How to Draw Ben 10: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to bring the hero of the Omnitrix to life? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 6 and up. Grab your favorite graphite pencil, an eraser, and some markers to follow along as we break down Ben Tennyson’s iconic look into simple, manageable shapes.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Finished Ben 10 drawing, vibrant and ready for action

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes

Close-up of Ben 10's eyes showing rounded rectangular outlines and pupils

Draw two rounded rectangles for the eyes. Inside each, add three circles, shading the smallest one to create a pupil. Tip: Keep the eyes symmetrical to give Ben his determined look.

Step 2: Defining the Face

Outline of Ben 10's face shape, ears, and neck

Outline the chin and cheeks using a long, smooth curve. Add the ears and neck. Tip: Use a light touch for the jawline so you can easily adjust the shape if it looks too pointy.

Step 3: Drawing the Spiky Hair

Sketching Ben 10's spiky hair using sharp triangular curves

Create Ben's signature manga-style hair by drawing pairs of curved lines that meet at sharp points. Tip: Think of these as 'V' shapes sitting on top of his head.

Step 4: Sketching the Torso

Drawing the torso and sleeves of Ben 10's shirt

Draw the shirt sleeves and the chest pattern. Tip: Use a 'swooping' motion with your pencil to get that natural fabric fold look.

Step 5: Adding the Arm

Drawing Ben 10's outstretched arm and hand

Sketch the outstretched arm, focusing on the elbow bend. Tip: Keep the fingers simple—don't worry about tiny details yet, just get the overall shape right.

Step 6: The Omnitrix

Adding the Omnitrix device to Ben 10's wrist

Draw the Omnitrix on his wrist using two circles and four small triangles. Tip: This is the most important detail, so take your time making it look centered on the wrist.

Step 7: Drawing the Pants

Sketching Ben 10's cargo pants with pocket details

Form the pants using irregular shapes for the legs. Add lines for pockets and fabric folds. Tip: Use slightly wavy lines to show where the fabric bunches up at the knees.

Step 8: Adding Boots

Draw the cuffs, socks, and the top of the boots. Tip: Use rectangular shapes to build the base of the boot before adding the rounded sole.

Step 9: Finalizing the Boots

Completing the second boot with lace and sole details

Complete the second boot, adding laces and sole details. Tip: Ensure the two boots look like they are standing on the same ground line.

Step 10: Color Your Hero

Fully colored Ben 10 character illustration

Bring Ben to life with color! Use brown for his hair and his classic green and black color scheme for his shirt. Tip: Use a light green for the Omnitrix to make it look like it's glowing!