How to Draw a Black Boy

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Learn how to draw a great looking Black Boy with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Black Boy.

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Complete Black Boy drawing
Complete Black Boy drawing

Would you like to man a portrait of a young African American male? This black boy drawing guide can show you how.

Media representation of black men apart from stereotypes is important. In recent years, for example, we've seen an increase in young black or African American superheroes.

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Diverse characters help people feel included. You can learn how to draw them, too!

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw a Black Girl or Black Girl Cartoon Drawing tutorials.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Black Boy

How to Draw a Great Looking Black Boy for Kids, Beginners, and Adults - Step 1

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the black boy outline by drawing the eyes. Outline the eyes with curved lines, noting that the lines do not meet at the corners. Enclose two partial circles inside each eye. Shade the smaller circles to indicate the pupils.

Easy Black Boy Drawing - Step 2

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Use curved lines to contour the eyelids and the bridge of the nose. Then, use a series of curved lines to sketch each eyebrow. Note the bulges that indicate tufts of hair at each end.

Easy Black Boy Drawing - Step 3

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Use curved lines to sketch the tip of the nose, the nostrils, and the mouth.

Easy Black Boy Drawing - Step 4

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Use a long curved line to trace the chin and sides of the face. Draw curved lines above and below the mouth, forming the lips. Draw a short line at each corner of the mouth.

Easy Black Boy Drawing - Step 5

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Use a series of curved lines to sketch the ear and hairline.

Easy Black Boy Drawing - Step 6

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Draw the remaining ear, fully enclosing the outline of the face. Then, contour inside each ear with three connected curved lines.

Easy Black Boy Drawing - Step 7

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Use a series of short curved lines, connected to the ears on each side, to outline the top of the head and hair. Then, extend two lines down from the head to form the boy's neck.

Add More Details to Your Black Boy Picture - Step 8

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Draw the collar of the boy's shirt. Use long curved lines to trace the rounded parallelogram sides of the collar as well as the oval-shaped front.

Complete the Outline of Your Black Boy Drawing - Step 9

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Finish drawing the boy's shirt. Draw a "V" shaped line to finish the neck and collar. Extend lines outward from the collar to form the shoulders and the tops of the sleeves.

Color Your Black Boy Drawing

Black Boy step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your black male portrait is now complete. You can use colored pencils or markers to shade your drawing.

For more great people drawing tutorials, see the collection of Beginner People Drawing Tutorials.

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