How to Draw a Person in 3 Easy Shapes

Written By Graphic Recording Studio

I hope you're enjoying the summer so far!

Things tend to slow down a little in July and August, making this a great time for vacations, catching up on household chores, and even learning new skills.

People often tell me they'd love to learn to draw, but can't even draw a stick figure. I get it. It seems overwhelming to learn how to draw a person, especially if you haven't tried it since the third grade.

Here's the truth: as a graphic recorder, I draw people fast, all day long — and the trick isn't talent, it's shapes. If you can draw a circle, a triangle, and a rectangle (and I know you can), you can draw a person with more character than a stick figure.

So, grab a piece of scrap paper and a pen or pencil and follow along as I draw a simple person in the video above. Have FUN!

Now you can draw a person — go show it off!

Graphic Recording Studio
The founder of the Graphic Recording Studio, Alece Birnbach brings experience as an illustrator, fine artist, and 20 years as an advertising art director to her company, which is hired by the Fortune 100 to craft graphic recordings at their conferences, workshops, and proprietary meetings. Her unique combination of skills and experience gives Alece the unique ability to listen differently to what clients need and to draw out (literally!) their ideas always with sustainable outcomes in mind.
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