Today, let’s have some fun and learn how to draw a soldier saluting! This is a special way to say thank you to the brave men and women who serve our country. Grab your art supplies, and let’s get started!
Before we begin, make sure you have these materials:
Start by drawing the soldier’s eyes near the top of your paper. Draw two circles for the eyes, leaving a little space between them. Inside each eye, add a smaller circle for highlights and color in the larger circles, leaving the smaller ones white. Next, draw a small curve between the eyes for the nose and a bigger curve underneath for a smiling mouth.
Since the soldier is saluting, let’s draw his hand next. Start with a sideways upside-down “U” shape for the thumb, then draw a larger upside-down “U” for the rest of the fingers. You can also add two lines to show two fingers.
Now, draw the soldier’s helmet. Create a line that curves over the top of the eyes and connects to the hand. Draw the sides of the helmet, making sure to leave space for the hand. Next, add cool goggles on top of the helmet. Draw an upside-down “U” shape in the middle, then extend lines down for the bottom of the goggles. Repeat this on the other side, ensuring they are the same length. Curve the top of the goggles and add a “U” shape in the middle.
To finish the helmet, draw a line connecting the goggles to the hand, imagining it going behind the goggles. Draw the sides of the helmet to complete the shape.
Draw a line coming down from the helmet under the mouth for the chin. Add a small curve in the middle for the chin strap, and finish the chin by connecting it to the helmet.
For the body, draw two straight lines coming down for the torso and connect them at the bottom. Then, draw two short lines for the end of the sleeve and connect them. Draw a line down for the elbow and connect it to the shoulder.
Next, draw the legs coming down, spreading further apart at the bottom. Create an upside-down “V” shape between the legs and connect the outside lines to finish the pants. For the boots, draw lines down each leg, then sketch the outside of the boots with short lines and connect them to form the foot.
To add more detail, draw a line across the soldier’s belly for the jacket, and add two lines down on each side. Draw two straps in the middle and shoulder straps using rectangles.
Add a pocket on each leg of the pants, and draw shoelaces on the boots.
Once you have finished the drawing, it’s time to add color. You can use markers or any coloring materials you have at home. Feel free to personalize your soldier by changing the skin tone, drawing a female soldier, or using different camouflage patterns.
We hope you enjoyed this step-by-step guide to drawing a saluting soldier. This activity not only allows for creativity but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to veterans. Happy Veterans Day, and we look forward to seeing your unique creations!
Design Your Own Medal: Think about what makes a soldier special. Create a medal to honor them! Use paper, scissors, and coloring materials to design your medal. What shapes and colors will you use? Write a short sentence about why your medal is special. Share your design with your family and explain why you chose those elements.
Observe and Report: Take a walk around your neighborhood or school and look for symbols or signs that honor veterans, like flags or memorials. Draw a picture of what you find and write a sentence about why you think it’s important. Discuss with your classmates or family what these symbols mean and how they help us remember and thank veterans.
Role-Play a Salute: Practice saluting like a soldier! Stand tall and bring your hand to your forehead. Think about how it feels to show respect. Now, imagine you are a soldier. What would you say to someone you are saluting? Write a short dialogue or act it out with a friend or family member. Discuss how it feels to show respect and gratitude.
