Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Paul Bunyan and a Paul Bunyan Coloring Page. It’s the perfect aid for a special book report.
Drawing of Paul Bunyan
Who was Paul Bunyan?
Paul Bunyan was a giant lumberjack and folk hero in American and Canadian folklore. His exploits revolve around the tall tales of his superhuman labors, and he is customarily accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox. Now students that are reading about the exploits of the two, have an easy way to draw the both of them in a few simple steps. Paul is decked out in his lumberjack clothes, and Babe is right behind with her strong, muscular frame.
On a side note, if Paul Bunyan is not in your lesson plans, but you would like to illustrate an example of PROPORTION (one of the Principles of Design), then this is your lucky day. Drawing a very tall Paul and Babe next to some very tiny trees suggests very clearly what the size difference is. And that is one of the most fun examples of proportion around.
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Paul Bunyan Coloring Page
Materials for a Paul Bunyan Drawing
Colored Pencils or Crayons
A larger pack will offer more color choices.
Sharpie Markers Black
A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.
Pencils
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Drawing Paper
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Directions to Draw Paul Bunyan
Time needed: 45 minutes
How to Draw Paul Bunyan
- Draw a shirt as shown.
- Add suspenders and the head.
- Draw the pants and boots.
- Add arms and an axe.
- Draw the ox head.
- Add the body below.
- Draw the legs and tail.
- Finish with trees and sky.
- Trace with marker and color.
