How to Draw Cartoon Sunglasses: Easy 5-Minute Guide

Ready to add some summer style to your sketchbook? This tutorial is perfect for artists ages 5 and up. You only need a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to create these trendy shades, helping you practice drawing symmetrical shapes and smooth curves.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished illustration of cartoon sunglasses, showcasing clean lines and bright colors.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Top Frame

A single curved line with a center dip drawn on white paper, forming the top bridge of cartoon sunglasses.

Draw a long, gentle curved line that dips slightly in the center. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here; this dip is your nose bridge, and you'll want it centered so your glasses look balanced.

Step 2: Defining the Outer Frame

Outlining the frame of the sunglasses with C-shaped curves and a bottom connecting line.

From the ends of your top line, draw two 'C' shapes facing outward. Connect these with a large, sweeping curve underneath to form the bottom of the frames. Tip: Try to make both sides match in size for a professional look.

Step 3: Refining the Frame Structure

Refining the sunglasses frame outline with added side bumps for the hinges.

Smooth out your lines to ensure the frame looks solid. Add a small bump on the outer edges where the earpieces will eventually connect. Tip: Use a fluid motion with your wrist to keep the curves looking natural rather than jagged.

Step 4: Drawing the First Lens

Adding a half-oval shape inside the left frame to represent the lens.

Inside the left side of the frame, draw a half-oval shape. This creates the lens. Tip: Leave a tiny gap between the lens line and the frame edge to make it look like the glass is set inside the plastic.

Step 5: Drawing the Second Lens

Adding a matching half-oval shape inside the right frame to complete the lenses.

Repeat the process on the right side by drawing a matching half-oval. Tip: Check that both lenses are roughly the same size so your sunglasses don't look lopsided!

Step 6: Adding the First Earpiece

Drawing the first earpiece using two curved lines that taper to a point.

Extend two curved lines from the side of the frame, meeting at a point to create a teardrop-shaped earpiece. Tip: Imagine the earpiece is resting on an ear; keep the curve gentle so it looks comfortable.

Step 7: Adding the Second Earpiece

Drawing the second earpiece on the right side to mirror the first.

Draw the second earpiece on the opposite side, mirroring the first one. Tip: If you're struggling with symmetry, turn your paper upside down to see if the shapes look balanced from a different angle.

Step 8: Adding Lens Reflections

Adding small curved highlights inside the lenses to simulate light reflection.

Draw a small, curved shape inside each lens to represent light reflection. Tip: Keep these shapes near the top corner of the lenses to make the glasses look shiny and realistic.

Step 9: Adding Hinge Details

Adding small oval details to the hinges to represent screws.

Draw small, flat ovals on the hinges where the earpieces meet the frame. These represent the screws. Tip: Keep these very small so they don't distract from the main shape of the glasses.

Step 10: Final Touches and Coloring

The completed cartoon sunglasses drawing, fully outlined and ready for coloring.

Your outline is finished! Now, use a black marker to trace your lines. For coloring, try classic black lenses or go bold with neon colors to match your personal style.