How to Draw a Brain Diagram

1. Begin the brain diagram by drawing a series of connected curved lines in a scalloped pattern.

Notice how some of the lines overlap, particularly near the front of the brain. These top portions of the brain are called the frontal lobe and the parietal lobe.

2. Draw more overlapping scalloped lines to form the bottom of the frontal lobe and the temporal lobe.

3. Use a series of scalloped lines to enclose the back of the brain—the occipital lobe. Then, begin drawing scalloped lines diagonally across the brain to indicate the folds.

4. Draw more scalloped folds, some diagonal and others more horizontal.

5. Continue to fill in with large scalloped lines, then draw some smaller scalloped lines between them.

6. Draw curved and “V” shaped lines all over the brains, especially near the largest folds. Then, draw a curved line at the bottom of the brain. This portion of the brain is called the cerebellum.

7. Use curved lines to complete the cerebellum and to sketch the spinal cord. Texture both of these portions with additional curved lines.

8. Draw more curved lines across the cerebellum. Then, draw straight lines crossing into the brain at the indicated locations. You can use a straight edge or ruler to make straight lines.

9. Label the parts of the brain. Clockwise, they are the frontal lobe, precentral gyrus, central sulcus, postcentral gyrus, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, pons, and temporal lobe.

Your brain diagram outline is now complete. Color your diagram. Real brains are pinkish gray, but you can color each portion a different color as indicated in our example.