How to Draw a Pilgrim Boy (Easy Step by Step)
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This pilgrim boy is built from circles, ovals and boxes, which makes him a great first character to draw. He has a big round head, a tall hat with a small buckle, a frilly collar, and two little boots. Once you can draw a curve and a few straight lines, you can draw him.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 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 pilgrim boy step by step
How to Draw a Pilgrim 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: Sides of the head
Draw two curved lines that make the left and right sides of a big round head. Leave a gap at the top for the hat and a gap at the bottom for the collar.
Step 3: The wide hat brim
Draw a long, flat oval across the top of the head, wider than the head on both sides. Leave a small gap in the middle of the top edge where the tall part of the hat will sit.
Step 4: The tall hat
Above the brim, draw a tall box with no bottom. Its two sides start at the brim and lean in a tiny bit, and the top is a flat line with rounded corners.
Step 5: Hat band and buckle
Draw a short band on each side across the bottom of the tall hat. In the middle, add a small buckle shaped like a little rounded box.
Step 6: Face
Draw two small round dots for eyes, spaced apart across the middle of the head. Add a happy curved smile under and between them.
Step 7: Frilly collar
Under the chin, draw a wide collar with a wavy, ruffled bottom edge. Start and end the collar at the bottom edges of the head.
Step 8: Shirt and arms
Under the collar, draw a few short wavy lines in the middle for the front of the shirt. Then draw a curved arm on each side, each ending in a small circle for a hand.
Step 9: Belt and stripes
Draw a few curved lines across the body for the belt and stripes. Finish with a thick curved line along the bottom to close the body.
Step 10: Boots
Under the body, draw two small boxes with rounded corners side by side for the boots. Leave a little gap between them.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your pilgrim boy? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a thankful jar or how to draw decorative gourds next.
Tips for drawing a pilgrim boy
- Draw the hat brim as a flat oval before the tall part of the hat. Then the tall box has a wide base to sit on and is easy to line up.
- Make the head as round as you can by drawing it lightly first. The brim crosses the top, so it is fine if the two shapes overlap a little.
- The arms and hands are the trickiest part. Draw each arm as one curve down the side, then finish it with a small circle for the hand.
Free pilgrim boy coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pilgrim 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 pilgrim boy drawing
Try black or dark brown for the hat and boots, white for the collar, and a warm tan or gray for the shirt. For a creative twist, give him a bright gold buckle.
Pilgrim boy fun fact for kids
The Mayflower sailed from England in 1620 and carried about 102 passengers to what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Questions about drawing a pilgrim boy
What shapes do I need to draw a pilgrim boy?
You need a round shape for the head, an oval for the hat brim, and a tall box for the hat. The body and boots are rounded boxes.
How do I make my pilgrim boy look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and wide apart, and add a curvy smile. Making the head extra big compared to the body also makes him look cuter.
How do I draw a pilgrim hat?
Draw a wide flat oval first, then add a tall box on top that leans in slightly toward the top. Finish with a short band and a small buckle in the middle.
