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How to Draw Children Easy, Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw children. It’s perfect for those that are just learning how to draw bodies.

Two Examples of how to draw Children

A drawing of a child, made with the help of a step by step tutorial.
A drawing of a child, made with the help of a step by step tutorial.

Learning how to draw children, even in the simplest of forms, might be easier than you think if you have some inspiration. Scroll down to find a sample sheet that might help young artists see how attach arms and legs to bodies in a more realistic way. Sometimes it just takes some examples, for them to notice and add more details to their drawings of bodies.

A student drawing of a child, made with the help of a step by step tutorial.

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Preview of a step by step tutorial for how to draw children.
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Materials

Drawing Paper

This is the good stuff you can buy in bulk for a good price.


Pencils

I like how this brand always makes nice dark lines.


Sharpie Markers Black

A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.


Colored Pencils or Crayons

A larger pack will offer more color choices. Note: All of the above are affiliate links.

Directions

Time needed: 1 hour

How to Draw Children

  1. Draw a U shape.

  2. Add a cap.

  3. Draw the face.

  4. Add a shirt and shorts.

  5. Add arms with hands and legs with shoes.

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