Lionel Messi is a professional Argentine soccer player widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever. If you are a fan, we will enjoy this tutorial to draw Messi’s portrait. It’s a cartoon version, making drawing easy by following these simple steps.
He is celebrated not only for his incredible skill and consistency on the pitch but also for his sportsmanship and dedication to the game. If you are also a fan of him, you will enjoy every process and draw it perfectly.
We will complete drawing a Messi in just eight steps, and we will provide the coloring step. Following these steps should help you draw a recognizable portrait of Lionel Messi.
Art Materials & Equipment
- Drawing Paper
- Colors of Your Choices
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Marker
- Pen
Steps To Draw Messi
Preview the picture below for today’s drawing tutorial. By the end, you’ll be able to draw it perfectly. We hope you enjoy each step as you draw the cartoon version of Messi. Just follow the simple steps below.
Step 1: Outline the Head
Start with the basic shape of the head; draw it in an oval or egg-like shape. Later, add a tiny bend on both sides of the oval for the shape of the hair. You can take a reference from the attached picture.
Step 2: Draw The Eras
Now, draw two small semicircles on each side of the head for the ears. Place them in the same position shown in the picture for a better view of the portrait.
Step 3: Sketch The Hairline
Messi often styles his hair with a distinctive quiff, which adds a unique touch to his appearance. He has maintained the same look for a long time, making his appearance easily recognizable.
Step 4: Add Details To The Hair
Now, draw a curved line within the hair to give it a more natural and textured appearance. Along with the texture of the hair, add a rough line on the side of the ear to give it a look.
Step 5: Sketch The Eyes
Then, draw the eyes first, paying attention to the spacing and proportions. Sketch a curve line first, and add a tiny circle with the shade of pencil for the eyes. Next, draw a thick curve line for Messi’s eyebrow, as shown in the image above.
Step 6: Draw The Nose
Next, sketch the curve line from below the eyes. With some space, outline the nose, someone in a W-shape, as given in the image. You can give it a deeper look by adding shade.
Step 7: Add Beard
Outline the beard. Messi often has a neatly trimmed beard. Start with the sides and connect them at the chin. This will give our drawing a fine look and add life to it.
Step 8: Draw The Mouth
To finally complete the portrait, sketch an oval or rectangle where the mouth will be. This will help you position the mouth in the right position on the face. Then, draw two lines coming downward later for the clear beard shape. This will finally complete the drawing process.
If you are confused about the guide, you can take a reference from the final picture of the drawing. This will complete our drawing process; ensure you have placed everything in the right position.
If you are interested in adding a touch of color, follow the guide below. Let’s enjoy coloring as well.
Coloring The Messi Portrait
After sketching the character, we added some color to make it more fun. We have chosen to use some basic colors.
We began the process by coloring the face, including the ears and mouth, with skin color, and we can also use cream color. Then, for the hair, we used a light shade of yellow. To give it a better look, brown has been used for the beard.
Color Details:
- Brown
- Cream/ Skin Color
- Yellow
Finally, our portrait is ready with a touch of color. We have used pencil colors for the coloring part; you can use your preferred one. We recommend using pencil color to make it more natural and not mess up. Additionally, if you are interested, you can outline the sketch with a marker to give it a bold look. We hope you like the coloring process as well.
Have a look at the reference picture we’ve provided and your drawing to ensure you’ve achieved the desired result. Compare them closely to ensure you’ve captured the details accurately and achieved a close resemblance to the reference.
Our Masterpiece is Ready
Finally, our simple and easy process of drawing a cartoon version of Messi is complete. We hope you find this guide easy and enjoyable. We focused on beginners and kids in this tutorial.
If you have any feedback for us, please share it through the comment box. We value your input and look forward to hearing from you. Anything you share, we will try to incorporate into our upcoming drawing guides.
