Learn how to draw George Washington as a friendly cartoon wearing a long coat and holding a scroll. This easy drawing tutorial starts with the curled hairstyle and builds the figure downward. You will practice rounded facial shapes, layered clothing, and small details.
What You Will Need
- A pencil
- An eraser
- Drawing paper
- Colored pencils or crayons (optional)
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Time needed:
26 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Curled Hairstyle
Draw a broad rounded hair crown with soft bumps along both sides. Shape two large curls beside each future cheek. Add an inner hairline dipping gently at the middle of the forehead.
Pro Tip: Leave the area beneath the hairline open for the face.
Step 2: Add the Face and Ears
Draw a rounded jaw below the hair, adding small ears beside the cheeks. Place two oval eyes with small highlight loops beneath curved eyebrows. Add a short arched nose and a small curved smile.
Pro Tip: Keep the smile centered beneath the space between the eyes.
Step 3: Begin the Neckwear and Outer Garment
Add two short neck lines and a scalloped neckcloth with two inner folds. Curve a long garment edge from the left shoulder down the figure’s side. Draw a broad folded collar over the right shoulder with a short crease.
Pro Tip: Keep the neckcloth centered directly beneath the chin.
Step 4: Shape the Coat and Waistcoat
Draw long curved coat fronts framing a pointed waistcoat with two buttons. Add a narrow right front panel with short horizontal trim marks. Draw the left sleeve edge, broad cuff, and small curved hand.
Pro Tip: Leave a narrow central opening so the waistcoat stays visible.
Step 5: Add the Scroll-Holding Arm
Draw the right sleeve and broad cuff beneath the folded collar. Add a curved hand holding a tilted scroll with a curled left end. Finish the lower outer garment edges and short curved hem segments beneath the coat.
Pro Tip: Interrupt the scroll outline where the hand wraps around it.
Step 6: Draw the Legs and Buckled Shoes
Draw two short trouser legs beneath the coat with a small central gap. Add knee divisions and extend the lower legs into outward-pointing shoes. Place a small tilted square buckle on the front of each ankle.
Pro Tip: Keep the shoe soles level to give the figure a steady stance.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Large side curls help frame the face in this George Washington drawing.
- Layered coat edges and a pointed waistcoat create depth through overlapping outlines.
- The scroll’s small curled end suggests rolled paper using just a few curves.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Your George Washington step by step drawing now includes curled hair, layered clothing, a scroll, and buckled shoes. Check the small buttons and the hand wrapped around the scroll. Try adding simple colors to your finished George Washington portrait when you are ready.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I simplify George Washington’s hair curls?
Use broad rounded loops on each side of the face. Keep the loops separate from the small ears so both details remain clear.
How do I show George Washington holding the scroll?
Draw the hand around the middle of the scroll and stop hidden edges at the fingers. Keep the curled end visible beside the hand.
