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How to Draw People

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Draw a little girl in a fairy costume by following our step-by-step directions. Challenge your inner artist as you learn how to draw people.

Learning how to draw can be fun! Believe it or not, it's actually a lot easier than you might expect. One of the secrets of drawing is that any object can be broken down into its smaller parts. The easy, step-by-step instructions on the following pages can turn you into an artist. Soon you'll know how to draw all kinds of people wearing different kinds of clothing.

To begin drawing people, you'll need a pencil, pencil sharpener, an eraser, a felt-tip pen, and paper. On each page in this article, the first drawing will be of the person you will be working on. Examine the person and their clothing carefully before proceeding to the first step.

The instructions in the following pages will always start with a few basic shapes, such as ovals, rectangles, and triangles. Draw the full shape, even if some of it will not be seen in the final drawing. The red lines in each illustration show exactly what to draw in that step, while the lines drawn in previous steps are shown in black.

After all the steps are complete, use a felt-tip pen to go over the pencil lines. Ink only the lines you want to keep in the drawing. Let the ink dry, then erase the extra pencil lines. Congratulations! You know how to draw people.

After you've finished a drawing, feel free to add color using crayons, colored pencils, or markers. If you're feeling ambitious, you can even try watercolors or chalk. Start by adding the main color, gently adding darker colors to areas that would be in shadows or less light (generally toward the bottom or underneath some shapes). This is called shading.

After shading is complete, add lighter colors where more light would be (where the sunlight would naturally hit). This is called highlighting. Shading and highlighting help the drawing look more realistic.

Once you fill in all the colors and are pleased with the person you've drawn, you're finished. Way to go!

In this article you'll learn how to draw all kinds of people from a little girl in a fairy costume to a rock star. Here is a preview:

To begin your artistic endeavors, continue to the next page to learn how to draw a little girl with a picnic basket.

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How to Draw a Little Girl with a Picnic Basket

Nothing says fun like having a picnic on a sunny day. Once you learn to draw this little girl with her picnic basket, you can have a feast in your imagination.

Learn to draw this little girl sitting on a picnic basket.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the little girl with a picnic basket above. Either draw the girl freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustrations to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in black. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a little girl with a picnic basket, start by making the basic shapes for head, body, and basket.

Step 1: Sketch an oval for the head. Divide the oval into left and right halves with a vertical line to determine the center of the face. Separate the oval into upper and lower halves with a horizontal line to show the position of the tops of the eyes.

Sketch a horizontal line for the hairline about one-sixth of the way down from the top of the oval. Divide the area below that into three equal parts. The first line below the hairline is for the eyebrows, and the next line shows the location of the tip of the nose. The ears lie between the eyebrows and the nose.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes. Sketch oval shapes for the shoulders.

Draw a circle for the hand area and two small circles for the kneecaps. Use wedge shapes for the feet. Draw a rectangle to form the picnic basket under and to the left of the thighs.

Add details to the body and clothes to draw a little girl with a picnic basket.

Step 2: Draw two small ovals to shape the ears. Use rounded lines to form the hairline and a U-shaped figure for the jaw. Shape the neck and shoulders with curved lines. Extend the curved lines for the arms and hands. Block the hat with long curved lines. Draw more curved lines to shape the clothes.

To continue to draw a little gril with a picnic basket, add facial features and more details.

Step 3: Use short curved lines to draw in the eyes and eyebrows. Form the nose with short straight lines and shape the mouth with full lips as shown here. Use straight lines for the collar and the folds in the clothes.

Draw a bow with curved lines. Use two long straight lines to draw the handle of the basket; connect the two lines with a short curve. Use three odd-shaped triangles for the cloth that is peeking out of the picnic basket.

Draw a curved line to add a band to the hat. Start shaping the fingers with small banana-shaped figures. Smooth out the shoes with long rounded lines.

Refine features and add details to clothing and basket as you draw a little girl with a picnic basket.

Step 4: Add squiggles to the clothes to show wrinkles and folds. Extend curved shapes from the lower left of the hat for the scarf. Add several long wavy lines for the hair. Form the sandals with straight lines and triangles.

Draw squares all over the basket. Do the same with the cloth peeking out of the basket, but remember to follow its shape. Use blackened ovals to draw in the eyes.

Finish the drawing of a little girl with a picnic basket by adding subtle flourishes.

Step 5: Draw thick straight lines on the hat, chin, collar, bow, hands, and feet for shading. Add two small horizontal lines to every other square in the basket; fill in the remaining squares with two short vertical lines. Blacken in every other square in the cloth. Use many straight short lines to add the weave to the hat as shown.

That's it! Don't worry if you don't get it perfect the first time -- just keep practicing until you're happy with the result. See the next section to learn to draw another little girl, this time in a fairy costume.

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How to Draw a Little Girl in a Fairy Costume

For Halloween or everyday dress-up fun, nothing beats a fairy costume. Once you learn to draw this little girl in a fairy costume, you can have magical fun in your imagination. Abracadabra!

Learn how to draw this little girl in a fairy costume.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above little girl in a fairy costume. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Follow the red lines in each illustration to learn exactly what to draw in that step. The lines drawn in previous steps are shown in black. Here, we'll show you an illustration of each step and then give you a description of how to draw it.

To draw a little girl in a fairy costume, start by forming the basic shapes for body, head, and wand.

Step 1: Sketch a tipped oval for the head. Divide the oval into uneven left and right halves with a vertical line to determine the center of the face. Separate the oval into upper and lower halves with a horizontal line to show the position of the tops of the eyes.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a straight line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes. Add ovals to shape the shoulders and kneecaps.

Draw a short horizontal line between the chest and hip rectangles to mark the waist. Shape the left hand in an oval shape and the right hand in a diamond shape. Use wedge shapes for the feet. Draw in a long straight line for the wand in the left hand and top it with a star.

Continue to draw a little girl in a fairy costume by refining the basic shapes into more recognizable forms.

Step 2: Draw a V-shaped figure over a U-shaped figure. Connect the two shapes with short straight lines to form the hat. Use small oval shapes to form the ears. Establish the jawline with a U-shaped figure. Extend curved lines from the jawline down to the shoulders and arms. Smooth out the legs with slightly curved lines. Shape the hands as shown here.

Continue to draw the little girl in a fairy costume by adding facial features and shapes for the dress.

Step 3: Shape the hair with long curved lines. Add the eyes and eyebrows with short curved lines. Use short straight lines for the nose. Form the lips with thick curved lines. Use odd-shaped ovals and triangles for the sleeves. Draw a straight line across the chest for the neckline. Add two curved lines for the sides and an incomplete triangle for the skirt. Smooth the fingers and shoes with curved lines.

Refine your drawing of a little girl in a fairy costume by adding details to clothing and accessories.

Step 4: Finish the eyes with ovals. Use zigzag lines to shape the crown. Form the wings with two oval shapes. Extend them over the shoulders and under the elbows. Draw horizontal lines at the waist, bodice, and shoes to shape the ruffles. Add many straight lines to the skirt and hem to show the folds and uneven hem. Shape the sleeves with a few scribbles. Shade the star and draw a ribbon on the wand as shown.

