Draw a Pirate

A smiling pirate with a skull-and-crossbones hat, an eye patch, a striped shirt, a hook, a curved cutlass, one boot and a peg leg.

The Pirate lesson builds the picture with 49 guided strokes. Follow the highlighted line, then move to the next feature. You can take your time with the smaller details.

Try a charcoal hat, red bandana and coat, a cream striped shirt, blue trousers and silver hook and sword. After drawing, use the coloring tools to make the character your own.

How many steps are in the Pirate drawing?

This lesson has 49 guided strokes, with separate steps for the character's main features and details.

Can we follow along on paper?

Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.

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