How to Draw a Charlie Brown

In this lesson, we will start with a blank piece of paper and learn how to draw good ‘ol Charlie Brown in 9 instructive steps. Of course we’ll be drawing his famous yellow and black zigzag shirt!

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. Outline The Head

   

   Start by creating a circular outline of Charlie Brown’s head. Next, add C-shaped ears on the sides of his head.

2. Draw The Face

   

   Draw two rounded eyes. Now, add a C-shaped nose and a wide smile.

3. Add The Hair

   

   Add a curly line to outline his distinct hair style.

4. Form The Torso

   

   Draw short vertical lines for his neck. Next, form his triangular shaped collar. Now, outline the shape of his shirt. Then, add the zigzag pattern on his shirt.

5. Attach The Arms

   

   Draw the short sleeves of his shirt. Then, create the curving outline of his arms.

6. Draw The Shorts

   

   Outline the rectangular shape of his shorts.

7. Add The Legs

   

   Form his legs by drawing vertical lines and then outline his socks with a horizontal line.

8. Form The Shoes

   

   Draw oval-shaped shoes. Then, add the shoelaces by drawing curling lines.

9. Complete The Charlie Brown Drawing

   

   Grab your crayons and start coloring! First, shade his eyes and shorts with a black crayon. Next, fill in his shirt using yellow and black crayons. Now, shade his socks with yellow and his shoes with brown. Finally, color his skin with a peach crayon.