How to Draw a Girl with Glasses: Easy 10-Step Guide

This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up looking to practice character design. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to get started. By following these simple steps, you will learn how to construct a friendly face and add stylish glasses with ease.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Colorful, finished drawing of a girl with glasses, serving as the main tutorial thumbnail.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Bangs

Close-up of pencil sketch showing the jagged hair bangs of a cartoon girl.

Outline the hair using a series of long and short curved lines. Tip: Use 'V' shapes to create the jagged ends of the bangs for a natural, textured look.

Step 2: Defining the Face Shape

Pencil outline of a girl's face shape connecting from the hair.

Draw a smooth, continuous curved line connecting the locks of hair to form the chin and jawline. Tip: Keep your hand relaxed to ensure the curve looks soft and rounded.

Step 3: Drawing the Eyes

Drawing the circular eyes and delicate eyelashes for the cartoon character.

Draw two round shapes for the eyes and add small, flicking lines at the corners for eyelashes. Tip: Make the eyes symmetrical to give your character a balanced, friendly expression.

Step 4: Adding Eyebrows

Adding simple curved eyebrows above the eyes.

Sketch a gentle curved shape above each eye to create the eyebrows. Tip: Position them slightly higher than the eyes to give your character a surprised or happy look.

Step 5: Sketching the Nose

Detailing the nose with a curved line and two small nostril circles.

Use a small, soft curved line for the nose and two tiny circles underneath for the nostrils. Tip: Keep these lines very light so they don't overpower the rest of the face.

Step 6: Adding a Smile

Adding a cheerful smile to the character's face.

Draw a simple, upward-curving line below the nose to create a happy mouth. Tip: A wider curve makes the smile look bigger and more cheerful!

Step 7: Drawing the Glasses

Drawing the circular frames of the glasses over the eyes.

Outline the frames using curved lines around the eyes and connect them in the center with a small bridge. Tip: Ensure the frames are large enough to frame the eyes clearly.

Step 8: Adding Neck and Shoulders

Sketching the neck and shoulder lines to complete the upper body.

Extend two lines down from the head for the neck, and angle two lines outward for the shoulders. Tip: Use a long, smooth curve to connect the shoulders for a natural look.

Step 9: Adding Clothing Details

Adding a V-neck collar detail to the character's shirt.

Draw a 'V' shape at the base of the neck to represent a shirt collar. Tip: You can customize this to be a round neck or a hoodie if you prefer!

Step 10: Adding Color

Final colored illustration of a girl with glasses.

Bring your drawing to life with your favorite colors. Tip: Use a darker shade for the glasses frames to make them pop against the face.