People Pencil Drawings
Pencil drawings of people: several eye drawings, a nose, hands in different positions, faces from the front and in profile, standing, sitting, running and jumping figures, a little ballerina, a wooden art mannequin, a girl and a boy in full body and two friends hugging.
They are clear lines without extra details. Sketch the outline with an HB pencil, check the proportions against the picture and add shadows with a soft 2B pencil.
All drawings in this collection
28 drawings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 an eye in pencil?
Draw an almond shape, then a circle for the iris and a pupil inside it. Leave a small white highlight, darken the upper eyelid and add lashes with short strokes.
How do you draw a hand in pencil?
Start with the palm as a square with rounded corners, then add the fingers as long ovals of different lengths. The thumb starts lower than the other fingers, on the side of the palm.
Which pencil is best for drawing people?
An HB pencil is good for the outline: its lines are light and easy to erase. For shadows on the face and hair, use a soft 2B or 4B.