How to Draw a Person

How to Draw a Person

1. Start drawing the head

   Begin by drawing an oval shape for the head. This serves as the base of the face and should be drawn with smooth, curved lines. Make sure to proportion the oval correctly to ensure it matches the body size in later steps.

2. Create the outlines of torso.

   Below the head, draw a rectangular shape for the torso. The rectangle’s width should be slightly wider than the head to maintain a natural body proportion. The torso’s length can vary depending on how tall or short you want the person to be.

3. Create the contours of the legs.

   For the legs, extend two straight lines downward from the bottom corners of the torso. Then, draw two parallel lines next to these to form the legs, making sure they are of equal length. For your convenience and accuracy of the drawing, you can correlate the proportions of the legs and torso.

4. Draw the arms

   Add arms to the person by drawing lines downward from each shoulder. These lines should run parallel to the body, ending slightly lower the bottom of the torso to create a natural posture. Most often, it is the position of the hands that conveys the mood of the character and the entire drawing as a whole.

5. Create the contours of the hands.

   To detail the arms, add lines or small rectangular shapes at the ends to form hands. These shapes should be proportional to the arms and match in size. To avoid confusion, draw the thumb and index finger first and then add the rest.

6. Sketch the neck.

   Draw a curved line at the base of the head to form a neck, connecting the head to the torso seamlessly. Please note that the contour of the neck intersects the contour of the body and is rounded.

7. Sketch the shoes.

   Begin by extending horizontal lines at the ends of each leg to represent the feet. These lines should be parallel to the ground and equal in length to each other, ensuring a balanced appearance. Consider the angle and width of these lines, as they will form the basis for the shoes or other footwear.

8. Draw the facial features.

   Start with the eyes, drawing two small circles or ovals in the upper half of the head, spaced evenly apart. For further detailing, add eyebrows above the eyes to complement the expression. The distance between the eyes and their placement play a very important role in expressiveness, even if it’s just two dots.

9. Add the nose and mouth.

   For the nose, draw a small curved line or a dot below the eyes, centered on the face. Complete the facial features by sketching a simple smiling line or a more detailed curve for the mouth, positioned below the nose.

10. Sketch the contours of the hair.

    Draw the hair around the head by creating lines or a solid shape. For a short hairstyle, sketch lines close to the scalp, following the natural curvature of the head. For longer hair, extend the lines downward or outward, depending on the style.

11. Sketch the ears.

    Draw small curved lines on each side of the head to form ears. The ears should align with the eyes and be proportional to the head. To ensure symmetry, you can lightly draw a guideline connecting both sides of the head at ear level, then sketch the ears along this line.

12. Remove extra-lines.

    Go over the entire figure, refining any remaining areas. Smooth out the lines of the arms, legs, and torso, making sure they are proportionate. Then, remove all unnecessary lines and finalize the outline of the drawing.

13. Color the persone

    The colors choices can vary depending on the desired look. Decorate the character’s clothes with any patterns and art you like. This final step completes the drawing, bringing the person to life in full color.