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Stickman Drawing Ideas

One stickman doing one thing per press, with the line that sells the pose.

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Drawn: A stickman running flat out, body tipped forwardA stickman running flat out, body tipped forwardTip the whole spine forward. Front knee up, back leg straight out behind, arms bent at right angles.

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Actions and sports 15

A stickman climbing a rope Hands one above the other, knees bent out to the sides, the rope trapped between the feet.
A stickman doing a handstand Turn the figure upside down: arms straight to the floor, legs up, with a small bend so it looks alive.
A stickman hanging from a bar by one hand One arm straight up and the body dead straight below it. Let the free arm and both legs dangle.
A stickman ice skating on one leg One leg glides, the other trails straight out behind. Arms wide, spine leaning into the glide.
A stickman kicking a leg high in a dance Standing leg a little bent, kicking leg above the hip, spine leaning back to balance, arms flung wide.
A stickman mid-jump with knees tucked Leave a gap and a dash of shadow under the feet. Arms thrown up, both knees pulled to the chest.
A stickman pushing a heavy box Lean the spine at the box until the figure would fall without it. Arms straight, back leg stretched long.
A stickman riding a bicycle Two circles and a triangle frame first. Lean the spine to the handlebars: one knee up, one leg nearly straight.
A stickman rowing a boat Seated, spine leaning back, both arms straight to the oars. The knees bend up in front of the chest.
A stickman running flat out, body tipped forward Tip the whole spine forward. Front knee up, back leg straight out behind, arms bent at right angles.
A stickman sitting on a chair, side on Spine upright, thigh flat, shin straight down. Three lines at right angles make the sit.
A stickman skiing downhill in a tuck Bend knees and hips until the spine lies almost flat. Poles tucked under the arms, two long lines for skis.
A stickman swimming front crawl Lay the spine flat along a wavy line. One arm reaches ahead, one pushes back, the feet kick behind.
A stickman swinging a baseball bat Twist the shoulders one way and the hips the other. Both hands meet on the bat, back foot up on its toe.
A stickman throwing a ball overarm Throwing arm back and bent, the other arm pointing at the target, front foot stepping out.

Feelings in the pose 15

A bored stickman slumped at a table, head propped on one fist Seated at a line for a table, one elbow on it, the head resting in the hand so the neck bends sideways.
A confident stickman walking with a bounce The chest leads and the spine arches slightly back. Arms swing wide and the back heel lifts high.
A nervous stickman, knees knocking Knees touching, feet apart, arms pulled in tight. A few short wobble marks beside the legs.
A proud stickman, hands on hips and chest out Straight spine, elbows pointing out like jug handles, feet apart. Tip the head back a little.
A sad stickman with drooping shoulders Curve the spine into a C and let both arms hang straight down. The head tips toward the chest.
A scared stickman hiding behind its own arms Body turned away, both arms crossed in front of the head, one knee lifted, spine leaning back.
A shy stickman, toes turned in Feet pointing at each other, hands held together low in front, head tilted to one side.
A stickman cheering with both arms up Arms in a wide V above the head, spine arched back, one foot off the ground.
A stickman laughing so hard it bends double Fold the spine at the middle. One arm across the stomach, the other hand slapping a knee.
A stickman sneaking on tiptoe Knees lifted high, spine hunched, hands held up in front like paws, only the toes touching the floor.
A stickman thinking, hand on chin One arm folded across the body, the other elbow resting on it, hand at the chin. Weight on one leg.
A surprised stickman leaning back Tilt the spine backward. Arms thrown up and out, fingers spread, one foot stepping back.
A tired stickman dragging its arms Spine bent forward, hands nearly on the ground, feet barely lifting off the line.
An angry stickman, shoulders up and arms stiff Shoulders up beside the head, arms straight down and a little out, feet planted wide.
An impatient stickman, arms folded, one foot tapping Arms crossed as an X on the chest, weight on one leg, the other foot lifted at the toe with two tap marks.

