People Drawings: Faces, Eyes and Hands
Drawings of people for anyone learning to draw: realistic and cartoon eyes, a nose, hands (an open palm, a peace sign, a pointing finger and a hand with a heart), faces from the front and in profile, standing, sitting, running, walking and jumping figures, a wooden art mannequin, a girl and a boy in full body and two friends hugging.
Most of them are pencil drawings. There are also colored ones, like a girl in a yellow raincoat and a boy with a kitten, and pixel art girls and boys for graph paper. Start with eyes and the nose, move on to the face, and draw full figures once the proportions feel natural.
All drawings in this collection
42 drawings
Cute drawing of a boy waving hello
A smiling boy in a red T-shirt, blue jeans and sneakers waving hello, with a little sun in the corner and grass at his feet. Simple colors, easy to copy.
Front-view face drawing of a young woman in pencil
A young woman's face from the front with long wavy hair, a calm look and a soft smile. A clear example of face proportions for beginners learning to draw portraits.
Smiling anime girl pixel art on graph paper to copy
A smiling girl in grid style that conveys sincerity and warmth in every square.
Cute girl in a yellow raincoat drawing
A girl in a yellow hooded raincoat, striped tights and rubber boots stands in a puddle holding a closed blue umbrella. A cute rainy-day drawing with simple shapes.
Side profile face drawing of a young man in pencil
A young man's face from the side with swept-back hair, a visible ear, a straight nose and a slight smile. Handy for learning how a profile is built and where the ear sits.
Cute anime girl pixel art on graph paper to copy
A cute anime girl in grid style, a sweet image that radiates kindness and warmth.
Cute drawing of two girls holding hands
Two best friends holding hands: one with curly hair, a headband, a yellow hoodie and a polka-dot skirt, the other with pigtails and denim overalls. A sweet friendship drawing.
Smiling girl with a bob, face pencil drawing
A smiling girl with a short bob and bangs, her head turned slightly to the side. Clean lines and a simple neckline make it easy for a beginner to copy.
Anime boy pixel art on graph paper to copy
An anime boy in grid style, young and curious, ready for adventure.
Hands holding paper planes, dreamy scene to draw
Hands with paper planes that express lightness and the wish to fly with the imagination.
Easy cartoon boy face pencil drawing
A cheerful boy with spiky messy hair, dot eyes and a big toothy grin. Bold clean outlines and simple shapes make this face easy to draw, even for kids.
Anime girl with pink eyes pixel art to copy
A girl with pink eyes in grid style, a striking and memorable pixel-art image.
Boy with a kitten, warm and emotional scene to draw
A boy hugging his kitten that conveys a warm and touching atmosphere.
Child face pencil drawing with bangs, front view
A round child's face from the front with straight bangs, big eyes, rosy cheeks and a small smile. A gentle face drawing for beginners who want to draw kids.
Anime girl with purple hair pixel art to copy
A girl with purple hair in grid style, an image with a unique, special charm.
Girl looking into the distance from a window to draw
A girl gazing at the horizon from a window that evokes daydreaming and a wistful mood.
Girl with a high ponytail from behind, pencil drawing
A girl's head seen from behind with a high ponytail tied with a scrunchie, an ear and a T-shirt collar. Good practice for drawing hair with pencil strokes.
Anime girl under moonlight pixel art to copy
A girl under the moonlight in grid style, an enigmatic and refined silhouette.
Realistic eye pencil drawing with long lashes
A woman's eye with thick lashes, a full eyebrow and soft shading on the lid, plus a bright highlight in the iris. A classic eye drawing to practice realistic shading.
Boy with a dog on his head pixel art to copy
A boy with a dog on his head in pixel art, an original and funny image.
Eye pencil drawing with a single tear
An open eye with a large iris, a light eyebrow and a single teardrop falling below. Simple lines and a little shading make it a good first sad eye drawing.
Lofi Girl with headphones at her desk pixel art to copy
Lofi Girl studying with headphones in grid style, immersed in her musical world.
