56 Men Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorials

Iron Man doesn't have powers of flight or super strength, but he used his genius intellect to build a suit to provide those powers! This detailed sketch shows every nut, bolt, and shield.

A suit is a classic bit of men's attire that has been in vogue for decades. The suit consists of a jacket, a collared skirt, a necktie, pants, and dress shoes.

You've heard of Superman - what about Super Dad? This dad may be in ordinary clothes to keep his identity a secret, but he deserves to wear a cape.

This basic portrait will help you improve your skills in drawing men's hair, ears, eyes, eyebrows, noses, and mouths. Once you've mastered this drawing, check out the realistic portrait below.

Do you know how to draw a person in motion? Now you can. His arms and legs are bent with the effort. He hears a tank top, shorts, tall socks, and running shoes.

This cartoon makes the famous playwright's portrait simple. He has long hair, a balding forehead, a mustache, a soul patch, and a beard. He wears centuries-old clothing with a wide collar and puff sleeves.

Buddha was a seeker of knowledge many centuries ago. He is often depicted in statues. In this drawing, his eyes are closed and his head is covered in protective snails.

This man's old age is depicted by his balding head, wrinkles, rounded face, and cane. His shoulders are not squared, and his knees protrude.

Samurai were ancient Japanese warriors. This Samurai wears traditional robes and sandals. He carries a sword and wears his long hair pulled back in a ponytail.

This is an easy portrait to start with. The outline is very simple. The man is dressed in classic formal attire - a collared shirt, a necktie, and a vest. After you master this drawing, move on to the realistic portrait, below.

Abraham Lincoln is known for his long face and tall stovepipe top hat. He also has a beard, sideburns, and a tall collar.

You won't get tired of drawing faces when you discover how to draw different expressions. This man's disheveled hair, drooping lids, puffy under eyes, and frown show how tired he is.

Vikings were fearsome warriors from the past. He has a long beard, a horned helmet, armor, and a sword.

Doh! You can draw Homer with his balding head, round belly, polo shirt, and jeans.

Did you draw the grandfather, above? Now you can draw an even older gentleman. This man has similar features, but he is also bent forward with old age.

George Washington was the first president of the United States. You don't have to look at a coin to learn to draw him - here, you'll see his long hair, suit jacket, and cravat.

Did you draw either of the full-bodied old men, above? Now you can focus on the features of the face with this portrait.

Not every portrait goes in a photo album - this cowboy's likeness made it onto a wanted poster. There's a reward for him, dead or alive!

Men don't go through life alone. This man is spending time with his family, carrying his daughter on his shoulders.

If you're having a bad, bad day, turn it around and get your way with this drawing of Gru, the evil genius.

This super simple drawing is a full-bodied portrait of a man. He is wearing a sweatshirt, jeans or sweatpants, and tennis shoes.

Arg! Add this pirate to your collection of historic warriors. He has a skull and crossbones hat, a sword, and a wooden peg leg.

Learn how to draw this man's detailed, contoured face, trim hairstyle, and his muscular shoulders.

Everybody loves a man in uniform, including this standard postman's uniform. He is also carrying a mail bag and he has a letter in hand.

This scientist is wearing a lab coat and carrying a beaker. He has a wild hairstyle, a mustache, and bushy eyebrows like Albert Einstein.

You will be shocked by how easy it is to draw a surprised face. This man has widely opened eyes and a gaping, open mouth.

You can use this tutorial to learn all about proper proportions for a realistic face. Note the 1/2 placement of the eyes and the upper third placement of the forehead, the middle third for the ears, and the mouth in the bottom third of the face.

You've drawn several elderly gentlemen on this list. Now, you can draw a man with his beloved wife.

This farmer is ready for work. He has a straw hat to protect him from the sun and overalls and boots for protection from his work environment. He carries a pitchfork for shoveling hay.

Beneath his royal garbs, the king is an ordinary man. He wears a crown and a fancy robe, and he carries a golden scepter.

The Daltons are four brothers who look exactly alike, with the exception of their height. They each have a pointy hairstyle, an oval-shaped nose, a narrow mustache, and a long, square chin.

This man is dressed in English riding gear. He has a helmet, jodhpur pants, and tall riding boots.

You can't see his face, but Master Chief is there inside his protective suit. You will use curved lines to craft each part of his armor.

This centurion has a plumed helmet, a sword, and a large, curved shield. He also has an armored breastplate and sandals with metal shin guards.

Soldiers wear uniforms that help them blend in with their environments. This one is wearing a helmet and carrying a rifle with a bayonet.

Did you draw the wanted poster above? This cowboy can run the bad guys out of town with his lasso and six-shooters on his hips.

Not every job comes with a standard uniform. This clown has a flowered hat, a funny wig, a big red nose, an oversized bow tie, and funny makeup.

We don't talk about Bruno, but we do draw him! He has long hair, a mustache, and wears a poncho. Don't forget his cute rat companion.

Not every portrait is realistic. This one is made from many small, square pixels like an old-school video game. Even though the lines are made of pixels, your eyes put them together to form the picture.

Did you draw the father and daughter, above? Sometimes, men need to stick together - even if one of them is still a kid. Now, draw a father and son.

This man has his brows knitted in thought. He is frowning in concentration and drumming his finger against his lips.

Several of America's most famous presidents have made this list, including Thomas Jefferson. He has a powdered wig, a collared jacket, and a lace cravat.

This character has a strange look on his face. His eyes are different sizes, and they are looking in opposite directions. He also has buck teeth and a wobbly gait.

Isaac Newton wore a large powdered wig, a suit with a scarf-like necktie, and pointed shoes with buckles. In this picture, he also holds an apple, rumored to have helped him come up with his famous scientific theories.

Santa is a man from the top of the world. His long beard, fur-trimmed suit, hat, and mittens keep him warm in the cold weather.

This man is a classic dad bod. His hair is parted and he wears a mustache, as well as a collared shirt, pants, and a necktie.

This smiling face with make you think of famous retro characters like George Jetson.

Here is one more warrior for your collection. This Celtic warrior carries a shield, wears an animal-skin cape, and has symbolic paint or a tattoo on his chest.

This card features a man with big muscles. His diamond-shaped necktie is enlarged to host an "F" for "Father" in Superman style.

Peter Griffin is a chubby man with a cleft chin. He has a simple hairstyle, glasses, a button-down shirt, and slacks.

This firefighter is wearing a special coat to protect them from the flames. He also has a helmet and a hose with which to put out the fire.

Dr. King had a dream. In this portrait, he seems to be gazing afar as if seeing his dream come true. If your dream is to master the art of drawing people, this tutorial can help.

This pirate has all the stereotypical accouterments of his trade - a sword, a hook for a hand, a peg leg, an eye patch, and a captain’s hat with a skull. His frown and scowling eye indicate that he is not happy.

Many men throughout history have worn beards, and they are still popular today. This man has styled hair, a long beard, and a bushy mustache.

Boba Fett is a bounty hunter. He wears Mandalorian armor. Note the details in this drawing, such as the targeting sight on his helmet that he can flip down in front of his eyes and the mythosaur emblem on his shoulder armor.

In ancient Greece, Zeus was considered the king of the gods. Here, he wears a classic toga, rides on a cloud, and bears his favorite weapon: a lightning bolt, which he throws with his hand.