Easy Girl Drawing: Simple Step-by-Step for Beginners
This is the simplest way to draw a girl — built from an oval head over a simple neck and shoulder line, with every step small enough for total beginners and kids. No shading skills, no special supplies: a pencil, an eraser and five spare minutes get you a finished, recognizable girl drawing.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~15 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with an oval head over a simple neck and shoulder line
How to Draw an Easy Girl, Step by Step
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Draw the head shape
An oval, slightly wider at the top, narrowing to a soft chin. Keep the lines loose — wobbles are fine at this stage.
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Place the facial guidelines
Eyes sit on the halfway line, one eye-width apart. Simpler is better here: one confident line beats three careful ones.
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Draw the features
Almond eyes with upper lash lines, a small nose (two dots and a short curve is enough), and a mouth with a fuller lower lip. If it looks off, adjust the big shape rather than adding detail.
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Add the neck and shoulders
Two lines down from the jaw for the neck — thinner than beginners expect — flowing into sloped shoulder lines. A rough version of this step is good enough — keep moving.
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Design the hair
Draw the hair mass starting slightly above the skull outline (hair has volume), then break it into a few large ribbons and strands. Draw this bigger than feels natural; big shapes are easier to control.
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Refine and shade
Erase guidelines, darken final lines, and add light shading under the chin, along the nose side, and where hair overlaps the face. Done is better than perfect — finish the step and move on.
Want the full detailed version?
The complete Girl drawing tutorial covers proportions, texture and shading in depth.
Full Girl Drawing Tutorial →Easy Girl Drawing Ideas
A back-view girl
No face required: hair, shoulders, and posture carry everything. The most confidence-building people drawing there is.
A gesture-pose minute study
Set a timer for 60 seconds and capture just the motion line and weight — repeat five times, keep the best.
A cozy bundled-up figure
Big coat, big scarf, small visible face — winter clothing hides anatomy while you practice everything else.
Hands holding something small
A mug, a phone, a flower — drawing hands WITH objects is easier than empty hands, and endlessly useful.
Girl in profile silhouette
One side-view outline filled solid black — profile practice with a dramatic result.
Easy Drawing Tips
- Trace your own drawing once. Tracing something you already drew builds muscle memory twice as fast as starting over.
- Use a light pencil for the shape stage and press harder only on the final outline — being able to erase guide lines is what makes the simple method forgiving.
- Draw big. Beginners instinctively draw tiny, and tiny drawings are actually harder — small curves demand more finger control than big arm strokes. Fill at least half the page.
FAQ
What is the easiest way to draw a girl?
Start with an oval head over a simple neck and shoulder line and keep every line light until the shape looks right — that's the entire method above. Most beginners get a recognizable girl drawing on the first try because each step is one simple move.
Can kids follow this girl drawing tutorial?
Yes — this version was written for young artists: big forgiving shapes, no shading, no fine details. Ages 5-6 and up can usually follow along with a little help reading the steps.
How long does the easy version take?
About five minutes for the basic drawing — roughly half the time of the full tutorial. Adding color takes another few minutes.
