How to Draw Sunglasses (Easy Step by Step)
Learn to draw sunglasses using simple shapes like rounded lenses, an arch, and curved arms. You'll also add shine marks, sparkle dots, and a sun for a complete drawing.
- Draw two rounded lenses for the main shape.
- Connect the lenses with a small arch.
- Add curved lines to create the arms of the sunglasses.
- Include shine marks and two sparkle dots for detail.
- Finish your drawing with a bright sun in the corner.
Sunglasses are a fun first drawing because they are made from just a few simple shapes. You will draw two rounded lenses, a small arch to join them, and curved lines for the arms. Then you will add shine marks, two sparkle dots, and a bright sun in the corner to show why we wear them.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw sunglasses step by step
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Step 1: The left lens
Draw a rounded shape with a flat top, straight sides and a curved bottom, a bit like a soft shield. Make it on the left side of your paper.
Step 2: The right lens
Draw a second lens the same size and shape on the right side. Leave a small gap in the middle between the two lenses.
Step 3: The nose bridge
Draw a small curved arch that joins the two lenses near the top, like a tiny hill. Start it on the right side of the left lens and end it on the left side of the right lens.
Step 4: Arms and shine marks
Draw a short curved arm sticking out from the top outside corner of each lens. Then add a small curved line inside the upper outside corner of each lens to show a shine.
Step 5: The two dots
Near the bottom outside corner of each lens, fill in a small solid circle. These are sparkles of sunlight on the glass.
Step 6: The sun
Above the glasses on the right, draw a small circle for the sun. Leave it empty inside.
Step 7: The sun rays
Around the sun circle, draw short little dashes pointing outward, like the spokes of a wheel. Make four longer dashes at the top, bottom, left and right, and four tiny dashes in between. Leave a small gap between each dash and the circle.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your sunglasses? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a sandcastle or how to draw a beach ball next.
Tips for drawing sunglasses
- Draw the left lens first, then make the right one the same size. Glance back at the first lens often so they match.
- Keep the nose bridge small. A gentle little arch looks better than a big bump.
- For the sun rays, draw each dash pointing straight away from the center of the circle. Make the four main dashes about the same length, and keep the tiny ones short.
Free sunglasses coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this sunglasses 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 sunglasses drawing
Try tinting the lenses dark blue or purple, and color the sun bright yellow with orange rays. For a creative twist, give each lens a different color. Leave the shine marks and sparkle dots light so they look like glints of sunlight.
Sunglasses fun fact for kids
Sunglasses are very old. Long ago, Inuit people in the Arctic made snow goggles from bone, wood or antler with thin slits to cut down the bright glare from snow.
Questions about drawing sunglasses
What shapes do I need to draw sunglasses?
You need two rounded lenses with flat tops, a small arch for the nose bridge, and two short curved lines for the arms. The sun is a circle with short dashes around it.
How do I make my sunglasses look the same on both sides?
Draw one lens, then copy its width and height for the other. Keep the arms and shine marks in the same spots on each side, and the glasses will look balanced.
How do I make my sunglasses look shiny?
Add a short curved line inside the upper outside corner of each lens, and a small solid dot near the bottom outside corner. Leave the area around them uncolored or very light so they look like glints of sunlight.
