Hi! This tutorial shows you how to draw a crying male face in cartoon style. Don’t cry over learning this one – it’s actually really rewarding! This guide is part of a 30-emotion series featuring the same character, so you’ll have plenty of practice with different moods and expressions.
Creating a Crying Male Face
This tutorial contains 18 steps that’ll take you from simple construction lines to a fully realized crying male face. Those streaming tears, trembling mouth, and anguished eyebrows are about to flow right onto your paper. No tissues required for this drawing session!
The Finished Result: Total Heartbreak
Here’s what your completed drawing will look like:

Mastering how to draw a crying male face teaches you about intense sadness and emotional vulnerability. Those tear tracks, downturned mouth, and pained eyebrows show you how grief manifests visually. After finishing this guide, explore the other tutorials in this series. Sketch him looking happy, angry, laughing or shouting to develop your emotional drawing range.
Color-Coded Tutorial System
This guide uses three colors for easy following:
- Grey lines are your foundational construction
- Red lines show what you need to add at each stage
- Black lines represent your completed work
How to Draw a Crying Male Face: Complete Tutorial


















Post Your Crying Character Drawing!
You’ve learned how to draw a crying male face! Did you capture that sorrowful expression? Drop a comment and share your experience with this tutorial. If you posted your drawing on social media, link it below so the community can see your work. Feedback from fellow artists is one of the best ways to improve.
Try the other emotion guides with this character too. The more facial expressions you practice, the more emotional depth you’ll bring to your artwork.