Being a kid is an amazing part of your life. Some kids can't wait to grow up, but here's a bit of advice: don't try to grow up too fast.
After all, you'll never be a kid again. You can capture these halcyon days by learning how to draw kids.
The kids in these easy, step-by-step drawing tutorials can do anything. They invent things, commune with aliens, transform into fantastical creatures, save the world, cast magical spells, never grow up, and even fly.
But maybe that's not your speed. That's okay. You can draw kids doing real-life activities, too - things that you can do, like learning to play a musical instrument, going to school, playing outside, participating in sports, and spending time with family members.
When you learn how to draw people, you can let your imagination run wild. You can express yourself, whether you prefer fiction and fantasy or real-life challenges.
It's great to build your drawing skills while you're still a kid. You have time to learn and practice, and the skills can help you even when you're an adult.
These drawings prove that it's okay to be different. It's okay to be sad. It's okay to be happy. And it's always okay to be yourself.
53 Kids Drawing Ideas
Boy
This boy is ready for whatever the day may bring. He is dressed for warm weather, wearing a smile and giving a thumbs-up gesture.
Girl Face
This cute girl has a big smile - you can even see it in her eyes. You can practice drawing hair when you sketch her twin pigtails.
Vault Boy from Fallout
Vault Boy may look like he's giving you a thumbs-up, but he's actually checking to make sure it's safe. Help him stay on top of things by completing this sketch.
Lisa Simpson
Lisa's family may be dysfunctional, but she's a successful musician, student, and budding politician. Don't forget to draw her brother, Bart, below.
Best Friends
Having a best friend to share secrets with is one of the best parts of being a kid. What do you think these girls are making a pinky promise about?
Hermione Granger from Harry Potter
Hermione was twelve years old when she first entered Hogwarts. You can draw her along with her friend Ron, below.
Riley Freeman from the Boondocks
Riley is eight years old, but he's seen a lot in life. What will his future be like? You can decide when you learn how to draw him.
Cartoon Girl
This cute girl is prancing and dancing around as only children can. She wears a headband and a dress with a flower on it.
Unicorn Girl
Why be normal when you can be a unicorn? You can explore the unicorn life with this one-horned girl by your side.
Mirabel from Encanto
Mirabel's butterflies symbolize new beginnings for her, just as a caterpillar transforms itself. She has the power to keep the family together.
Harry Potter
Hermione was twelve years old when she first entered Hogwarts. You can draw her along with her friend Ron, below.
Anime Girl Face
The anime art style is marked by big, expressive, often rectangular eyes and spiky hair. This girl can help you master the basics of anime style.
Ben 10
Ben was ten years old when he discovered a device that allowed him to transform into different aliens. You can draw him here in his human form.
Eleven from Stranger Things
Eleven was twelve years old when she escaped the lab and made new friends. You can draw this tough little maiden, fist raised to defend herself.
Girl with Glasses
How old were you when you first got glasses? This girl is rocking her new frames.
Ron Weasley from Harry Potter
Ron was at the customary age of eleven when he entered Hogwarts. You can draw him along with his wizarding friends Harry and Hermione, above.
Schoolgirl
This cute little girl is ready for school! Her hair is neatly pulled back in pigtails. She has a messenger bag for her school supplies and a book tucked under her arm.
Jimmy Neutron
You'll have a brain blast as you learn how to draw this boy genius. Jimmy's most notable characteristics are his ice cream cone-shaped head and the atom on his t-shirt.
Pinky Promise
Did you sketch the best friends making a pinky promise, above? You can zoom in on their friendship gesture with this sketch of interlocked hands.
Easy Gacha Life Character
You can be anyone you want to be and live your best life in Gacha Life Learn to draw this basic character then customize it to make it your own.
Ballerina
A kid in ballet class or a young starlet on stage? You can decide when you learn to draw this fancy ballerina.
Easy Mother and Daughter
Capture a tender moment or even make an appreciative greeting card with this kid and her mom surrounded by a heart-shaped frame.
Girl in Math Class Cartoon
You can STEM, and you can learn to draw! Practice these complementary skills as you help this kid with her addition and subtraction.
