How to Draw a Superhero Girl (Easy Step by Step)
A superhero girl is a fun drawing because every part is a simple shape: a round head, two floppy pigtails, a mask and a flowing cape. The little lightning bolt on her top turns a plain girl into a hero. Once you know the shapes, you can make your own hero.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a superhero girl step by step
How to Draw a Superhero Girl · 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: The head
Draw a big round shape for her head, a little wider than it is tall. Leave a small gap at the bottom, where her neck will join.
Step 3: Neck and body
Draw a short curved line across the bottom of the head. Then draw two long lines going down from its ends, curving a little outward at the bottom, to make the sides of her body.
Step 4: Pigtails and bangs
On each side of the head, draw a big floppy loop that looks like a bunny ear, starting at the top of the head. Add a wavy line across her forehead for the bangs.
Step 5: The mask
Draw a wide mask across her face that dips in the middle, like a sideways figure eight. Keep it as an empty shape for now.
Step 6: Arms
On the left side of the picture, draw a small arm hanging down next to her body, ending in a little circle for the hand. On the right, draw a long thin oval raised up high, with a small circle at the top end.
Step 7: The cape
On each side, start at her shoulder and draw a long curved line sloping out and down. Close each side with a short wavy line at the bottom that comes back to her body.
Step 8: Belt and skirt hem
Draw two straight lines across her middle to make a belt. Then draw a curved line along the bottom of her body for the skirt edge, with a tiny tick in the center.
Step 9: Feet
Under the skirt, draw the bottom curves of two ovals side by side for her boots. Let them touch in the middle.
Step 10: Face and lightning bolt
Put a small dot eye inside each side of the mask and add a little curved smile below it. Then draw a small zigzag lightning bolt on the middle of her top.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your superhero girl? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a unicorn or how to draw a dragon next.
Tips for drawing a superhero girl
- Draw the head with a small gap at the bottom. The neck lines will then join it smoothly.
- The mask is the trickiest part. Start with a long, flat oval, then gently push the bottom line up in the middle to make the nose dip.
- Draw the lightning bolt small and simple, like a little zigzag, so it fits on her top.
Free superhero girl coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this superhero girl 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 superhero girl drawing
Try a red cape, a blue top and a bright yellow lightning bolt for a classic hero look. For a creative twist, give her rainbow pigtails or a sparkly cape.
Superhero girl fun fact for kids
Superman, one of the first superheroes, made his debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938, and he wore a cape.
Questions about drawing a superhero girl
What shapes do I need to draw a superhero girl?
You need a round shape for the head, two floppy loops for the pigtails, an oval for the mask and two ovals for the feet. The body is two long lines, and the cape is two long curved pieces, one on each side.
How do I make my superhero girl look cuter?
Make the head extra big and the body small, and keep the eyes as simple dots. A round smile and floppy pigtails add a lot of charm.
How do I draw a cape that looks like it is behind her?
Start each cape line at her shoulder and draw it sloping out and down beside her body. Close each side with a short wavy line at the bottom so her arms and skirt stay in front.
