How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign

Improve Your Drawing Skills with Printable Practice Sheets!

Learn how to draw a great looking Thumbs up Sign with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Thumbs up Sign.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Thumbs up Sign

How to Draw a Great Looking Thumbs up Sign for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 01

1. Begin by drawing a long, curved line. Outline an irregular, mountain-like shape. This forms the top side of the wrist and thumb.

Easy Thumbs up Sign Drawing - Step 2

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 02

2. To one side of the thumb, draw a horizontal oval. This forms the curled pointer finger.

Easy Thumbs up Sign Drawing - Step 3

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 03

3. Draw another horizontal oval beneath the first. This forms the curled middle finger.

Easy Thumbs up Sign Drawing - Step 4

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 04

4. Draw another horizontal oval beneath the former. Notice how the ovals appear to overlap. This forms the curled ring finger.

Easy Thumbs up Sign Drawing - Step 5

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 05

5. Draw another horizontal oval, this one smaller than the previous. This forms the curled pinky finger.

Easy Thumbs up Sign Drawing - Step 6

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 06

6. Draw a curved line from the tip of the pinky finger. Notice how it becomes nearly straight and parallel to the line above it as it reaches the wrist.

Easy Thumbs up Sign Drawing - Step 7

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 07

7. Detail the hand with creases across the palm. Draw curved lines in a horizontal "Y" shape, but do not allow them to touch. Draw another, smaller curved line at the base of the thumb.

Add More Details to Your Thumbs up Sign Picture - Step 8

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 08

8. Enclose a curved rectangular shape at the base of the wrist. This forms the cuff of the sleeve. Connect it to the wrist at the bottom using a curved line, giving it a three-dimensional appearance.

Complete the Outline of Your Thumbs up Sign Drawing - Step 9

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 09

9. Draw an irregular rounded shape at the tip of each finger to form the fingernails.

Color Your Thumbs up Sign Drawing

How to Draw a Thumbs up Sign Step 10

Color your thumbs up. Then, check out our people drawing guides. You can put together hands, hair, eyes, and more to create your own character!

Easy, step by step Thumbs up Sign drawing tutorial
How to Draw a Thumbs Up Sign Pinterest Image

Click HERE to save the tutorial to Pinterest!

Learn More About The Thumbs up Sign Drawing

Thumb signals, such as the thumbs up and thumbs down, are common throughout the world.

It is not known where the gesture originated. Some researchers have observed that even Barbary apes use the gesture.

It could be that they learned the gesture from humans, or that they came up with it independently.

Whatever its origin, thumbs up and thumbs down were well known by the time of ancient Rome. In gladiatorial contests, the thumbs up or thumbs down of the crowds (or the referees) determined whether a wounded combatant would live or die.

Scroll down for a downloadable PDF of this tutorial.

Some evidence suggests that a thumbs up indicated death and a thumbs down, life, in opposition to their modern meanings.

Some ancient references refer to a "hostile thumb." During the Middle Ages, the upturned thumb began to take on its "okay" meaning, with archers signaling that they were ready for battle. In the twentieth century, World War I pilots used it to signal that all was well with their safety checks.

Today, popular culture and social networks such as Facebook have made the thumbs up meaning of "okay" nearly universal.

However, in some parts of the world, such as West Africa and the Middle East, the thumbs up gesture still maintains a negative or even offensive meaning.

Would you like to give someone a thumbs up? Now, you can draw one! This easy, step-by-step drawing guide is here to help.

All you will need is a pencil, pen, or marker and a sheet of paper. This drawing consists of simple lines and shapes such as rectangles and ovals.

Turn your drawing upside down, and you've mastered the thumbs down as well.

If you liked this drawing tutorial, see also the following guides: Praying Hands drawing, Fist drawing, and Holding Hands drawing.

Thumbs up Sign Drawing Tutorial - Easy & Fun Printable Pages

Join now and get immediate access to thousands of printable drawing instruction and practice pages!

Printables thumbnail: How to draw a Thumbs up Sign

Learn how to get access to thousands of printable pages!

Become a member sales prompt

MEMBER TROUBLESHOOTING

Still seeing ads or not being able to download the PDF?

First, check that you're logged in. You can log in on the member login page.

If you're still not able to download the PDF, the likely solution is to reload the page.

You can do this by clicking the browser reload button.

It is a circular arrow-shaped icon at the top of the browser window, typically found in the upper-left side (you can also use keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+R on PC and Command+R on Mac).


See a Google Web Story of this Thumbs up Sign Drawing Tutorial.


Why You Can Trust Our Drawing Guides

We've been creating high-quality, easy-to-follow drawing tutorials since 2016. Rauno and the team of experienced artists are dedicated to helping people of all ages and skill levels learn to draw.

We've carefully crafted over 1,900 step-by-step tutorials, ensuring that each one is safe, beginner-friendly, and engaging. We expand our library with new drawing guides every week, adding more drawing ideas and staying up-to-date with new trends.

Our commitment to quality and accessibility has earned the trust of more than 1,700 satisfied paid members who have access to the huge library of drawing printables and ebooks, in addition to the regular step-by-drawing tutorials that are available for all readers.

You can trust Easy Drawing Guides to provide you with some of the best drawing tutorials available online.

Learn more about Rauno and Easy Drawing Guides.