To complete the drawing of a little girl in a fairy costume, add subtle details and shading.

Step 5: Shade the hair with dark curved lines. Add lacy scribbles to the crown and bodice. Draw long straight lines from the sleeves to the outer parts of the wings. Add shading to the wand, shoes, and skirt.

You did it! Now the little girl looks like she's ready to go to a costume party. But who will she go with? See the next page to draw the perfect complement to the little girl in a fairy costume -- a boy in a pirate costume.

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How to Draw a Boy in a Pirate Costume

Ahoy! This pirate has all the details in place, right down to the eye patch. Draw this boy, and you can imagine all of his swashbuckling adventures. Shiver me timbers!

Learn how to draw this boy in a pirate costume.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above boy in a pirate costume. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Begin to draw a boy in a pirate costume by sketching in the basic shapes for the head and body.

Step 1: Sketch an oval shape for the head. Divide the oval into left and right halves with a vertical line to determine the center of the face. Separate the oval into upper and lower halves with a horizontal line to show the position of the tops of the eyes.

Sketch a horizontal line for the hairline about one-sixth of the way down from the top of the oval. Divide the area below that into three equal parts. The first line below the hairline is for the eyebrows, and the next line shows the location of the nose. The ears lie between the eyebrows and the nose.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a straight line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes. Use ovals to mark the shoulders and kneecaps. Draw in a line for the waist. Use wedge shapes for the hands and feet.

Continue to draw a boy in a pirate costume by adding costume details and smoothing out rough shapes.

Step 2: Use small ovals to draw in the ears. Mark the hairline with oval lines. Shape the hat with an odd-shaped triangle and an oval. Use a U-shaped figure to draw in the jawline, extending it with curved lines to the shoulders. Smooth out the legs with long straight lines. Use two slightly curved lines to draw in the sash.

Add the sword, headband, and eye patch to continue to draw a boy in a pirate costume.

Step 3: Draw the eye and eyebrow with short curved lines. Use short straight lines for the nose. Add two short squiggles for the sides of the mouth. Sketch the headband with a dark straight line as shown. Draw a half-circle underneath for the patch.

Use a long V-shape for the neckline and long U-shapes for the full sleeves. Draw two curved lines for the cuffs on the sleeves. Add a few curved lines near the arms and under the chin.

Draw a rounded shape for the sword grip and two long curved lines that join at the bottom for the blade. Use curved lines for the cuffs on the boots. Give the legs shape with long straight lines.

Add details to the facial features and clothing as you draw a boy in a pirate costume.

Step 4: Finish the eye with a blackened oval. Add more folds and wrinkles to the hat, sleeves, and boots with long straight lines. Draw in the scarf as shown. Add a collar to the shirt with L-shaped and straight lines. Detail the belt with long rectangular shapes. Use circles and curves to mark the sword grip. Form the zipper area with two straight lines and a bent line.

Complete the drawing of a boy in a pirate costume by adding subtle details and shading.

Step 5: Fill in the patch, belt, and vest. Draw in a button on the shirt and another on the cuff. Add shading to the hat as shown. Shade the sword. Add squiggles to the boots to show wrinkles and shading.

You did it! Congratulations.

For a new challenge, see the next page to learn how to draw a teenage girl in a blazer and shorts.

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How to Draw a Teenage Girl in a Blazer and Shorts

This teenage girl is boasting a retro look with 1980s-style blazer and shorts. The beret and scarf add a jaunty touch to her energetic look that would look right at home on a fashion runway.

Learn how to draw this teenage girl in a blazer and shorts.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above teenage girl. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To draw a teenage girl in a blazer and shorts, sketch in the basic shapes for head and body.

Step 1: Sketch a tipped oval for the head. Divide the oval into left and right halves with a vertical line to determine the center of the face. Separate the oval into upper and lower halves with a horizontal line to show the position of the tops of the eyes.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Draw a line between the two rectangles for the waist. Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes. Sketch oval shapes for the shoulders, knees, and ankles. Use wedge shapes for the feet.

Continue to draw a teenage girl in a blazer and shorts by adding basic shapes for clothing and hat.

Step 2: Draw two small ovals for the ears. Block the hat with an odd-shaped rectangle. Use an incomplete oval for the hairline and the outline of the face. Extend two long curved lines from the jawline to form the shoulders. Draw in the shape of the sleeves and shorts with long bent lines. Smooth out the legs and ankles with curved lines.

Continue to draw a teenage girl in a blazer and shorts by adding facial features and clothing wrinkles.

Step 3: Use small curved lines for the eyebrows. Draw ovals with pointed ends for the eyes. Form the nose with short straight lines. Add the mouth with odd-shaped ovals as shown. Use longer curved lines for the hair and bangs.

Add a V-shaped figure under the neck for the neckline. Draw an oval underneath it. Use long triangles for the lapels and curved lines for the sleeves and shape of the blazer.

Draw an uneven horizontal line for the waistband of the sweater. Sketch the zipper area with one straight line and one bent line that connect halfway. Use more straight lines to form the shorts. Shape the shoes with curved lines.

Refine your drawing of a teenage girl in a blazer and shorts by adding the scarf and clothing wrinkles.

Step 4: Finish the eyes with darkened ovals. Use curved lines to shape the beret. Sketch odd-shaped rectangles for the bow. Add details to the blazer with curved lines and squiggles. Draw straight lines from the waistband to form pleats. Add zigzag lines for the wrinkles. Draw two uneven lines on the bottom of the shorts to form cuffs. Shape the kneecap with a small line. Form the shoes with V-shaped and U-shaped figures.

To complete your drawing of a teenage girl in a blazer and shorts, add subtle details and shading.

Step 5: Use squiggles to finish the hair. Detail the fringe on the scarf with short straight lines. Add straight horizontal and vertical lines for the pattern on the sweater as shown. Use vertical lines for the ribbing on the left sleeve and the bottom of the sweater. Finish the shoes with curved lines. Shade the neck, jacket, shorts, and legs.

Way to go! But a fashion show wouldn't be the same if there were only one model, would it?

See the next page for another fashion model, this time a teenage girl in a Vogue outfit.

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How to Draw a Teenage Girl in a Vogue Outfit

The teenage girl in this drawing is modeling a classic Vogue outfit. These distinctive patterns have been popular at fabric stores and other outlets for decades.

Learn how to draw this teenage girl in a Vogue outfit.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above teenage girl in her Vogue outfit. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Begin to draw a teenage girl in a Vogue outfit by sketching in basic shapes for head and body.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Add a line between the rectangles for the waist. Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes. Sketch oval shapes for the shoulders and kneecaps. Use wedge shapes for the feet.

Add the basic shapes for clothing as you continue to draw a teenage girl in a Vogue outfit.

Step 2: Draw ovals for the ears. Use a U-shaped figure to form the jawline. Extend a curved line from the neck to form the shoulders. Block the shape of the hat using an odd-shaped rectangle. Draw in the shape of the sleeves and skirt with long straight lines. Smooth out the ankles with short straight lines.

