How to Draw a Pirate: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a pirate in 49 easy steps
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.
Follow 49 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Each feature has its own guide so you can pause between strokes.
How to draw a pirate, step by step
1Draw the broad pirate hat
Draw the broad pirate hat.
2Draw the curved front of the hat
Draw the curved front of the hat.
3Draw the bandana across the forehead
Draw the bandana across the forehead.
4Draw the bandana knot
Draw the bandana knot.
5Draw the upper bandana tail
Draw the upper bandana tail.
6Draw the lower bandana tail
Draw the lower bandana tail.
7Draw the left temple
Draw the left temple.
8Draw the left ear
Draw the left ear.
9Draw the right ear
Draw the right ear.
10Draw the cheeks and chin
Draw the cheeks and chin.
11Draw the visible eye
Draw the visible eye.
12Draw the eye patch
Draw the eye patch.
13Draw the smile
Draw the smile.
14Draw the skull badge
Draw the skull badge.
15Draw the left skull eye
Draw the left skull eye.
16Draw the right skull eye
Draw the right skull eye.
17Draw the skull nose
Draw the skull nose.
18Draw the crossed bones
Draw the crossed bones.
19Draw the top of the left sleeve
Draw the top of the left sleeve.
20Draw the bottom of the left sleeve
Draw the bottom of the left sleeve.
21Draw the left sleeve seam
Draw the left sleeve seam.
22Draw the top of the right sleeve
Draw the top of the right sleeve.
23Draw the bottom of the right sleeve
Draw the bottom of the right sleeve.
24Draw the top of the right forearm
Draw the top of the right forearm.
25Draw the bottom of the right forearm
Draw the bottom of the right forearm.
26Draw the right sleeve seam
Draw the right sleeve seam.
27Draw the hand holding the cutlass
Draw the hand holding the cutlass.
28Draw the curved cutlass guard
Draw the curved cutlass guard.
29Draw the curved cutlass blade
Draw the curved cutlass blade.
30Draw the pirate hook
Draw the pirate hook.
31Draw the hook cuff
Draw the hook cuff.
32Draw the left coat panel
Draw the left coat panel.
33Draw the right coat panel
Draw the right coat panel.
34Draw the first shirt stripe
Draw the first shirt stripe.
35Draw the second shirt stripe
Draw the second shirt stripe.
36Draw the third shirt stripe
Draw the third shirt stripe.
37Draw the upper left belt edge
Draw the upper left belt edge.
38Draw the lower left belt edge
Draw the lower left belt edge.
39Draw the upper right belt edge
Draw the upper right belt edge.
40Draw the lower right belt edge
Draw the lower right belt edge.
41Draw the belt buckle
Draw the belt buckle.
42Draw inside the buckle
Draw inside the buckle.
43Draw the ragged trousers
Draw the ragged trousers.
44Draw the left lower leg
Draw the left lower leg.
45Draw the right lower leg
Draw the right lower leg.
46Draw the left boot cuff
Draw the left boot cuff.
47Draw the peg-leg cuff
Draw the peg-leg cuff.
48Draw the boot
Draw the boot.
49Draw the peg leg
Draw the peg leg.
Time to color!
Try a charcoal hat, red bandana and coat, a cream striped shirt, blue trousers and silver hook and sword.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- What colors can I use for a Pirate?
- Try a charcoal hat, red bandana and coat, a cream striped shirt, blue trousers and silver hook and sword. You can choose your own palette too.
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