Let’s have some fun drawing a happy character to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Grab a marker and some paper, and let’s get started!
Eyes: Start by drawing two big circles for the eyes. Leave some space between them. Inside each eye, draw a tiny circle in the top right corner and color the rest of the big circle, leaving the tiny one white.
Mouth: Draw a small smile right between the eyes.
Ears: On the left side of the left eye, draw a “U” shape for the left ear. Next to the right eye, draw a backward “C” shape for the right ear.
Chin: Draw another “U” shape under the eyes to make the chin, connecting it to both ears.
Hat Shape: Draw a curve over the eyes and ears to make the base of the sombrero. Extend the curve out on both sides.
Connecting Lines: Draw curves that go down to the ears on both sides, then add a curve at the top to finish the hat’s shape.
Decorations: At the bottom of the sombrero, draw a zigzag line across. You can add little circles between the zigzags for extra fun.
Stripes: Add stripes to the top of the sombrero by drawing curves that follow the top edge.
Hair: Draw a curve on each side of the head, starting from the ears and curving up to the hat.
Body: Draw two vertical lines for the body, making them a bit longer for a taller character.
Waist and Legs: Draw a horizontal line across the bottom of the body for the waist. Add two vertical lines for the legs, connecting them at the bottom.
Belt: Draw another horizontal line for the belt and an “L” shape on one side for extra detail.
Feet: Add small “U” shapes at the bottom of each leg for the feet.
Bow Tie: Draw a “W” shape just below the neck for the bow tie.
Jacket: From the bow tie, draw two lines downwards for the jacket. Connect these lines with a diagonal line on each side.
Arms: Draw lines extending out from the body for the arms, curving them inwards at the bottom. Add lines at the wrists for detail.
Now that your drawing is done, it’s time to add some color! Use your favorite colors to make your character look lively and festive.
Great job on drawing your festive character! Remember, the most important part of drawing is to have fun and be creative. We hope you enjoyed this drawing lesson and look forward to seeing you in our future art projects. Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Color Exploration: After coloring your Cinco de Mayo character, explore how different colors can change the character’s mood or theme. Try using warm colors like red, orange, and yellow for a sunny, cheerful look, or cool colors like blue and green for a calm, relaxed vibe. Discuss with a friend or family member how the colors you chose make you feel.
Character Storytelling: Create a short story about your character. Where are they going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? What fun activities will they do? Draw a background scene for your character, like a festive party or a parade, and share your story with your class or family.
Observation Walk: Take a walk around your neighborhood or look through books and magazines to find different types of hats people wear. Notice the shapes, colors, and decorations. When you return, try drawing a new character with a different hat inspired by what you observed. Discuss how these hats might be used in different cultures or occasions.