To continue to draw a teenage girl in a Vogue outfit, add facial features and clothing details.

Step 3: Use two curves for the eyebrows. Add two ovals with pointed ends for the shape of the eyes. Draw the nose with straight lines. Form the mouth with an odd-shaped oval as shown. Sketch the hair with long wavy lines.

Use triangles to shape the collar of the blouse. Draw the collar of the jacket with two long connecting triangles. Use a straight line to form the opening of the jacket. Draw the bottom of the jacket with straight lines. Add two straight lines to the sides of the jacket for pockets.

Extend bent lines from the bottom of the jacket to the hem. Use these folds to draw the hemline. Draw short curves to form the leggings, socks, and boots.

Add details to clothing and accessories to refine your drawing of a teenage girl in a Vogue outfit.

Step 4: Finish the eyes with darkened ovals. Add wavy lines to the hair and hat. Sketch a placket on the front of the blouse using two straight vertical lines. Use curved lines to shape the sleeves. Add a pocket to the breast of the jacket with a rectangle. Form a handkerchief on top of it with wavy lines.

Add two other pockets on the sides of the jacket using straight lines. Sketch two buttons on the jacket. Use straight lines to add folds to the skirt. Draw a wavy horizontal line on the bottom of the skirt for detail. Shape the boots with bent lines.

Complete this drawing of a teenage girl in a Vogue outfit by adding details and shading.

Step 5: Shade the hair with squiggles. Add two straight horizontal lines to the bridge of the nose. Draw different-shaped buttons on the blouse and shade them. Use curly lines to detail the handkerchief. Shade the jacket and skirt. Draw laces on the boots with small ovals.

That's it! Don't worry if you don't get it exactly right on your first attempt -- just keep practicing until you have a drawing you're happy with. When you're ready for a new challenge, see the next section to learn how to draw a man in a tuxedo.

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How to Draw a Man in a Tuxedo

This man in a tuxedo cuts quite a dashing figure, perfect for weddings, balls, or any formal occasion. Once you learn how to draw a man in a tuxedo, try imagining exciting events and backdrops for him.

Learn how to draw this man in a tuxedo.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the man in a tuxedo above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To draw a man in a tuxedo, start by sketching in the basic shapes that form the head and body.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Form the right arm and legs with curved tube shapes. Use ovals for the shoulder, kneecap, and ankles. Draw an odd-shaped rectangle for the hand. Use wedge shapes for the feet.

Begin to refine the body and add clothing as you draw a man in a tuxedo.

Step 2: Draw an oval shape for the ear. Frame the face and hairline with an odd-shaped oval. Extend two long curved lines from the bottom of the head to form the shoulders. Continue the same lines below the shoulders to form the arms. Use odd-shaped triangles for the left arm and hand. Shape the slacks with long straight lines.

Add a jacket, bow tie, and facial features as you draw a man in a tuxedo.

Step 3: Sketch several long curved lines to shape the hair. Add a squiggle inside the ear. Use dark curved shapes for the eyebrows and ovals with pointed ends for the eyes. Form the nose with an L-shaped figure and a comma-shaped figure.

Draw a larger oval with pointed ends for the mouth. Fill in the bottom part of the mouth as shown. Draw a curved line under the mouth for the chin crease.

Use a long U-shape for the neckline. Draw two rounded triangles underneath. Connect them with a small oval to form the bow tie. Shape two long tube shapes for the lapels. Draw two horizontal lines near the bottom of the lapels for the cummerbund.

Extend a vertical line perpendicular to the bottom of the cummerbund for the zipper area. Add a small curved line for the right pocket. Use two incomplete triangles for the cut of the jacket. Add a few long straight lines to the slacks to show wrinkles.

To continue to draw a man in a tuxedo, refine facial features and add clothing details.

Step 4: Finish the eyes with darkened ovals. Add a curly line and straight line to the right of the nose for the smile creases. Sketch lines right below both shoulders for the seams. Add two squiggles on the bow tie for wrinkles. Shade the right-hand side of the bow tie.

Draw a T-shaped figure to shape the jacket collar. Add a pocket to the jacket with two straight parallel lines connected at the right tip. Use zigzag lines for wrinkles on the right sleeve.

Draw horizontal lines on the cummerbund for pleats and a straight line on each side of the jacket for wrinkles. Use a straight line for the crease in the slacks, and several curved lines to outline the shoes.

Add shading and details to complete this drawing of a man in a tuxedo.

Step 5: Add many scribbles to the hair. Shade the neck, chin, jacket, and slacks. Draw small buttons on the shirt and three larger oval buttons on the right sleeve. Add a few details to the shoes.

You've got it! But what do you do if you want to draw a man in less formal attire?

See the next section to learn how to draw a man in a casual sweater.

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How to Draw a Man in a Casual Sweater

There's nothing like a sweater to take the chill from an autumn day. This man is modeling a casual patterned sweater, a classic look that is just at home in the city as it is at a small-town farmer's market.

Learn how to draw this man in a casual sweater.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the man in the casual sweater above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To draw a man in a casual sweater, begin by sketching in the basic shapes for the head and torso.

Step 1: Sketch an egg for the head. Divide the egg into uneven left and right halves with a vertical line to determine the center of the face. Separate the egg into upper and lower halves with a horizontal line to show the position of the tops of the eyes.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Form the arms with curved tube shapes. Use oval shapes to form the shoulders. Draw partial rectangles for the hands.

As you continue to draw a man in a casual sweater, add the sweater and draw the hairline.

Step 2: Draw in an oval shape for the ear. Use curved lines to establish the shape of the face and the hairline. Sketch a U-shaped figure for the jawline. Extend two curved lines from both sides of the head for the shoulders and arms. Sketch in the sides of the sweater. Use two odd-shaped ovals to separate the sides from the arms.

Add facial features and define the sweater as you continue to draw a man in a casual sweater.

Step 3: Shape the hair with curved lines. Draw in two dark curves for the eyebrows. Form the eyes with dark ovals. Use an L-shaped figure and a comma-shaped figure for the nose. Draw full lips as shown.

Use curved lines to form the collar of the turtleneck sweater. Sketch V-shaped figures to form the collar of the V-necked sweater. Draw a slightly curved line for the left shoulder. Separate the body of the sweater from the sleeves and waistband with bent lines. Draw in many curved lines to show the wrinkles.

Add the sweater pattern and pant pleats as you continue to draw a man in a casual sweater.

Step 4: Draw lines on the V-necked sweater to form diamond shapes. Add pleats to the pants with straight lines. Use curved lines to form wrinkles on the sleeves of the sweater.

Finish this drawing of a man in a casual sweater by adding details to the hair and sweater.

Step 5: Use short squiggles to finish the hair. Add a dark line on the jaw for shading. Use many short straight lines on the collar of the turtleneck sweater to show ribbing. Add more ribbing to the neckline, cuffs, and waistband of the V-necked sweater. Fill in every other diamond on the V-necked sweater with straight up-and-down lines to define the knit.

Great job! This patterned sweater is perfect for a chilly day, but colder weather calls for more protection. See the next section to learn how to draw a man in a bomber jacket.

