need to draw a pirate kid?
You need two curved lines for the head, a tall rounded shape for the vest, and two ovals for the feet. The hat is a wide hill shape, and the bucket is like a cup that is wider at the top.
How do I make my pirate look cuter?
Make the head extra big compared to the body and keep the smile small and curved. Big oval feet also help the character look friendly.
How do I draw a pirate hat?
Start with a big curved hill shape, then close it with a gently curved line along the bottom. Make the two side corners a little pointy so it looks like a real pirate hat.
