How to Draw a Boy Swimming

1. Begin by outlining the boy's head. It is oval-shaped, but notice the slight protrusion that forms the chin. Draw a curved line across the middle to distinguish the swim cap from the face. Outline each of the almond-shaped eyes using a pair of curved lines. Shade a small circle between them to indicate the pupil. Then, draw a thick line above each eye to form the eyebrows.

2. Use curved lines to sketch the nose, mouth, and dimple of the chin. Then, use curved lines to draw the shoulder, pectoral muscle, upper arm, and lower arm.

3. Use overlapping curved lines to draw the outstretched hand and fingers. Then, use curved lines to draw the remaining arm.

4. Use curved lines to complete the arm, the hand, and the remaining pectoral muscle. Learn more about drawing muscles.

5. Use a long curved line to outline the torso. Shade a small oval and draw a curved line beside it to indicate the belly button. Then, use a pair of curved lines to outline the upper leg. Draw a curved line across the top of it, enclosing the swimwear called racing briefs.

6. Use curved lines to draw the front and bottom of the leg, finishing with the foot. Notice the small line that forms the dimple of the knee, and the short overlapping lines that form the toes. Draw a curved line to form the front of the remaining leg, bent at the knee.

7. Use curved lines to enclose the remaining lower leg and foot. Then, draw curved lines around the hand, legs, and feet to indicate the motions of the water.

8. Draw the waterline across the boy's chest, erasing as necessary. Use a series of curved lines to enclose the elongate, splashing shape. Texture the water with curved lines, and draw a small circle above it.

9. Draw horizontal curved lines on each side of the splash to indicate the division between the water and the air. Draw inverted teardrop shapes above the foot to indicate splashing water, and ovals around the hands and feet to indicate bubbles.

Color your cartoon swimmer.