Summer Day
What defines your summer? Sunny days? Playing at the beach or pool? Spending time with family or friends? This fun scene captures all of these aspects.
Charlie Brown
Good grief! Charlie Brown isn't too hard to draw. In fact, he's a great segue into drawing people. Follow his simple outline.
Family
Though kids may dream of a world without adults, they need their families or guardians. You can sketch this happy family consisting of a mom, dad, kid, and baby.
Bart Simpson
Did you draw Lisa Simpson, above? Don't forget about her brother, Bart. Like Lisa, Bart's simple outline makes him easy to draw.
Chibi Boy
This chibi-style anime boy is super cute. Don't forget to check out his adorable female counterpart below.
Yourself Stepping in a Puddle and Splashing your Friends
Help these precious kids grab their umbrellas and put on their raincoats and galoshes. Look out for the splashing water!
Girl Sitting
Take a break with this sitting girl. Where do you imagine her? In the library at storytime? Under a luxuriant tree? Resting after gym class? Draw a background to match.
Powerpuff Girls
You won't need sugar, spice, everything nice, and Chemical X to draw these kid superheroes. All you'll need is a piece of paper and a pencil.
Boy Swimming
Get ready to join the swim team with this action sketch. The boy is in motion, wearing a swim cap and swimming trunks.
Father and Daughter
Do you like spending time with your dad? You can remember the times when you were small enough to sit on his shoulders with the help of this picture.
Cute Girl Face
This kid might be a pre-teen or even a teenager. She is looking pretty with wavy hair, lipstick, and star-shaped earrings.
Sad Girl Crying
It's okay to cry when you feel sad. This drawing can help you express big, difficult emotions.
Kids in Classroom Cartoon
Don't stop with just one kid - draw a whole classroom full! In this drawing are two boys and two girls, each with very different hairstyles. Can you expand the picture to draw all the kids in your class?
Anime Chibi Girl
In anime and manga, characters often become chibi versions of themselves to express strong emotions. How do you think this girl feels? Is she in love?
Girl Scout
This is an easy sketch, Scout's honor! Draw this girl scout with her uniform and many badges.
Cheerleader
Go, team, go! Cheer on your favorite team with this cute cheerleader. Can you change the heart on her shirt to your team's logo or mascot instead?
Baby
Kids start out as cute babies like this one. What do you think this baby will look like when it's older? Can you find their big kid portrait somewhere on this page?
Luca
Luca may look like an ordinary boy, but when he gets wet, he turns into a sea monster! As an added challenge, can you draw Luca with scales, gills, and frills?
Easy Lisa Simpson Drawing
Did you draw Lisa playing her saxophone, above? Now you can get up close and personal by drawing her portrait. The lack of detail in her head and hair makes her easy to draw.
Peter Pan
As a resident of Neverland, Peter Pan would never grow up. Follow him past the second star to the right, and straight on till morning with the help of this elfin drawing guide.
Mother Hugging a Daughter
When you're a kid, you can count on the grown-ups in your life to take care of you and support you. You can share an appreciative hug even from far away with this drawing.
How to Draw a Boy Face
This little boy has a toothy smile that raises his cheeks and crinkles his eyes. You can learn more about drawing a happy face in the tutorial below.
Happy Face
If you've been working your way down the list, you've likely met this character before. This basic boy's face wears a big smile that can be seen even in the shape of his eyes.
Anime Boy Face
This anime portrait is drawn in profile, as viewed from the side. He has classic spiky anime hair.
Anime School Girl
Girls in school uniforms are a staple in anime. Often, they consist of short pleated skirts, tall socks, and shirts with tied scarves or bowties.
Anime Boy Full Body
Did you draw the anime boy’s face, above? Now, you can draw him full-bodied and from a three-fourths perspective.
Young Anime Girl
You’ve seen anime teenagers and young adults on this list, but what about little kids? Notice the differences in the head and body proportions as you complete this sketch.
Cartoon Angel
Angels are often depicted as children. This one is very childlike, with a large head compared to her small body.
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