How To Draw Jackie Robinson

Drawing Jackie Robinson: A Fun Art Lesson

Introduction

Today, we’re going to have a fun art lesson by drawing someone very special in sports history: Jackie Robinson! He was the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball, and he helped make big changes in sports. Let’s draw a simple cartoon version of Jackie Robinson together!

Materials Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

• Markers
• Paper
• Coloring materials like crayons, colored pencils, or markers

Step 1: Drawing the Face

Let’s start with Jackie’s face:

1. Eyes: Draw two circles for his eyes with a tiny circle inside each for a sparkle.
2. Nose: Make a “U” shape between the eyes for his nose.
3. Mouth: Draw a happy smile with a curved line and add little lines for cheeks.
4. Head Shape: Draw a big “U” from one eye to the other for his face.
5. Ears: Add a “C” and a backward “C” for his ears.
6. Hair: Draw a bumpy line on top of his head for his hair.

Step 2: Adding the Hat

Now, let’s give Jackie a hat:

1. Brim of the Hat: Draw a curved line across the top of his head.
2. Top of the Hat: Make a big upside-down “U” for the hat.
3. Button: Add a small upside-down “U” at the top.
4. Team Logo: Draw a “B” on the hat for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Start with a line and add two bumps.

Step 3: Drawing the Body

Let’s draw Jackie’s body:

1. Arms and Bat: Draw a line from his shoulder, bending it up for his arm, and add a bat resting on his shoulder.
2. Torso: Draw a diagonal line for his back and add his shirt.
3. Legs: Sketch his legs bent as if he’s ready to hit the ball, and connect the lines for his pants.
4. Shoes: Draw a “U” shape for the front of his shoes and add details for cleats.

Step 4: Completing the Drawing

Finish up Jackie’s drawing:

1. Other Leg and Arm: Draw the other leg and arm, making sure both sides look the same.
2. Bat Details: Draw the end of the bat like an oval shape, imagining it behind his head.
3. Jersey Details: Add stripes to his sleeves and draw the number “42” on his jersey, which was Jackie’s special number.

Step 5: Adding Final Touches

Let’s add the last details:

1. Baseball: Draw a circle for the baseball in front of him, as if he’s ready to hit it.
2. Coloring: Now, color your drawing! Use any colors you like and have fun.

Conclusion

Great job on drawing Jackie Robinson! Remember, it’s okay if your drawing looks different. The most important thing is to have fun and keep practicing. Keep drawing, and we hope to see you in our next lesson!