How to Draw a Woman (Easy Step by Step)
Learn to draw a friendly girl waving hello using simple shapes you already know. You'll follow easy steps to create her hair, ponytail, waving hand, and flared skirt, then customize her to make new friends.
- Learn to draw a girl using simple, familiar shapes.
- Follow steps to draw her hair, ponytail, waving hand, and flared skirt.
- Customize her hair and clothes to create a whole group of friends.
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A friendly girl waving hello is a fun drawing because she is built from simple shapes you already know. You will start with the hair, add a swooshy ponytail, and finish with a waving hand and a flared skirt. Once you can draw her, you can change her hair and clothes to make a whole group of friends.
- Medium
- 20 minutes
- 11 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 woman step by step
How to Draw a Woman · 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: Hair outline
Start with a wavy line across the top of the head, dipping into a little peak in the middle for the part. Then curve the hair down the right side to the ear, and draw a short hairline down the left side of the face.
Step 3: The ponytail
Start at the top left of the head and draw a long swoopy shape down the left side, ending in a curled tip. Add a second curved line inside it so the ponytail looks thick.
Step 4: Bangs and ponytail lines
Draw a few thin curved lines sweeping down from the part to each side of the bangs. Add long thin lines along the ponytail that follow its curve.
Step 5: Eyes and ear
Draw two round dots for eyes, with a small curved eyebrow above each one. Add a little curl for the ear on the left, and a few more short hair lines near the top.
Step 6: Nose and smile
Draw a tiny curvy line in the middle of the face for the nose. Under it, draw a small open smile shaped like a bowl, with a line across the top.
Step 7: Neck and collar
Draw two short lines down from the chin for the neck, then a round curve for the neckline. Stretch the shoulders out to each side like a gentle hill.
Step 8: Sleeve and arm
On the left, draw a short, boxy sleeve at the end of the shoulder. Then add a long, slightly slanted line going down for the side of the arm.
Step 9: The waving arm
On the right, start at the shoulder and draw a bent arm that goes down to the elbow and then curves up. Draw the other side of the arm beside it, and leave the top open for the hand.
Step 10: Hand and fingers
At the top of the arm, draw a small rounded palm. Add four short fingers on top, each shaped like a skinny loop, fanning out a little.
Step 11: Shirt and skirt
Draw a curved line down the side of the shirt, then a band for the waist. Under it, draw a skirt with long lines flaring out like folds.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your woman? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a woman
- The waving hand is the trickiest part. Draw the palm as a small rounded shape first, then add the four fingers as skinny loops that fan out a little.
- Draw the ponytail as one long curve first, then add the thin hair lines inside. Following the curve with each line keeps the hair flowing.
- Keep the two eye dots the same size and at the same height, with a small space between them.
Free woman coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this woman 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 woman drawing
Try warm browns or golden yellow for the hair, a bright color for the shirt, and a skirt in a different shade. For a creative twist, give her a rainbow ponytail or draw a sunny sky behind her.
Woman fun fact for kids
Each human hand has 27 bones, and about half of them are in the wrist and palm.
Questions about drawing a woman
What shapes do I need to draw a girl waving?
You need a rounded head shape with hair, a long curved shape for the ponytail, and a hill shape for the shoulders. Bent lines make the waving arm, and four small loops make the fingers.
How do I draw a waving hand?
Start with a small rounded palm at the top of the arm, then add four short fingers that fan out from the top. Keep the fingers spread apart so the hand looks open.
How do I make my drawing look happier?
Draw a wide, open smile and curve the eyebrows up a little. Round dot eyes also make her look cheerful.
