How to Draw a Person
Step 1
Draw a vertical line and divide it into 8 equal sections. Each section will be equal to 1 head length, which is the length of your person’s head from top to bottom. Generally, adult figures are 8 head lengths tall, so marking this on your paper at the beginning will help you keep the proportions of your drawing right.
Draw horizontal lines to divide up the vertical line, and keep in mind that the top horizontal line will be the top of your person’s head and the bottom line will be the bottom of your person’s feet.
If you want to draw a child, divide the vertical line into fewer head lengths since children are generally shorter than adults. For example, use 3 head lengths for a toddler, or use 6 for a 10-year old.
Step 2
Sketch rough outlines of the different parts of the body. Use the head lengths you marked on the paper to help you with the proportions. Make sure you include rough outlines for the head, arms, body, and legs. Don’t worry about making the shapes precise yet since this is just a rough sketch.
The outline of the head should fall within the top head length section.
The outlines of the person’s body and arms should start in the second head length section and extend down to the fourth section.
The outlines of the legs should take up the lower 4 head length sections.
Step 3
Connect and refine the outlines of the different parts of the body. Trace around the outer edges of the body to connect the different outlines so they flow together seamlessly. At this point, you can start adjusting the proportions of the body to make it look more masculine or feminine, depending on what you’re going for.
If you want to draw a person with masculine features, broaden the shoulders, chest, and waist, and also take in the hips so they’re narrower. In general, use more angular lines as you define the outline of your drawing.
To draw a person with feminine features, narrow the shoulders and chest area, and broaden the hips and thighs. Try to use rounder, softer lines to outline your figure.
Step 4
Add in smaller details, like the hands and facial features. You should also sketch the outlines of the feet, hair, and knees. If you’re drawing a person with feminine features, add breasts and round out the hips and thighs. For a person with masculine features, define the muscles on the stomach, chest, and arms.
At this point, the person's body should be finished.
Step 5
Draw clothes over the person’s body. You can get creative with this part. Try drawing different styles and cuts of shirts, pants, shoes, and accessories. For a more feminine look, you can draw a dress or a skirt over your figure. To draw clothes, simply sketch them where they would naturally fall on the person’s body if they were wearing them. Then, erase any parts of the body inside the outlines of the clothes since those areas would be covered up.
Step 6
Erase any unnecessary lines and shade in your drawing. Go in and erase the vertical and horizontal lines you drew at the beginning to mark the head length sections. You should also erase any outline sketches from earlier that don’t belong in the final drawing. When you’re finished, shade the clothes, skin, and hair to make the person look more realistic and three-dimensional.
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