Draw a circle for the head
Add a line for the neck and a simple body shape
Sketch the pirate hat on top of the head
Draw one eye and add an eyepatch over the other eye
Add eyebrows, nose, and a smiling or stern mouth
Draw an ear and a small earring
Sketch the pirate shirt with a wide collar
Add a vest, belt, or sash across the body
Draw one arm holding a sword or telescope
Add the other arm and hand
Draw pants and boots
Add a hook hand or wooden leg if desired
Draw a pirate flag, parrot, or treasure chest as an accessory
Outline the drawing with darker lines
Erase extra sketch lines
Color the pirate with black, red, brown, and gold