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Learning how to draw George Washington is super easy and fun! Not to mention being a great way to introduce kids to historical figures in an exciting way!

This is such a very special project. We get to color the great man himself, George Washington! The founder of our country really. And though many of the former presidents have come under fire recently, there’s no denying the influence he has had on our country.

With just a few simple lines and curves, your young artists (and you if you want!) will bring to life the first American president. I love any fun idea that combines learning and creativity!

Our First President George Washington

George Washington is a name that pretty much means liberty and leadership! He’s an iconic figure in American history. And one everyone should definitely know about!

What better way to dive into his legacy than by drawing him? This George Washington tutorial is perfect for children. It’s simple to follow without a lot of extras that are above the little’s heads.

But they can also do it on their own if they are older. Which is super nice for you! So you can do this at home or in a high school history class. Either way, this activity is a great way to learn about George Washington.

A young George was the man who led the Continental Army against the British Navy. He crossed the river on Christmas in the freezing cold to win the war. And later he became the first president of the United States. Pretty awesome!

This easy step-by-step guide will make drawing George Washington not just educational but a great time for all!

Learning to Draw Presidents

Drawing real people, especially historical figures like George Washington or Abraham Lincoln, is a great educational activity.

First, it lets children practice their art skills. That’s always important! Drawing can lead to all kinds of careers. While being important just on its own.

Second, they can learn all about the important contributions these great individuals made to our world. And knowing history is important for SO many reasons!

These step-by-step drawing instructions are designed to be easy for kids of all ages. Plus adding a cartoon version of the first president to their collection? Cool idea.

It's a great way to combine fun with history, art, and education. Good for kids, good for parents, and good for teachers. Lovely.

Before you start your cartoon George Washington sketch, we also want to make sure you have the right drawing tools. Here are the drawing paper, and drawing pencils that we like to use.

How to Draw George Washington Step by Step

Start by printing out the free George Washington Step-by-Step Directed Drawing Instruction at the bottom of the blog post. Follow along the simple steps with a sheet of paper and pencil.

George Washington's Head

step 1 draw the face of george washington

The first step is to draw the outline of George's face. You can start with an oval shape. If you look at the one-dollar bill, George Washington has a high forehead and so if you come slightly in on the top right side.

The next step is to draw his hair. It is rounded on the top of his head, but then it scoops under right around where his ears would be.

George Washington's Face

Start with a line right about the eyebrow height on the left and draw a curved line in and then down to draw his nose. Then draw two almond-shaped eyes on each side of his nose. Add eyebrows and then a line for the mouth.

step 4 george washington drawing coat shirt

Next, is to draw his next and the top edge of his collar. Start with a small curve under his chin and then draw it down into a V in his mid-chest. Draw slightly curved lines for his shoulders and then any final details of the side of his collar.

step 5 trace over george washington drawing

The last step is to erase all the extra lines. Trace over the thick lines you have drawn in pencil with a pen or marker. Viola, you have yourself a George Washington Drawing making it essentially a George Washington Coloring Page.

The final step is to color your George Washington.

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Happy Drawing!

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George Washington Drawing

Course How To Draw Tutorials

Cook Time 15

Total Time 15

Author Alli Ward

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Instructions

Start by printing out the free George Washington Step-by-Step Directed Drawing Instruction at the bottom of the blog post. Follow along the simple steps with a sheet of paper and pencil.
The first step is to draw the outline of George's face. You can start with an oval shape. If you look at the one-dollar bill, George Washington has a high forehead and so if you come slightly in on the top right side.
The next step is to draw his hair. It is rounded on the top of his head, but then it scoops under right around where his ears would be.
Start with a line right about the eyebrow height on the left and draw a curved line in and then down to draw his nose. Then draw two almond-shaped eyes on each side of his nose. Add eyebrows and then a line for the mouth.
Next, is to draw his next and the top edge of his collar. Start with a small curve under his chin and then draw it down into a V in his mid-chest. Draw slightly curved lines for his shoulders and then any final details of the side of his collar.
The last step is to erase all the extra lines. Trace over the thick lines you have drawn in pencil with a pen or marker. Viola, you have yourself a George Washington Drawing making it essentially a George Washington Coloring Page.
The final step is to color your George Washington.