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How to Draw a Man in a Bomber Jacket

A bomber jacket and sunglasses has been the epitome of a cool look for decades. With a classic bomber jacket and aviator shades, this man can fit right in to any scene from the 1950s to today!

Learn how to draw this man in a bomber jacket.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the man in a bomber jacket above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Sketch basic shapes for the head and body as you begin to draw a man in a bomber jacket.

Step 1: Sketch an oval for the head. Divide the oval into uneven left and right halves with a vertical line to determine the center of the face. Separate the oval into upper and lower halves with a horizontal line to show the position of the tops of the eyes.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Add a line between the two rectangles for the waist. Form the arms with curved tube shapes. Use ovals to shape the shoulders. Draw odd-shaped rectangles for the hands. Sketch odd-shaped U-figures for the legs.

Establish the hairline, jawline, and jacket shape as you continue to draw a man in a bomber jacket.

Step 2: Shape the hairline with a slightly curved line at the top of the head and two curved lines at each side as shown. Draw the ears with oval shapes. Establish the jawline with a U-shaped figure. Extend long curved lines from the jawline to shape the shoulders and arms. Use two slightly curved lines for the sides of the jacket. Sketch straight lines to shape the slacks.

Add sunglasses, belt, collar, and wrinkles as you continue to draw a man in a bomber jacket.

Step 3: Use squiggles to shape the hair. Draw two ovals over the eyes and connect them to form the sunglasses. Use odd-shaped triangles to shape the collar of the jacket and the collar of the shirt. Extend a line from the collar of the shirt to the waist to show the opening.

Add another straight horizontal line below the waist to form the belt. Use E-shapes to draw the fingers. Add a few straight lines in the jacket and slacks to show wrinkles.

Continue to draw a man in a bomber jacket by adding details, including pockets, to the jacket.

Step 4: Draw in a short straight line from the glasses to the left ear. Use triangles to shape the jacket and shirt collars. Add short lines beneath the shoulders and on the right side of the jacket opening for seams.

Sketch many straight and curved lines to the sleeves, slacks, and shirt to establish wrinkles. Use rectangles to draw pockets for the jacket and slacks. Draw a small oval and a small rectangle on the belt to shape the buckle. Use three straight lines to show the zipper area.

Finish drawing a man in a bomber jacket by adding subtle details and shading.

Step 5: Add hair with curly lines. Shade in the lenses of the sunglasses. Draw in round buttons on the shirt. Show shading in the jacket with thick black lines as shown. Add many squiggles to the jacket to show wrinkles. Outline the pockets on the jacket to give them finishing touches. Add ribbing to the bottom of the jacket and the sleeves with short straight lines.

You did it! The man in the bomber jacket is the very picture of casual cool. But if you're looking for something a little less laid back, see the next section to learn how to draw a rock star.

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How to Draw a Rock Star

Whether it's heavy metal, punk, or pop, there's nothing quite like a rock star. Once you learn how to draw this rock star, you can almost hear the music.

Learn how to draw this rock star.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the rock star above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To draw a rock star, begin by outlining the basic shapes for the head, body, and guitar.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a straight line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use a rectangle for the chest area. Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes. Use ovals to shape the shoulders, right hand, and kneecaps. Draw the left hand with an odd-shaped rectangle.

Sketch the shape of an electric guitar. Put the neck of the guitar next to the hands. Add a curved line for the waist just above the top of the guitar.

Add lines for the headband and shirt definition to continue to draw a rock star.

Step 2: Draw ovals for the ears. Sketch two curved lines on the head to form a headband. Form the shape of the face, neck, and shoulders with curved lines. Add lines across the upper arms for the sleeves. Block the arms and legs with long straight and curved lines. Add lines to the sides of the chest. Sketch in guitar details as shown.

Add facial features and hair as you draw a rock star.

Step 3: Use curved lines to form the hair. Add dark curves for the eyebrows and lighter curves underneath them for the eyes. Draw straight and curved lines for the nose. Use an outlined oval for the mouth.

Form the collar of the vest and the neckline of the shirt with curved lines. Add straight lines on the sleeves. Draw a squiggle on the neck. Detail the guitar to add depth. Shape the fingers with odd-shaped ovals.

Add the shoulder strap and other details as you continue to draw a rock star.

Step 4: Add details to the headband. Finish the eyes with darkened ovals. Add a curly line in the left ear. Shape indentations in the collar and edges of the vest. Draw the shoulder strap using straight lines. Add wrinkles to the shirt. Draw three ovals on each side of the head of the guitar. Continue detailing the guitar as shown.

To complete your drawing of a rock star, add finishing touches to the clothing and guitar.

Step 5: Shade the hair with short squiggles. Outline the collar with V-shaped figures and add wrinkles to the top of the shirt. Add tiny lines to the edges of the vest collar and sleeves to make them look like zipper teeth. Finish detailing the guitar. Shade the edges of the vest and guitar as shown.

Great job! Now that you've learned how to draw a man, why not move on and learn how to draw a woman? See the next section to learn how to draw a woman in a sundress.

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How to Draw a Woman in a Sundress

This woman in a sundress looks fresh and cool on a hot summer's day. Whether she's headed for a sophisticated party or a casual cruise, you can almost feel the fresh cool breeze.

Learn how to draw this woman in a sundress.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the woman in a sundress above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Sketch in the basic shapes of the head and body as you begin to draw a woman in a sundress.

Sketch a horizontal line for the hairline one-sixth of the way down from the top of the oval. Divide the area below that into three equal parts. The first line below the hairline is for the eyebrows, and the next line shows the location of the tip of the nose. The ears lie between the eyebrows and the nose.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Sketch in the hat, bodice, and skirt as you continue to draw a woman in a sundress.

Step 2: Draw two small ovals to form the ears. Use curved lines above and below the ears for the hairline. Add ovals to block the hat. Extend curved lines below the hat for the neck and shoulders. Draw in straight lines for the bodice. Use small curved lines to shape the chin, right elbow and wrist and ankles. Sketch curved and wavy lines to define the skirt.

As you continue to draw a woman in a sundress, add facial features, shoes, and clothing details.

Step 3: Use squiggles at the temples for the hair. Add a slightly curved line below the brim of the hat for the bangs. Draw in the ears, eyes, mouth, and hair with curves and ovals as shown.

Sketch a V-shaped figure for the neckline and a set of straight lines for each shoulder strap. Extend two lines from the shoulder straps below the waist. Draw an odd-shaped V at the end of these lines.

Sketch several long straight lines from the V-shape to the hem. Make sure the hem of the skirt flows with the folds. Use odd-shaped rectangles and triangles to form the shoes. Shape the hands with curved lines.

Refine the bodice and add wrinkle detailing to the skirt as you draw a woman in a sundress.

Step 4: Darken in the eyes and use dark curves for the eyebrows. Add zigzag lines at the top of the bodice and curved lines at the hemline. Show the waistline with two small horizontal lines. Add many squiggles to the skirt to show wrinkles. Use odd-shaped ovals for the bracelets.

Add texture and shading to complete this drawing of a woman in a sundress.

