Let’s learn how to draw a backpacker! This guide will help you create a fun character with a backpack, hiking gear, and a beautiful background. Whether you want to draw a girl or a boy, follow these steps to make your backpacker ready for an adventure!
Start by drawing the face. Make a small oval for the nose near the top center of your paper. Then, draw two circles for the eyes and add smaller circles inside for highlights. Color the big circles, leaving the small ones white.
Draw a happy smile for the mouth and add eyelashes if you like. To shape the face, draw a “U” shape under the smile. Add ears by drawing a “C” on one side and a backward “C” on the other.
Next, draw a hat by making a curved line that connects both sides of the head. Extend the hat a little on each side and add a bill by drawing another line above it. Finish the hat with an upside-down “U” shape for the top and a small button on top.
For the hair, draw a curve on one side and add a ponytail if you want. You can make a scrunchie by drawing a small circle and adding a wavy line for the ponytail.
To draw the body, sketch a “U” shape that goes downwards. Add the bottom of the shirt and a belt if you like. For the backpack straps, draw curves that connect to the body, and add a buckle for detail.
A camera is a great accessory! Draw a rectangle for the camera body and an upside-down “L” shape for the bottom. Add a circle in the middle for the lens and draw a “V” shape for the camera strap.
For the legs, draw two lines straight down, making the outer lines shorter than the middle line. Connect them at the bottom with a cuff. Next, draw hiking boots by creating a curved line for the sole and connecting the lines to form the boot shape. Add three lines extending down from the sole for extra detail.
Draw one arm reaching out to hold a walking stick. Make a simple line for the arm and add short sleeves. For the walking stick, draw a wobbly line that goes downwards.
On the other side, draw the arm holding a map. Use the same technique as before, and then sketch the map by drawing a rectangle with lines coming from the top and bottom.
Finally, draw a large backpack by sketching a curve that extends out from the body and connects back in. You can add details like a sleeping bag by drawing a curved line that extends down and back in.
Once your drawing is complete, it’s time to color! Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils. Feel free to add a background with mountains, waterfalls, or animals to make your scene even more exciting.
Great job! You’ve drawn a backpacker ready for an adventure. Take a moment to admire your work and maybe share it with friends and family. Happy drawing!
Backpacker Adventure Story: Imagine your backpacker is going on an exciting adventure. Write a short story about where they are going and what they might see along the way. Think about the mountains, waterfalls, or animals you might have drawn in the background. Share your story with a friend or family member and ask them what they would add to the adventure!
Design Your Own Backpack: Create a real or paper backpack using craft materials like paper, fabric, or cardboard. Think about what items your backpacker would need for their adventure. Draw or make small items like a water bottle, snacks, or a map to put inside your backpack. Discuss with your classmates what essential items they would pack for their adventures.
Nature Walk Observation: Go on a short nature walk with a parent or teacher. Bring a small notebook and pencil. Observe the different plants, animals, and landscapes you see. Draw or write about your observations. When you return, compare your notes with your backpacker drawing. Did you see anything that you could add to your drawing to make it more realistic?