Closed eye pencil drawing with long lashes
A closed eye with long curved lashes, a neat eyebrow and soft shading on the lid. Without an iris to place, it is easier to draw than an open eye.
Cartoon eyes pencil drawing with thick eyebrows
A pair of cartoon eyes with thick eyebrows and big black pupils looking to the side. Bold simple shapes, a quick eye drawing for comics and characters.
Front-view nose pencil drawing
A nose from the front with rounded wings and nostrils, shaped with soft shading instead of outlines. Useful for practicing face features one at a time.
Open palm hand drawing reference in pencil
An open hand with the palm facing forward and five spread fingers, showing palm lines and knuckle creases. A clear hand drawing reference for finger length and shape.
Peace sign hand drawing reference in pencil
A hand making the peace sign, with the index and middle fingers raised and the thumb holding the other two down. Bold clean lines that are easy to copy.
Hand pointing up with index finger, pencil drawing
A hand curled into a fist with the index finger pointing up and the thumb resting over the bent fingers. Soft shading shows the volume, a useful hand drawing reference.
Simple standing person pencil drawing for beginners
A simple full-body figure with an oval head and a smile, a plain body, straight arms and legs. A basic pose reference to start drawing people.
Boy sitting on a chair, side view pencil drawing
A boy in a striped sweater sits on a wooden chair, seen from the side, with a small book on his lap. A good pose reference for bent knees and a sitting back.
Girl sitting on the floor hugging her knees, pencil drawing
A girl with wavy hair sits on the floor hugging her knees and smiling. A soft sweater, rolled pants and socks, a compact sitting pose that is easy to read.
Running person pencil drawing, simple pose reference
A simple figure in a T-shirt and shorts running with swinging arms and small motion marks. Bold lines and a clear pose for practicing a body in motion.
Man walking drawing, side view pencil pose reference
A young man in a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers walking forward, seen from the side, one leg ahead and arms swinging with the step. A clear walking pose reference.
Girl jumping with arms up, pencil drawing
A happy girl with two pigtails jumping with her arms raised and eyes closed in laughter. A striped top, denim shorts and sneakers in a lively pose.
Little ballerina girl dancing, pencil drawing
A little ballerina with a hair bun balances on one leg with the other stretched back and arms spread wide. A tutu and ribbon ballet shoes in a graceful pose.
Wooden art mannequin pose reference, pencil drawing
A wooden artist's mannequin in a walking pose, with round joints and a body built from simple shapes. A handy pose reference before drawing a full figure.
Girl full-body pencil drawing in a skirt
A girl with a bob and a bow in her hair, wearing a polka-dot top, a skirt and sneakers. Clean black lines and simple shapes make the whole figure easy to copy.
Boy in a hoodie full-body pencil drawing
A boy in a hoodie and jeans standing with his hands in the front pocket and sneakers on. Clean outlines without shading, a simple figure for first people drawings.
Two friends hugging, back view, pencil drawing
Two friends standing side by side with their backs to us, arms around each other's shoulders and waist. One has curly hair and a hoodie, the other a ponytail and a skirt.
Anime girl with a soft gaze pencil sketch to copy
A young anime girl with a sweet, serene gaze, drawn with soft pencil strokes that highlight her delicate expression.
Anime girl with flowing hair pencil sketch to copy
An anime girl with hair flowing in the wind, drawn with fluid lines that convey freedom and movement.
Pencil drawing of a hand holding a heart to copy
A hand holding a heart, a symbol of kindness and tenderness expressed in graphite lines.
Questions and answers
How do you draw a person the easy way?
Start with a simple frame: an oval head, a line for the spine, ovals for the chest and hips and sticks for the arms and legs. An adult is about 7 to 8 heads tall, so mark the height first and then draw the outline.
What are the basic proportions of a face?
Draw an oval and split it in half with a horizontal line: the eyes sit on it. The nose ends about halfway between the eyes and the chin, and the mouth sits a little above halfway between the nose and the chin.
Where should a beginner start with drawing people?
With single features: eyes, the nose and hands. Copy each one a few times with an HB pencil and add shading with a soft pencil. Then put them together into a face and a figure.