Step 5: Finish the hair with squiggles. Add texture to the hat with short straight lines. Draw horizontal lines on the bodice of the dress. Add shading to the side, bracelets, and skirt.

You've got it! The woman in the sundress definitely looks like she's relaxing over a long weekend. But what about the workaday woman? See the next section to learn how to draw a walking woman in a pantsuit.

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How to Draw a Walking Woman in a Pantsuit

Drawing a person in motion is often more challenging than drawing someone who is standing still. As you draw this walking woman in a pantsuit, you'll capture the sense of free and easy motion in the illustration.

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In this section, we'll show you how to draw the woman walking in the pantsuit above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Begin to draw the walking woman in a pantsuit by sketching the basic shapes of the body and head.

Step 1: Draw an egg for the head. Divide the egg into uneven left and right halves with a vertical line to determine the center of the face. Separate the egg into upper and lower halves with a horizontal line for the hairline about one-sixth of the way down from the top of the egg. Divide the area below that into three equal parts.

The first line below the hairline is for the eyebrows, and the next line shows the location of the tip of the nose. The ears lie between the eyebrows and the nose. Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Draw a curved line between the two rectangles to determine the waist. Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes.

Sketch oval shapes for the right shoulder, kneecaps, and ankles. Use wedge shapes for the feet. Draw a diamond shape for the left hand and an odd-shaped oval for the right hand.

As you continue to draw a walking woman in a pantsuit, add the scarf and shapes for the clothing.

Step 2: Draw an oval for the ear. Extend lines above it for the hairline and below it for the neck. Block in the shape of the hat with odd-shaped triangles and ovals. Sketch the shape of the jacket and slacks with long straight lines. Add the shawl with long straight and curved lines.

Add facial features, jacket, and hands as you continue to draw a walking woman in a pantsuit.

Step 3: Use long curved lines for the hair and ovals with pointed ends for the eyes. Draw the nose and lips with curved lines as shown. Sketch a very short line at the chin for definition.

Shape the jacket and shawl with long squiggles. Add two pockets to the jacket with rectangles. Form the hands with curved lines. Draw in the shape of the boots with straight lines.

Add draping to the clothes and definition to the lips as you draw the walking woman in a pantsuit.

Step 4: Finish the eyes with darkened ovals. Sketch a curved line on the hat for the ribbon. Add an E-shaped figure to the left side of the lips for definition. Sketch squiggles on the jacket and slacks to show wrinkles. Add a border to the shawl.

Finish drawing this walking woman in a pantsuit by adding shading and details to the woman and her attire.

Step 5: Finish the hair with squiggles. Add shading to the hat, jacket, and boots. Draw three oval buttons on the bottom of the right jacket sleeve. Finish the shawl with straight lines to define the fringe.

That's it! Even if you didn't get it perfect on the first try, with practice you're sure to succeed. Add to your artistic repertoire by learning how to draw a woman in an oversize sweater, which can be found in the next section.

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How to Draw a Woman in an Oversize Sweater

Very popular in the 1980s, the oversize sweater is making a comeback as a retro look. As you draw this woman in her oversize sweater, you may be transported to another era in your imagination.

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In this section, we'll show you how to draw the woman in the oversize sweater above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

Begin to draw a woman in an oversize sweater by creating the head and body from basic shapes.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Add a line between the two rectangles for the waist. Sketch oval shapes for the shoulders.

Sketch the outline of the sweater and shape of the face as you draw a woman in an oversize sweater.

Step 2: Draw a small oval for the right ear. Use curved lines for the hairline and an uneven line for the shape of the face. Add long curved lines from the shoulders to shape the sleeves. Draw the sweater and legs with long curved lines.

Add facial features and hair as you draw a woman in an oversize sweater.

Step 3: Use two small curves for the eyebrows. Draw ovals with pointed ends for the eyes. Use straight lines for the nose. Add two odd-shaped curves for the lips as shown. Use long wavy lines for the hair, cuffs of the sweater, and fingers. Form wrinkles in the sleeves with squiggles. Detail the belt with curved lines as shown.

To continue to draw a woman in an oversize sweater, add sweater folds and belt details.

Step 4: Finish the eyes with blackened ovals. Add wrinkles to the sweater with zigzag lines. Sketch in the details of the belt with rectangles and triangles. Add folds to the sweater to form an uneven hemline.

Finish drawing this woman in an oversize sweater by shading and adding earrings.

Step 5: Finish the hair with squiggles. Draw a short curved line on the upper lip for definition. Use ovals for the earrings. Add shading to the sweater and legs for depth.

Great job! Now that you've mastered drawing a woman in an oversize sweater, why not try a change of pace? Go to the next section to try your hand at drawing a woman in a bathing suit.

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How to Draw a Woman in a Bathing Suit

Working on this drawing is like a day at the beach! Once you've learned how to draw this woman in a bathing suit, you can let your imagination go to set the scene. You could embellish with sand, surf, an umbrella -- even a barbecue!

Learn how to draw this woman in a bathing suit.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the woman in a bathing suit above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To draw a woman in a bathing suit, begin by sketching out the basic shapes for hair and body.

Sketch a horizontal line for the hairline about one-sixth of the way down from the top of the head. Divide the area below that into three equal parts. The first line below the hairline is for the eyebrows, and the next line shows the location of the tip of the nose. The ears lie between the eyebrows and the nose.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes. Add a curved line between the two rectangles for the waist. Sketch oval shapes for the shoulders and kneecaps. Use odd-shaped V-figures for the hands. Block the feet with wedge shapes.

Smooth and refine the body shapes as you continue to draw a woman in a bathing suit.

Step 2: Draw an oval for the ear. Use curved lines to define the hairline and jawline. Extend long curved lines from the head for the neck and shoulders. Smooth out the arms, hands, and shoes with slightly curved lines. Define the torso with two curved lines.

Add facial features and a head scarf as you draw a woman in a bathing suit.

Step 3: Draw the head scarf with odd-shaped triangles and rectangles. Use long curved lines to shape the hair. Sketch curved lines for the eyebrows and ovals with pointed ends for the eyes. Form the nose and lips with straight and curved lines as shown.

Use V-shapes to define the neck and the neckline of the bathing suit. Add odd-shaped V-figures to define the fingers and shoes.

Add the pattern to the suit and folds to the headband as you draw a woman in a bathing suit.

Step 4: Use darkened ovals to finish the eyes and dark curves for the eyelids. Add squiggles to the head scarf to show wrinkles. Draw odd-shaped flowers on the bathing suit.

Add final touches like shading and patterns to complete your drawing of a woman in a bathing suit.

Step 5: Add squiggles to finish the head scarf and hair. Draw thin lines on the bathing suit to fill in the pattern. Darken the shoes and add shading to the knee.

Way to go! This woman is ready for a day at the beach. Which is great for the summer, but colder seasons demand a warmer wardrobe. See the next page to learn how to draw a woman in a fashionable topcoat.

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How to Draw a Woman in a Fashionable Topcoat

This woman has style and attitude to spare! With her long topcoat and chic wraparound hat and scarf, she's ready to brave the elements on even the coldest winter day.

