Today, we’re going to have fun drawing a cartoon version of Bob Ross, the famous artist who loved painting happy little trees. Get your markers and paper ready, and let’s start creating!
First, let’s draw Bob Ross’s eyes. Draw two circles for his eyes and leave a little space between them. Inside each eye, draw a tiny circle in the top right corner to make them look shiny. Color the big circles, but keep the tiny ones white.
Now, let’s give Bob a friendly mustache. Draw an upside-down “U” shape between his eyes. Add a line inside the mustache for detail, and then draw a small “U” shape below it for his smile.
Bob Ross is known for his curly hair! Start on the left side and draw wavy lines to make his afro. Continue with an upside-down “U” shape on top, adding bumps to show his curly hair.
Next, let’s add his beard. Draw small bumps from the bottom of his hair down to the sides of his face. This will make his beard look fluffy and full.
To draw Bob’s body, start with a line on the left side. Then, draw a “U” shape for the palette he holds. Add a small bump at the top and a hole for his thumb. Connect his fingers to finish the palette.
For his legs, draw an upside-down “V” shape that curves at the top. Extend the lines down for his boots. Make a big curve at the bottom for the toes and add details to his boots and pants.
Now, let’s draw Bob’s arms. Start with a diagonal line from his body and a shorter line for the other arm behind the palette. Draw his hand around the palette and add sleeve details. Don’t forget the paintbrush! Draw two lines from his hand and connect them at the top, adding bristles with a curve and an “S” shape.
Add a “V” shape under his beard for his shirt collar and draw two buttons on his shirt. Finish with his curly eyebrows to give him that classic Bob Ross look.
Now that your drawing is done, it’s time to add color! Take your time to color Bob Ross however you like. You can even pause and think about the colors you want to use.
Great job on drawing your cartoon Bob Ross! We hope you had fun and enjoyed bringing this famous artist to life on paper. Feel free to add your own creative touches, like a happy tree or an easel in the background. Happy drawing!
Explore Facial Expressions: Try drawing different facial expressions on your cartoon Bob Ross. What happens if you change the shape of his eyes or mouth? Draw a happy Bob Ross, a surprised Bob Ross, and a sleepy Bob Ross. Notice how small changes can make a big difference in how he looks!
Nature Walk and Sketch: Take a short walk outside with a sketchbook or some paper. Look for interesting trees, plants, or clouds. Try drawing a “happy little tree” like Bob Ross would. Pay attention to the shapes and lines you see in nature, and use them to inspire your drawing.
Color Experiment: Gather some crayons or colored pencils and experiment with mixing colors. Try to create different shades of green for the trees or different blues for the sky. What happens when you mix two colors together? Use these new colors to add more detail to your cartoon Bob Ross drawing.
