Drawing a graduate is a fun and creative activity! In this guide, we will show you how to draw your own graduate character with a cap, gown, and diploma. Grab your markers, paper, and coloring tools, and let’s get started!
Nose: Start by drawing an oval shape for the nose in the middle of your paper, a little towards the top.
Eyes: Draw two circles for the eyes, one on the left and one on the right. Try to make them the same size.
Shiny Eyes: Add a smaller circle in the top left of each eye to make them shiny. Color in the larger circles, leaving the smaller ones white.
Mouth: Draw a curved line under the nose for the mouth, and then add a U-shape to make it look like the character is smiling or shouting with joy.
Eyelashes: If you’re drawing a girl graduate, add eyelashes to the eyes. For a boy graduate, you can skip this step.
Face Shape: Draw a U-shape for the chin, connecting below the mouth. Then, add a C-shape for the left ear and a backward C for the right ear.
Hair: Extend the sides of the head higher than the eyes and draw the hair. You can create a curve from the ear to the hat and add a small piece of hair in front.
Cap Shape: Extend both sides of the head upwards and connect them with a curved line.
Top of the Cap: Draw a flat square shape on top of the cap.
Tassel: Draw a line coming down from the cap for the tassel, adding a circle at the end and two more lines extending downwards.
Gown: Draw two lines coming down from the chin to form the gown, making them wider at the bottom. Connect these lines at the bottom.
Details: Add a V-shape under the chin for the neckline and a horizontal line across for the waist.
Feet: Draw two U-shapes at the bottom for the feet, and add diagonal lines connecting the feet to the body.
Diploma Shape: Draw a line extending from the hand, then create a spiral at the end to represent the rolled-up diploma.
Ribbon: Draw two curves around the diploma to depict a ribbon.
Hair: You can add more hair details if you like.
Coloring: Now for the fun part! Color your graduate using markers or any coloring tools you have. Feel free to customize the skin tone, hairstyle, and gown color.
Consider adding extra elements to your drawing, such as flowers, awards, or medals. You can also turn your drawing into a graduation card for someone special.
Congratulations on completing your graduate drawing! We hope you had a great time following along and expressing your creativity. Remember, you can always pause and take your time. Happy drawing, and see you next time!
Graduation Cap Craft: Create your own graduation cap using paper and other craft materials. Use a square piece of paper for the top of the cap and a strip for the headband. Decorate it with colors and patterns of your choice. Wear your cap and pretend to be a graduate. How does it feel to wear a graduation cap? Share your experience with your family or friends.
Observation Walk: Take a walk around your neighborhood or school and look for people wearing caps or hats. How many different types of hats can you find? Draw a picture of your favorite hat and compare it to the graduation cap you drew. What are the similarities and differences?
Story Time: Imagine you are the graduate you drew. Write a short story about your graduation day. What special things happen? Who is there to celebrate with you? Share your story with your class or family, and discuss what makes graduation a special event.