Two or more figures 15

A pyramid of six stickmen Three kneel on hands and knees, two kneel on their backs, one stands on top. Keep every back flat as a table.
A stickman giving another a piggyback The carrier leans forward with arms hooked back under the rider's knees. The rider holds the shoulders.
A stickman pulling a friend up onto a ledge The top figure lies flat with one arm reaching down. The lower one hangs straight, feet feeling for a hold.
A stickman teaching another to ride a bike The helper runs behind, one hand on the saddle. The rider's arms are stiff and the front wheel wobbles.
A tug of war with two stickmen a side Every spine leans away from the middle at the same angle. Heels dug in, the rope dead straight.
Two stickmen carrying a long plank on their shoulders One hand each steadies the plank. Make their legs step in opposite order so they look out of step.
Two stickmen carrying a sofa up steps The lower one takes the weight with bent knees. The upper one walks backward, looking over a shoulder.
Two stickmen dancing, one spinning the other One arm arches overhead with hands joined at the top. The spinner's free arm and one leg fly outward.
Two stickmen holding hands Give them different heights. The joined arms make a shallow V between them.
Two stickmen paddling a canoe Both kneel and lean forward, paddles on opposite sides. A paddle is a line with a leaf shape at the end.
Two stickmen playing catch, the ball in the air One arm finishing a throw, the other figure reaching with cupped hands. Dot the arc of the ball between.
Two stickmen shaking hands Each steps forward and leans in a little. The hands meet halfway as one small knot.
Two stickmen sharing one umbrella Tilt the umbrella toward the shorter one. The taller figure bends its neck to fit under.
Two stickmen sitting back to back The spines touch along their length and both pairs of knees are drawn up, like two bookends.
Two stickmen turning a jump rope for a third The rope is one big arc over the jumper, whose feet are off the ground.

Dressed up with one prop 15

A stickman artist at an easel A beret is a flat oval with a stalk. Brush in one hand; the easel is a triangle of three lines.
A stickman astronaut floating A large circle around the head for the helmet and a box on the back. Limbs spread, no ground line.
A stickman ballerina on one toe A tutu is a flat zigzag at the hips. One leg down on its toe, the other out behind, arms in a ring overhead.
A stickman chef in a tall hat A puffy cloud on a band for the hat and a spoon in one hand. Nothing else is needed.
A stickman detective with a magnifying glass A hat with a brim front and back, a circle on a handle held to the eye, spine bent toward the ground.
A stickman drawn anime style, spiky hair and a long scarf Big jagged hair, a scarf streaming behind, two speed lines. Pose it low with one hand on the ground.
A stickman drummer behind a drum kit Three circles and two cymbal lines in front of a seated figure. Both arms up, one stick mid-strike.
A stickman firefighter with a hose A helmet with a long brim at the back, a hose curving from both hands. Lean the body back against its pull.
A stickman gardener with a watering can A wide hat brim, a can with a long spout tipped forward, dots of water falling on a flower.
A stickman hiker with a pack and two poles Spine leaning uphill, a pole planted ahead and one behind, the pack as a tall box with a rolled mat on top.
A stickman king with a three-point crown Three small triangles on a band. Add a robe as two lines that flare from the neck to the floor.
A stickman playing a guitar The guitar crosses the body at a slant. One arm reaches up the neck, the other bends over the body of it.
A stickman scuba diver An oval mask, a tank on the back, flippers as long triangles on the feet. Bubbles rise from the head.
A stickman with a backpack, off to school A rounded rectangle on the back and one strap line. Lean the spine forward as if the bag is heavy.
A stickman wizard in a pointed hat A tall triangle hat with a bent tip, a zigzag beard and a stick with a star on the end.

How it works

A stickman is a circle and five lines, so the pose has to say everything. These stickman drawing ideas name the line that does it: the lean of the spine, the bend of a knee, the angle of an arm.

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Spine first, then the limbs

Draw the spine as one line and decide its lean before anything else: forward for running, back for surprise, curved for tired. Hang the arms from the top and the legs from the bottom.

One prop makes a character

A stickman has no clothes, so one object does the job. A tall puffy hat is a chef, a circle around the head is an astronaut, a zigzag at the hips is a ballerina.

Lift one foot off the ground line. A figure standing on both feet looks parked.
Draw hands and feet as short dashes. They show which way a limb points.

Questions and answers

How do you draw a stickman?

A circle for the head, one line for the spine, two for the arms and two for the legs. Join the arms a little below the head, not at the neck.

How do you make a stickman look like it is moving?

Tip the spine the way it is going, bend the knees and elbows, and swing each arm opposite to the leg on its side. A dash of shadow under a lifted foot finishes it.

What are easy stickman drawing ideas?

A stickman doing a handstand, a proud stickman with hands on hips, two stickmen holding hands, or a stickman chef in a tall hat. The Easy level, under More filters, holds 20.

How do you draw a stickman with emotions?

Use the posture. Chest out and elbows wide reads as proud, a curved spine with hanging arms as sad, knees together as nervous. None of the fifteen feelings here needs a face.