How to Draw a Body

Are you wondering how to draw a body? You have found the perfect place to learn! We use simple lines and circles to build the drawing piece by piece. Grab your pencil and let's get started on this fun art adventure together!

Easy
15 Minutes
Ages 5+
Kids Crafts
Beginner Art

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Easy for beginners

About This Easy Tutorial

When you want to know how to draw a body, starting with simple circles and ovals is the best way. We will build the head, add the middle part, and attach the arms and legs step by step. Anyone can create a great drawing with this method!

Pencil — Keep it sharp for clean lines

Eraser — To fix any little mistakes quickly

Paper — Any blank sheet works well

Crayons or Markers — To add fun colors at the end

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Drawing supplies: pencil, paper, eraser and crayons

How to Draw a Body Step by Step

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Draw the head
Start near the top of your paper and draw a nice round circle. This circle will be the head of your drawing. Make sure to leave plenty of room below it so you have space for the rest of the parts! Drawing a clean circle sets up everything nicely.
Tip: Draw very lightly so you can easily erase later.
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Add the middle section
Draw a neat oval or soft rectangle right below the head to create the chest and tummy area. Connecting this middle piece correctly is important when you learn how to draw a body. It holds the head, arms, and legs together perfectly as you continue your drawing.
Tip: Make the middle section about twice as long as the head.
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Draw the legs
Draw two long, straight lines going down from the bottom of the middle section. Add another line next to each one to make the legs thick and strong. They should be nice and tall, making up about half the length of your entire drawing. Take your time keeping them straight!
Tip: Make the legs the longest part of your drawing.
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Add the feet
At the very bottom of each leg, draw a small, sideways oval. These flat ovals make perfect little shoes or bare feet for your drawing. Ensure they stick out a little bit to the sides so your drawing looks like it can stand up perfectly balanced on the page.
Tip: Keep the feet flat on the bottom so the drawing looks grounded.
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Draw the arms
Start at the top corners of the middle section to add the arms. Draw two long, curved tubes hanging down next to the sides of the tummy. These arms should reach down until they stop right around the middle of the legs. Give them a gentle bend!
Tip: Bend the arms slightly to make them look relaxed.
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Attach the hands
Right at the end of each arm tube, draw a small circle to act as the hands. Next, you can add tiny little lines coming out of the circles to make simple, cute fingers. Keep this part very basic and fun, drawing five little lines on each hand.
Tip: Five small lines on each hand will work perfectly for fingers.
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Draw face details
Go back up to the very first circle you drew. Add two little dots near the middle for the eyes and a nice, big curve below them for a happy smile. Finish the head by drawing some squiggly or straight lines on top for fun hair!
Tip: Place the eyes in the middle of the circle, not too high.
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Add simple clothes
Draw a bold line straight across the middle section to separate the shirt from the pants. You can add a cute collar, little buttons, or even a big star right in the center of the shirt. Grab your eraser to remove any extra lines inside the clothes!
Tip: Erase any inside lines that overlap with your new clothing details.
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Finished drawing
Add simple color
Grab your absolute favorite crayons, markers, or colored pencils to finish your artwork. Color the hair, the face, and the fresh new clothing using bright, fun colors. Add a nice blue for the pants or a red for the shirt. Your masterpiece is now completely finished!
Tip: Color in one direction to keep your drawing looking neat.