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

Ready to add some personality to your character drawings? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5+ to practice symmetry and basic geometric shapes. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to get started.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the First Lens

A single rectangular shape with rounded corners drawn in light pencil, representing the first lens of the glasses.

Draw a four-sided rectangular shape with soft, rounded corners. Tip: Keep the lines light so you can easily adjust the size if needed.

Step 2: Creating Symmetry

Two identical rounded rectangular shapes placed side-by-side to form the base of the glasses.

Draw a second, identical rectangular shape right next to the first one. Tip: Use your fingers to measure the distance between them to ensure they are perfectly aligned.

Step 3: Connecting the Bridge

Two lenses connected at the top by a small bridge, with excess lines erased for a clean look.

Connect the top inner corners of the lenses with two small, curved lines. Erase the overlapping lines inside the bridge. Tip: This creates the 'bridge' that sits on the nose.

Step 4: Adding the Frame Hinges

Glasses frame with C-shaped hinges added to the outer top corners.

Draw a 'C' shaped curve on the outer top corners of the lenses. Erase the lines underneath these curves. Tip: These represent the hinges where the arms attach.

Step 5: Defining the First Lens

A smaller rectangle drawn inside the left lens to represent the frame thickness.

Draw a smaller curved rectangle inside the first lens shape. Tip: This creates the thickness of the frame, making it look more realistic.

Step 6: Defining the Second Lens

Both lenses now have inner rectangles to show the frame depth.

Repeat the previous step for the second lens. Tip: Try to keep the thickness of the frame consistent on both sides for a professional look.

Step 7: Drawing the First Earpiece

Glasses with one long, curved arm extending from the side hinge.

Extend a long, curved line from the side hinge and double it back to form the arm. Tip: Make sure the arm looks like it would comfortably fit behind an ear.

Step 8: Drawing the Second Earpiece

Glasses with both arms attached to the frame.

Add the second arm on the opposite side. Tip: Keep the curve similar to the first arm so the glasses look balanced.

Step 9: Adding Nosepieces and Glare

Finished line drawing of glasses with added nose pads and light reflection lines on the lenses.

Draw small 'C' shapes in the center for nose pads. Add two diagonal lines on each lens to represent light reflection. Tip: These small details make the glasses look like real glass!

Step 10: Adding Color

A fully colored, vibrant illustration of a pair of glasses.

Bring your glasses to life with color! Use bold colors for the frames and a light blue or gray for the lenses. Tip: Leave a tiny white space on the lenses to make them look shiny.