How to Draw a Ghost: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a ghost in 6 easy steps
A friendly waving ghost with a wavy hem, two round eyes and a happy open mouth.
Build your picture in 6 named parts, from the main shapes to the smaller details. Follow the smooth guides online, lifting your pen between separate lines, or work through each part on paper at your own pace.
How to draw a ghost, step by step
1Curve over the ghost’s round head
Curve over the ghost’s round head.
2Draw the left waving arm and sheet edge
Draw the left waving arm and sheet edge.
3Draw the right waving arm and sheet edge
Draw the right waving arm and sheet edge.
4Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
5Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
6Add the happy open mouth
Add the happy open mouth.
Time to color!
Try a pale lavender ghost with a pink mouth, or keep the ghost white.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this drawing?
- There are 6 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- Can I print this drawing?
- Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
- How can I color the finished picture?
- Try a pale lavender ghost with a pink mouth, or keep the ghost white. In the drawing tool, tap an area to fill it, then add your signature and save your picture.
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