How to Draw Boys: 50 Easy Drawing Tutorials

Spend some time with dear old dad while making this sketch of a little boy and the man he wants to grow up to be like.

Luca is a part-time sea monster, but when on dry land, he's a cute boy with curly hair and a ruddy complexion.

Naruto wears a headband with the insignia of the Leaf Village. He has spikey hair, a coat with a tall collar, and whisker-like marks from a nine-tailed fox on his face.

Shadows capture our imaginations. In this drawing, the shadow epitomizes the boy's superhero dreams.

This little boy has a smiling facial expression and a cowlick hairstyle.

Riley is wearing a fierce expression with knitted brows. His hair is in cornrows and he wears his characteristic hoodie.

Monkey has spiky anime hair, a thin frame, muscular arms, and a scar on his cheek. He wears a straw hat and a sleeveless button-up shirt.

Chibi characters have large heads, huge eyes, small bodies, and short legs. This chibi heartthrob is sure to catch the anime girls' attention!

Can you give your drawings different facial expressions? Yes, you can! This boy is wearing a smile. The curves even affect his eyebrows and eyes.

You're a wizard, Harry - help him out by drawing his school uniform, cloak, striped scarf, and magic wand.

Sasuke is a classic anime character. He has long, spiky hair, geometric eyes, and an unusual garment - in this case, one with a wide, oval-shaped collar. He also wears a headband with the Leaf Village emblem.

Luka Couffaine received the Snake Miraculous with the help of his kwami, Sass. He has spiky anime-style hair, a snake-themed mask, earrings, and a bodysuit.

Charlie Brown has a round face and a curly tuft of hair. He wears a polo shirt with a wide zig-zag pattern across the bottom.

This little boy is ready for the first day of class. He wears a backpack, and is he waving hello or goodbye?

Camilo has the power to become anyone he wants to be, and so do you. If you want to be an artist, you have the power!

This easy drawing is your average little boy. He wears a T-shirt, shorts, socks, and tennis shoes. His hand is raised in a thumbs-up gesture.

Part human, part alien Gem, Steven Universe is 100 percent original. Steven wears blue jeans, flip-flops, and a T-shirt with a star on it. His arms are spread in an expansive gesture, his mouth open in a wide smile.

Boys take care of their siblings, be they big or little brothers or sisters. Celebrate your sibs with this fun poster.

Natsu has classic spikey anime hair and angular anime eyes. He wears a striped scarf, a tank top, and a dragon tattoo on his arm.

This boy will never grow up, but drawing him can help your art skills mature. Draw Peter in his feathered hat, tights, and pointed shoes. Don't forget the dagger at his belt.

He is the superhero Cat Noir by night, but by day, he's a teen model. Draw his bright eyes, perfect hair, and impeccable fashion.

Beast Boy has a large head, large eyes, and pointed ears. His thin body has long limbs. He wears a jumpsuit, utility belt, and gloves.

Killua is a classically cute anime boy. He has spikey hair and large, squared eyes. He wears a bright smile and an average hoodie.

Shoto has long, stringy, two-toned anime hair. He has a burn scar over one eye and wears a tunic with a tall collar.

Tanjiro is an androgynous anime boy. He has spikey hair and geometric eyes. He wears earrings and has a shape-changing scar on his forehead.

In many ways, Deku is a classic anime boy. He has spikey hair and large, expressive eyes. His most unusual trait is the freckles that bespeckle his cheeks.

You may have drawn a lot of anime characters listed above. Now, consider one from a different point of view. Draw this anime boy in profile rather than in portrait style.

Did you draw the boy with his dad, above? Now you can draw him with his mom, too. You'll want to get in on this warm hug.

Ben is ready for action, his hand raised to activate his alien wristband. Ben is drawn in anime style. He wears a two-toned t-shirt, cargo pants, and tennis shoes.

Did you draw Harry Potter, above? Now, you can draw his friend Ron as well. Unlike Harry's wand, alive with magic, Ron's is broken and he's got an expression to match.

Shin-chan is technically an anime character, even though he doesn't fit the usual style. You can use simple lines to create your character.

Did you draw Shin-Chan, above? Here is another cartoon toddler for your collection. These two are similar in unexpected ways.

Bart is famous, a character in one of the longest-running cartoons ever. He's easy to draw, especially since there is no distinction between his face and his pointy hair.

Goku, a powerful Super Saiyan, is one of the most beloved anime characters of all time. Here, you can draw his portrait in one of his most unbeatable forms.

This boy has a kind facial expression, short hair, and a polo shirt.

If you've drawn many of the anime characters on this list, you know that pointy hair is a must. Katsuki's hairdo takes this to another level. He also has furrowed brows, fierce eyes, and a snarling mouth.

You'll have a brain blast before you're done with this drawing. Sketch Jimmy's ice cream cone-shaped hair, his large face, and his atomic t-shirt.

Aang goes against many anime appearance trends - instead of spiky hair, he has none. In its place is a large arrow.

Get active with this fitness-minded boy. He's ready for the next swim meet, wearing his swim trunks and an aerodynamic swim cap.

This Fallout Boy is no musician. He looks like he's giving you a thumbs up, but he's actually making sure you're both safe from nuclear fallout.

Before he was a legendary Jedi Master, Luke was just a farmboy from the backwater world of Tattooine. He's a reminder that anyone can become a hero.

This anime boy has classically spiky hair, large anime eyes, and has his hand raised in the anime-famous “V for victory” gesture.

It’s not true that boys don’t cry. This boy is expressing his broken-heartedness in the overdramatic way that anime cartoons are known for.

This little boy is ready for his first day of school with nicely combed hair, overalls, and brand-new tennis shoes.

Gon has really, really tall spiky hair - even more so than most anime boys. He wears a striped tunic with a tall collar.

This little boy's face is beaming with excitement, his eyes and mouth open wide. The stance of his legs, arms, and clenched fists also demonstrate how excited he is.

Rather than the typical spiky anime hair, Zenitsu's take is squared at the ends. He wears a highly decorated garment with a tall, rectangular collar.

This diagram will help you learn to draw the proportions of a male child in anime style. Once you've mastered it, can you design a character by drawing his clothing and face?

This tender moment between a father and son is framed within a heart. The words "BEST DAD" make it perfect for a greeting card.

This little prince is set apart by his royal attire - a puffy-sleeved military-style tunic, a crown, cape, and dagger at his belt.