How to Draw a Girl Scout: Easy 10-Step Tutorial

Celebrate community spirit by learning to draw a Girl Scout! This tutorial is perfect for ages 6+ and requires only a pencil, eraser, and paper. Follow these simple steps to build your character from the head down, mastering basic shapes and proportions along the way.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of a Girl Scout character, ready for a drawing tutorial.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face

Close-up sketch of anime-style eyes and eyebrows for a Girl Scout character drawing.

Start by sketching the face. Use curved lines to create the anime-inspired eye shapes. Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here; these are just guidelines for your character's expression.

Step 2: Defining the Head

Outline of the Girl Scout's face shape, ears, and a smiling mouth.

Outline the face and ears with smooth, curved lines. Add a simple half-circle for a friendly smile. Tip: Make sure the ears align with the top and bottom of the eyes for correct facial proportions.

Step 3: Adding the Hair

Drawing the hair, hat, and ponytail hairstyle on the Girl Scout character.

Draw the round shapes for the hair, hat, and ponytails. Tip: Use long, sweeping strokes for the hair to make it look soft and natural.

Step 4: Drawing the Uniform Collar

Adding the hat emblem, collar, and scarf to the Girl Scout uniform.

Add a circle to the hat, then draw the V-neck collar and scarf. Tip: The scarf knot should look like a small, rounded triangle to give it a realistic folded look.

Step 5: Sketching the Torso and Sash

Outlining the torso, sash, and the raised arm of the Girl Scout.

Draw the shirt, the iconic sash, and the arm reaching upward. Tip: Keep the sash diagonal across the chest to show where the badges will go later.

Step 6: The Girl Scout Salute

Detailed drawing of the Girl Scout hand performing the three-finger salute.

Draw the hand in the Girl Scout salute, with three fingers raised. Tip: Explain to the child that these three fingers represent the three parts of the Girl Scout Promise—a great way to connect art with character building!

Step 7: Drawing the Skirt

Adding the second hand and the skirt hem to the Girl Scout drawing.

Draw the second hand and the bottom of the skirt. Tip: Use a slightly curved line for the hem of the skirt to give it a sense of movement.

Step 8: Adding Badges and Details

Adding badge shapes to the sash and fabric folds to the skirt.

Add small circles and rectangles to the sash to represent badges. Draw lines on the skirt for fabric folds. Tip: Vary the shapes of the badges to make the sash look authentic.

Step 9: Drawing the Legs and Shoes

Finalizing the drawing by adding legs, socks, and shoes.

Draw the legs and simple shoes. Add a line across the legs to represent the top of the socks. Tip: Keep the legs parallel to ensure the character looks balanced.

Step 10: Coloring Your Drawing

A fully colored and completed Girl Scout drawing.

Time to color! Use green for a Junior uniform or brown for a Brownie uniform. Tip: Use a light touch with your colored pencils to blend colors smoothly.