Easy How to Draw Jackie Robinson Tutorial Video and Jackie Robinson Coloring Page

Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Jackie Robinson and a Jackie Robinson Coloring Page. He was the first to break the color barrier in major league baseball.

Drawing of Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

When fans of Jackie Robinson are interested in drawing a portrait that actually looks like him, this is the tutorial to try out. No need for a generic looking sketch when just a few adjustments can make all the difference in the world.

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play major league baseball during the 20th century. On April 15, 1947, he broke the decades-old color line when he appeared on the field for the National League Brooklyn Dodgers.

Robinson and the sport of baseball helped changed the way people think during a time of segregation. Most importantly, he chose to not fight back against the social taunts. In doing so, he promoted peace to help make sport a vehicle to understanding and bringing people together.

Now artists young and old alike have some help in drawing a close up portrait of him, in his uniform and with his bat. The details that tell a bit of his story are all there, without too numerous to deal with. Each step breaks down the process, and shows how all the lines come together to make the face of this amazing American hero.

Use the button below to download this free tutorial

Art by Sierra Madre Elementary, Pasadena Unified School District, CA

Jackie Robinson Coloring Page

Materials to Draw Jackie Robinson

• Drawing Paper. This is the good stuff you can buy in bulk for a good price.
• Pencils. I like how this brand always makes nice dark lines.
• Black Marker. A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.
• Crayons. The larger packs are nice for more color choices.
• Note: All of the above are Amazon affiliate links.

Directions

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