Learn how to draw this woman in a fashionable topcoat.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the woman in a fashionable topcoat above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To draw a woman in a fashionable topcoat, begin by sketching in the basic shapes of the head and body.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Add the outlines for the coat, slacks, and hat as you draw a woman in a fashionable topcoat.

Step 2: Block the hat with rectangles and ovals. Shape the profile of the face with a curly line. Draw the neck with curved lines and extend them to form the shoulders. Sketch a U-shaped figure for the neckline. Use long straight lines to shape the coat and slacks. Add a short straight line to form the hand.

Add facial features and clothing details as you draw this woman in a fashionable topcoat.

Step 3: Draw in a curved line for the eyebrows and an oval with pointed edges for the eye. Shape the nose with an L-shaped line and a straight line. Draw a full mouth as shown.

Add uneven lines to give the hat shape. Use two curved lines for the sweater collar and two triangles for the coat collar. Shape the coat and slacks with long straight lines. Draw a curved line for the bottom of the sweater. Shape the shoes with curved lines. Add several short lines to the sleeves, sweater, and slacks to show folds. Draw the hand with curved lines as shown.

Finish the eyes, add gloves, and give movement to the clothes as you draw a woman in a fashionable topcoat.

Step 4: Finish the eyes with blackened ovals and the eyelids with V-shapes. Add two small curves on the top of the hat for shading. Use squiggles on the collar, coat, and slacks for folds and wrinkles. Sketch zigzag lines to form the gloves in the right hand. Use V-shapes for the shoes.

To finish your drawing of a woman in a fashionable topcoat, add shading, buttons, and other finishing touches.

Step 5: Add zigzag lines over the coat, slacks, and sweater for wrinkles. Shade the collar, coat, gloves, and slacks. Add three round buttons to the right side of the coat. Draw a wavy line at mid-chest for detail.

Great job! This woman is ready for a day on the town.

To go from the daytime look of the topcoat to a more formal evening look, see the next section to learn how to draw a woman in a cocktail dress.

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How to Draw a Woman in a Cocktail Dress

This woman looks as sweet as the rose she's holding! This drawing will give you the added challenge of drawing the woman from behind. Once you learn to draw this woman in a cocktail dress, use your imagination to create the setting -- Glamorous ball? Intimate dinner party? You be the judge.

Learn how to draw this woman in a cocktail dress.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the woman in a cocktail dress above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To draw a woman in a cocktail dress, start by sketching the basic shapes that form the head and body.

Step 1: Draw an oval with a pointed lower left side for the head. Divide the oval into uneven left and right halves with a vertical line to determine the center of the head. Separate the oval into upper and lower halves with a horizontal line to show the position of the tops of the eyes.

Sketch a horizontal line from the hairline about one-sixth of the way down from the top of the oval. Divide the area below that into three equal parts. The first line below the hairline is for the eyebrows, and the next line shows the location of the tip of the nose.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line from the lower right side of the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Draw a curved line between the rectangles for the waist.

Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes. Sketch oval shapes for the shoulders and kneecap. Draw two odd-shaped rectangles for the hands. Use wedge shapes for the feet.

Begin to add shapes for the dress and hairline as you draw a woman in a cocktail dress.

Step 2: Draw an oval for the ear and extend uneven lines from it to form the hairline. Sketch the neck and shoulders with curved lines. Add full sleeves and a skirt outline with long straight lines. Block the right shoe.

Shape the hair and add a rose, bow, and shoes as you draw a woman in a cocktail dress.

Step 3: Use curved lines to shape the hair. Outline the profile with an uneven line. Draw a curve for the eyebrow and a triangle for the eye. Add a squiggle to the ear. Use two long bent lines for the back of the dress. Sketch odd-shaped triangles and ovals for the bow. Add several straight lines for the folds.

Sketch the fingers as shown. Draw a stem with leaves and a rose shape for the flower. Add some straight lines to the back of the skirt for folds. Sketch the shoes with odd shapes.

Add hair and details to the clothing and flower as you draw a woman in a cocktail dress.

Step 4: Add eyelids with small V-shaped figures. Shape full lips using odd-shaped ovals. Draw a bow in the hair with three triangles. Add hair to the back of the neck with wavy lines.

Sketch straight and zigzag lines for wrinkles, pulls, and folds on the dress. Crinkle the sleeves with squiggles. Use curved lines to make the peplum hem uneven. Define the flower with curved lines.

To complete the drawing of a woman in a cocktail dress, add shading to dress, hair, bow, and leaves.

Step 5: Shade the hair and bow with squiggles. Add shading to the back of the dress and right ankle. Draw in the veins of the leaves with short straight lines.

That's it! This drawing can be challenging, so don't worry if your first attempt isn't picture-perfect. Just keep practicing, and before long you'll see results you can be proud of. For another version of a woman in formal wear, see the next page to learn how to draw a woman in an evening dress.

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How to Draw a Woman in an Evening Dress

This elegant woman is off for a night on the town! With her strapless evening dress and long gloves, she's got a sophisticated look that's sure to make her the belle of the ball.

Learn how to draw this woman in an evening dress.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the woman in an evening dress above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To draw a woman in an evening dress, start by sketching the basic shapes that form the head and body.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a curved line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use rectangles for the chest and hip areas. Sketch a line between the two rectangles for the waist.

Form the arms and legs with curved tube shapes. Sketch oval shapes for the shoulders and kneecap. Draw a long oval for the left hand and two triangles for the right hand. Use wedge shapes for the shoes.

As you continue to draw a woman in an evening dress, define the shape of the dress, hairline, and jawline.

Step 2: Draw an oval for the ear. Use curved lines for the hairline. Sketch a U-shaped figure for the jawline. Extend a long curved line below the jawline for the neck, shoulders, and arms. Shape the dress with long straight and curved lines.

Add facial features and define the hair and neckline as you draw a woman in an evening dress.

Step 3: Draw two curves for the eyebrows and two ovals with pointed ends for the eyes. Shape the nose with straight lines. Add a full mouth by using odd-shaped ovals as shown. Block the hair using long wavy lines. Add a line to the chin and one to the collarbone for definition. Sketch two curves for the neckline and one long curved line for the side of the dress. Shape the shoes with bent lines.

Add a flower to the dress and details to the gloves as you draw a woman in an evening dress.

Step 4: Finish the eyes with darkened ovals. Form the eyelids with curves. Heighten the hair with a wavy line. Add a line to the bottom lip for definition. Sketch a long oval earring with squiggles inside it. Block long gloves with many short lines for folds and wrinkles. Use long straight lines to add a flower shape to the center of the dress. Extend them to show pulls and folds.

To complete your drawing of a woman in an evening dress, add shading to dress and gloves, and detail flower.

Step 5: Finish the hair with squiggles. Add more shading to the dress and gloves with short straight lines. Detail the flower with curves.

You did it! This woman looks like she's ready for a very formal occasion. Perhaps...a wedding? See the next page to learn how to draw a bride.

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How to Draw a Bride

They say a woman is never lovelier than on her wedding day, and this classic bride is no exception. Once you learn how to draw this bride, you'll almost hear the wedding bells!

