How to Draw Ruby Bridges

1. Sketch a triangle with an oval inside it for the eye, then add a dash and a thick line for the eyebrow.

In front of the eye, draw a vertical curve that leads to a small triangle. Sketch a curve beside the triangle and an L-shape underneath.

2. Add a loop beneath the mouth, then sketch a dash and outline the chin with a curve. Draw the ear with a semi-oval. For the hair, draw a semicircle with loose, wavy lines.

3. Draw curved lines inside the ear. Use vertical lines for the neck, then sketch dashes below the ear and near the top of the head.

For the ponytail, draw a loose heart shape and an oblong shape with bumps and triangles.

4. Below the neck, sketch a broad rectangular shape that ends in a point like a triangle. Draw the sleeve with two curves and a curved rectangle that overlaps the arm.

Sketch the arm with two wavy vertical lines, and add two more lines for the body. Add small curves inside the ponytail.

5. Sketch the fingers with five uneven ovals, and connect them to the arm with curves. Draw a rectangle behind the arm. Add dashes inside the elbow and sleeve.

6. For the skirt, draw two diagonal lines, then connect them with a wavy line. Add two triangles on the back. Draw the leg with one straight and one wavy line, then connect them with an oblong shape.

7. Repeat the previous step for the right leg. Sketch lines to outline the socks and soles.

8. Draw a vertical line inside the skirt. On the left, use hot dog shapes for the fingers, then draw a curve inside the palm.

9. Sketch two large rectangles and one narrow rectangle behind the right hand. Add dashes inside the narrow rectangle. Outline your easy Ruby Bridges drawing with black ink.

Color Ruby Bridges hair dark brown, and use a lighter shade for the skin. Add light gray shadows to the dress, socks, shoes and ponytail ribbon. Use orange, blue and yellow for the books and ruler.