Using two very different styles, I want to show you how to illustrate the same cartoon character in this tutorial on how to draw Ben 10.

In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw Ben 10. This is the main character of the popular animated series. Ben 10 is a short, thin teenager, but at the same time, he has great strength. Full name Ben Tennyson.

As you remember, Ben owned a powerful Omnitrix device that allowed him to transform into various alien life forms. The boy wore this device on his arm.

I think that you will enjoy drawing this popular character, especially since it is very easy to do. This step-by-step guide is designed for kids and beginners, so it uses the simplest elements that can be easily replicated.

In this tutorial, Ben 10 is presented in chibi style. This is one of the graphic styles of manga, in which the character has certain proportions, that is, the head is much larger than the body, arms and legs are short. The main thing is to correctly depict the main features, hairstyle, and clothing style, and then the character will be easily recognizable.

Materials

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Coloring supplies

Time needed: 40 minutes

How to draw Ben 10

Form the body outline for the cartoon hero.
To begin the Ben 10 drawing, sketch the two main shapes. Start with a rounded pentagon shape for the head. Below it, draw a long, slightly curved shape for the torso. Keep the head larger than usual to convey the cartoon style typical of the Ben 10 series. Use smooth, confident strokes.
Add the eyes, nose, and mouth of the hero.
With the head structure in place, start developing Ben’s facial features. First, draw the eyes as two simple ovals, trying to make them symmetrical. Just below, draw a short curved line for the nose and a subtle smile. Then, outline the eyebrows above the eyes.
Draw Ben 10’s spiky hair and ears.
Next, illustrate Ben’s spiky hairstyle and ears. Sketch a zigzag pattern along the top of the head to draw the hair. Add the hairline just above the eyebrows, following the curve of the forehead. On each side of the head, sketch small rounded ears positioned at eye level.
Sketch the hero’s T-shirt.
Now move on to sketching the upper body and draw the upper outfit of Ben 10. Outline the shoulders first, then draw the T-shirt shape with slightly curved sides and a visible collar. The bottom edge of the shirt should align with the top of the hips. Add short sleeves at the top of the shirt. Also, add a small “10” logo to the shirt.
Sketch the arms and Omnitrix.
Continue the drawing by sketching Ben’s right arm, which is raised and bent. The fist should be clenched, positioned near the face level. Then, add the second arm. On his wrist, draw the Omnitrix – a circular wrist device. Start by outlining a band wrapping around the wrist, then add a circle at the center with smaller details inside. This will represent the activation screen. The Omnitrix is one of the most recognizable features in a Ben 10 drawing.
Draw Ben 10’s legs and cargo pants.
Move down to the lower part of the body. From the shirt’s bottom, extend simple lines to form the hips and legs, keeping a slight bend. Sketch wide pants with visible knee areas and cargo pockets along the sides. Indicate the folds near the knees. Check the overall proportions.
Illustrate the hero’s lower legs and shoes.
Now, draw the lower legs of the cartoon character and mark the socks. Complete the basic structure by drawing the sneakers of Ben. Sketch the thick soles and round the fronts. Add straps or laces and simple treads to give texture.
Trace the outlines and clean your Ben 10 drawing.
At this stage, complete the entire Ben 10 drawing by tracing over the main outline with clear, confident strokes. Use a sharper pencil or thin liner for a clean result. Carefully erase all unnecessary construction lines, remove the parts of the initial ovals of the head and body, and any rough sketch marks on the arms and legs. Review the drawing’s symmetry.
Add green, black, and brown shades to the hero.
Fill the hair with dark brown, the shirt with green and black, and the pants with olive or khaki tones. The Omnitrix should have a light gray wristband and a green center symbol. Color the shoes black or dark gray with white soles. Paint the eyes black leaving white highlights inside.

Easy Ben 10 Drawing Tutorial

To construct the character, outline the head with a smooth curve for the chin. Shape the hair using short zigzag lines to form the recognizable spiky pattern.

Attach the neck and a slightly widened torso using basic geometric shapes. Add short, straight arms extending sideways and mark the position of the hands with simple curved outlines.

Indicate the legs with short rectangular forms. Draw the wristband of Ben 10 on one arm using two narrow parallel lines. You can incidences a small circle inside to represent the Omnitrix.

Place the facial features – eyes, eyebrows, nose, and smile. Keep all lines smooth and avoid excessive detail. When finishing, color the hair in dark brown, the shirt in light gray, and the pants in green to match Ben 10’s signature outfit.