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In this section, we'll show you how to draw the bride above. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To begin to draw a bride, sketch the basic shapes for head, body, and full skirt.

Step 1: Sketch a tipped oval for the head. Divide the head into uneven left and right halves with a vertical line to determine the center of the face. Separate the oval into upper and lower halves with a horizontal line to show the position of the tops of the eyes.

Sketch a horizontal line for the hairline about one-sixth of the way from the top of the oval. Divide the area below that into three equal parts. The first line below the hairline is for the eyebrows, and the next line shows the location of the tip of the nose. The ears lie between the eyebrows and the nose.

Divide the area below the nose into three more equal parts. The line below the nose is for the mouth opening, and the next line is for the lower lip.

Draw a straight line under the head to show the shape of the neck and backbone. Use a rectangle for the chest area. Form the arms with curved tube shapes. Sketch oval shapes for the shoulders. Draw a big bell shape for the dress. Form the bouquet with an egg-shaped figure between the two hands.

As you continue to draw a bride, form the neck, sleeves, hairline, and jawline.

Step 2: Draw a small oval for the ear. Use curved lines for the hairline and jawline. Block the headpiece with two leaf-shaped figures. Extend two curved lines from the jaw to form the neck. Use curved lines to form the full sleeves. Shape the waist with curved lines. Draw a line across each arm to form a sleeve.

Add facial features, hair, and flowers for the bouquet as you continue to draw a bride.

Step 3: Draw the eyebrows with short curves. Use two small ovals with pointed ends for the eyes. Sketch the nose with straight lines. Draw the mouth with curved lines as shown. Outline the hair with long curved lines. Shape the headpiece with zigzag lines.

Add a small curved line to the neck. Draw a U-figure for the neckline. Form the flowers in the bouquet with odd-shaped circles and ovals. Add some folds to the lower part of the skirt to make the hem uneven.

Sketch the veil and bodice detail as you continue to draw a bride.

Step 4: Add the veil with curly lines. Detail the headpiece with squiggles. Sketch straight and curved lines for the stand-up collar. Add many curved lines to show wrinkles on the dress. Draw two oval lines to define the bodice. Use odd shapes and lines for the flowers.

To complete your drawing of a bride, add finishing touches like lace, beading, and texture.

Step 5: Finish the hair with squiggly lines. Add lace to the headpiece and the dress with curly lines as shown. Draw crisscross lines on the veil for texture. Add some small circles on the veil for beading.

Your bride is finished! She's ready to march down the aisle. If you've ever wanted to explore the Wild West, you'll love our next section. Keep reading to learn how to draw a cowboy.

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How to Draw a Cowboy

With a hat on his head and lasso in his hand, this cowboy is happiest on the range. If you love Western movies, cowboys, the Old West, or any of the above, you'll love learning how to draw this rugged cowboy.

Learn how to draw this cowboy.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above cowboy. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To start drawing a cowboy, draw an egg shape for the head.

Step 1: Draw an egg-shaped head. Divide it into upper and lower halves to show the eye and top of the ear. Sketch part of an oval for the ear. Add lines for the eyebrows, nose, mouth, and top of the chin. Place an upright line in the upper right side of the head. Use a large curved rectangle for the chest and a smaller rectangle for the hips.

Attach the head to the chest and the chest to the hips with two curved lines. Use ovals, lines, and odd-shaped tubes, triangles, and rectangles to outline the arms, hands, legs, knees, and foot.

To draw a cowboy, use a Z-shaped figure and a short bumpy line for the nose.

Step 2: Use a Z-shaped figure and a short bumpy line for the nose. Draw a very thin pointed tube for the eyebrow. Sketch an A-shaped figure lying on its side for the eye. Shape the mouth and chin as a short curved line and a small comma-shaped figure. Form the jawline, neck, and shoulders using a few sharply and gently curved lines.

Connect the chest and hips with two upright curved lines. Outline the sleeves and jeans, including wrinkles, using several curved lines. Make a boot shape out of the triangle. Add four unfinished ovals, two long curved lines, and an upright thin rectangle missing its top end to form the rope.

To draw a cowboy, use several curved lines to shape the wrinkled sleeves and jeans.

Step 3: Form the hat with an upside-down bowl and a curved V-shaped figure with one very long end that curves up and around to the back of the head. Draw the hairline under the hat. For the nostril, use a very short line and a bent line. Sketch a long Y-shaped figure for the open part of the jacket, placing a V-shaped figure and a U-shaped figure inside it for the scarf. Use several curved lines to shape the wrinkled sleeves and jeans, as well as the bottom of the jacket.

Define the U-shaped fingers, and add curved knuckles to the hand on your left. Place a sharply bent line near the front of the boot and a curved line in front of the heel. To form the fence rail, place eight straight lines on both sides of the body and between both legs and the rope.

To draw a cowboy, draw unfinished ovals on the top pockets for buttons.

Step 4: Sketch the tied ends of the scarf and the jacket’s collar, pockets, shoulder tops, sleeves, and wrinkles using a rectangle, triangles, and several curved and straight lines. Draw unfinished ovals on the top pockets for buttons. Use a few curved lines to show some of the wavy hair. Place two lines in the neck. Add details to the rope and boot using curved and bent lines.

To draw a cowboy, use jagged and curved lines to add wrinkles to the jacket and jeans.

Step 5: Make the rope look twisted by using many pairs of short curved lines. Use several jagged and curved lines to add wrinkles to the jacket and jeans.

Finish detailing the boot by forming two tiny banana-shaped figures below the bottom of the jeans leg. Add some texture to the fence rail using an oval, a U-shaped figure, and a few curved lines. Shade the clothes, hair, neck, hands, and under the hat’s brim using several curved and jagged lines.

Way to go! This cowboy is ready to wrangle some cattle. To explore another kind of occupation, check out the next section to learn how to draw a chef.

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How to Draw a Chef

This chef has finished his latest dish, and it looks delicious. You don't need culinary skills to learn how to draw this chef -- just a little bit of imagination and the helpful steps below.

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In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above chef. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To start your chef drawing, draw an oval head and divide it into uneven halves.

Step 1: Draw an oval head. Divide it into uneven left and right halves. Section the head into uneven upper and lower halves for the positions of the eyes. Place lines for the hairline, eyebrows, nose, and mouth as shown here. Sketch lines for the top and bottom of the ear that are even with the nose and eyebrows.

Sketch a rectangle for the chest and a thin rectangle and a triangle for the shoulders. Shape the arms and the hand on your left using odd-shaped tubes, rectangles, and U-shaped figures. Form the thumb and part of the hand on your right with a curved odd-shaped tube. Use a large oval with a curved line just under its lower edge for the platter.

To draw a chef, use a curved line for the base of the chef’s hat.

Step 2: Use a curved line for the base of the chef’s hat. Sketch unfinished ovals with pointed ends for the eyes. Form the bottom of the nose and lower lip with a few curved lines. Show the general shape of the jacket using straight and curved lines. Wrinkle the elbow area on your right with a very jagged line.

