How to Draw Vault Boy: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Bring the iconic Fallout mascot to life with this easy, kid-friendly drawing guide. Designed for ages 7+, this activity requires only a pencil, paper, and an eraser to master Vault Boy's classic look. Follow along to build confidence in character sketching and line control.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face

Pencil sketch showing the initial facial features of Vault Boy, including eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth.

Start by lightly sketching the face. Use a wide, gentle curve for the mouth and a small 'L' shape for the nose. Add two ovals for the eyes and thick, curved lines above them for the eyebrows. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here so you can easily adjust the proportions later.

Step 2: Defining the Chin and Ears

Drawing the jawline and ear to frame Vault Boy's face.

Draw a curved line beneath the mouth, connecting it with short strokes at the corners to define the chin. Outline the face with curved lines and add a 'C' shape for the ear. Teacher's Tip: Make sure the ear aligns with the eye line for a balanced look.

Step 3: Sketching the Hair

Adding the signature wavy hairstyle to the Vault Boy sketch.

Extend a long, wavy curved line over the head to create the hair. Connect it to the side of the head with a short, straight line. Teacher's Tip: Use loose, flowing wrist movements to make the hair look natural rather than stiff.

Step 4: Adding the Neck and Torso

Sketching the collar, neck, and upper torso of the character.

Draw short lines between the hair and ear. Use a 'U' shape for the shirt collar and long, curved lines to sketch the arm and torso. Teacher's Tip: Think of the torso as a simple rectangular shape with rounded corners to keep it easy.

Step 5: Drawing the Hand

Detailing the hand and sleeve of the Vault Boy drawing.

Complete the sleeve with a short curved line. Sketch the hand using overlapping curved lines for the thumb and fingers. Teacher's Tip: Hands are tricky! Focus on the rounded shapes of the knuckles rather than drawing individual fingers.

Step 6: Finishing the Arms

Adding the second arm and completing the hand structure.

Use a spiral line to complete the pinky and side of the hand. Outline the remaining arm with curved lines that bend at the elbow. Teacher's Tip: A slight bend at the elbow adds movement and life to your drawing.

Step 7: Outlining the Body

Outlining the torso and legs to establish the full body proportions.

Use a curved line to finish the hand. Sketch the sides of the torso and legs. Draw a horizontal line across the middle to separate the shirt from the pants. Teacher's Tip: Keep your horizontal line slightly curved to show the shape of the body.

Step 8: Adding Legs and Shoes

Drawing the legs and shoes to complete the lower body.

Draw an inverted 'Y' shape for the pant legs and connect them at the bottom. Use curved lines to outline the shoes. Teacher's Tip: Shoes should look slightly bulky to match the cartoon style.

Step 9: Final Details

Adding final clothing details and refining the character outline.

Enclose the remaining shoe. Add parallel lines down the center of the torso for the shirt detail, connecting them to the shoulders. Teacher's Tip: Use a ruler if you struggle with straight lines, but freehand is better for a cartoon look!

Step 10: Bring Him to Life with Color

The finished, colored Vault Boy character drawing.

Time to color! Use bright blue and yellow for the classic jumpsuit and golden yellow for his hair. Teacher's Tip: Use a darker blue for the shadows under the arms to give your drawing more depth.