Draw the chicken using curved lines, two small ovals, an unfinished oval for the wing, and a U-shaped figure for the drumstick near the wing. Form overlapping cone-shaped figures for the baby carrots and an oval with two curved lines inside of it for the baked potato.

To draw a chef, draw the nose and smile lines using curved lines.

Step 3: Attach a curved rectangle to the head with two straight lines to form the chef’s hat. Add curved lines for the ears, cheek on your left, and part of the hairline near the ear on your right. Use curved tubes with pointed ends for the eyebrows. Form the eyes and upper eyelids with small darkened figures and short curved lines.

Draw the nose and smile lines as shown here using some curved lines. Add wrinkles to the jacket using jagged and curved lines. Sketch small circles attached to very short lines for the buttons. Place a long, curved L-shaped figure and a very short line under the jaw to form the collar. Show the top of the jacket’s pocket as a thin, slightly curved rectangle. Draw two curved lines for the cuff of the shirt.

To draw a chef, sketch many upright lines to form pleats on the hat.

Step 4: Sketch many upright lines to form pleats on the hat. Darken part of the mouth. Use many short curved lines for the hair, mustache, and facial lines. Add some wrinkles to the jacket with two V-shaped figures, a long thin triangle, and a curved line. Place dots on the edges of the chicken, short curved lines in the carrots, and tiny circles and short curved lines in the potato. Form a pat of butter in the potato with part of a rectangle.

To finish your chef drawing, add wrinkles and shading to the hat, forehead, neck, jacket, shirt sleeve, and hand.

Step 5: Use many straight and slightly curved lines to add wrinkles and shading to the hat, forehead, neck, jacket, shirt sleeve, and hand.

Great job! This chef is ready to hit the kitchen. You'll be ready to hit the field after completing the drawing in the next section. Keep reading to learn how to draw a hockey player.

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How to Draw a Hockey Player

With hockey stick in hand, this hockey player is ready to start the game. Follow our simple directions below and you'll be ready to start drawing this hockey player in no time.

Learn how to draw this hockey player.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above hockey player. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To start drawing a hockey player, draw an oval head and divide it into uneven left and right halves.

Step 1: Draw an oval head. Divide it into uneven left and right halves, curving the line at the top of the head. Section the head into uneven upper and lower halves for the positions of the eyes. Place lines for the hairline, eyebrows, nose, and mouth as shown here.

Line up the top and bottom of the ear with the nose and eyebrows. Sketch rectangles for the chest and hips. Connect the chest and hips with a T-shaped figure that is curved and upside-down. Form a long tube with a thick curved end for the hockey stick.

Place two short lines near the curved end of the hockey stick. Shape the arms, hands, and upper legs as odd-shaped tubes, rectangles, and U-shaped figures. Use a slipper-shaped figure and a strangely shaped figure for the hand holding the hockey stick. Place a curved line inside the other hand for the knuckles.

To draw a hockey player, draw a split rectangle for the shorts.

Step 2: Form the ears with short curved lines. Show the neck and shoulders with some longer curved lines. Use two gently curved lines to connect the chest and hips. Draw a split rectangle for the shorts and some curved lines for the wrinkled sleeves.

To draw a hockey player, form the fingers with U-shaped figures and curved lines.

Step 3: Sketch the hairline using short curved lines. Use comma-shaped figures for the eyebrows, mostly darkened circles for the eyes, and two short curved lines for the eyelids.

Show the bottom of the nose with a wide V-shaped figure. Draw a banana-shaped figure for the mouth and two short lines for the top of the chin. Add more shape and wrinkles to the sweater and shorts. Form the fingers with some U-shaped figures and curved lines.

To draw a hockey player, place curved lines on the head to show the basic shape of the hair.

Step 4: Place several curved lines on the head to show the basic shape of the hair. Use shorter curved lines to form the nose, lower lip, and dimples. Add more wrinkles to the shirt and shorts using curved lines, a jagged line, and thin curved tubes that have pointed ends and are different sizes.

To finish your hockey player drawing, finish drawing the hair with short curved lines.

Step 5: Add some more wrinkles to the sweater using curved lines. Finish drawing the hair with short curved lines.

Add some ribbing to the collar and waistband. Place additional straight lines near the curved end of the hockey stick to form stripes. Shade the hand on your right, the tops of the legs, and the neck area to the left of the jaw. Darken most of the eyebrows.

Great job! Your drawing is finished. Why not head to the snow for our final drawing? Learn how to draw a skier in the last section.

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How to Draw a Skier

Clad in winter gear and boasting a cheerful expression, this skier looks right at home on the slopes. Learn how to draw this skier for your own snowy adventure.

Learn how to draw this skier.

In this section, we'll show you how to draw the above skier. Either draw the picture freehand while looking at your computer monitor or print out this page to get a closer look at each step.

To start drawing a skier, draw an egg-shaped head and divide it into upper and lower halves.

Step 1: Draw an egg-shaped head. Divide it into upper and lower halves (for the positions of the eyes), as well as left and right halves. Pass a diagonal line through the head. Place three short lines on the right side of the head for the hairline, nose, and mouth.

Use various rectangles to form the boxlike chest and hips as shown here. Using ovals, tubes, and triangles, outline the shoulder, arms, legs, knees, and feet. Draw the odd-shaped hand on your right.

Behind the body, outline the other arm and hand. Use two nearly straight lines to attach the head to the chest and the chest to the hips. Sketch the ski poles with two small U-shaped figures, long straight lines, one short straight line, and an oval.

To draw a skier, shape the feet and ankles with a few curved lines.

Step 2: Form the tubelike headband. Use two short lines for the neck. Draw the collar and the outline of some of the clothes using long curved lines and part of a circle around the shoulder area. Shape the feet and ankles with a few curved lines.

To draw a skier, form the turtleneck with a couple of lines.

Step 3: Sketch the ponytail and the shape of the hair using an oval, some short curved lines, and a V-shaped figure that is long and curved. Form the turtleneck with a couple of lines. Draw triangles for the eyes and mouth.

Use a few curved lines to shape the nose, lower lip, and jawline. Add more shape and a pocket to the vest. Place fingers on the glove behind the skier using a few curved lines.

To draw a skier, use jagged and curved lines to add detail to the hair, face, and jacket.

Step 4: Use jagged and curved lines to add more hair detail, cheek lines on the face, and fur trim to the top of the jacket. Add some curved lines for wrinkles in the sweater, vest, and pants. Make the socks look baggy with curved lines and V-shaped figures. Place a V-shaped figure in the “basket” near the bottom of the ski pole.

To finish your drawing of the skier, draw laces on the shoes and shade the hair, body, and clothes.

Step 5: Add more details to the socks and triangular designs to the sleeve on the sweater. Place ribbing on the sweater’s wristband. Sketch a jagged line along the upper edge of the vest’s pocket. Draw laces on the shoes. Shade the hair, body, and clothes as shown here.

Great job! This skier is ready to race.

From chefs to cowboys, skiers to fashion models, there are so many interesting people in the world -- people you can learn to draw. Learning how to draw these people is almost as much fun as getting to know them.

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