How many steps are in the Gingerbread Man drawing?

This lesson has 17 guided strokes, with separate steps for the main shapes and details.

Can we follow along on paper?

Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.

Try warm brown cookie, a red bow tie and bright candy buttons. You can choose your own palette too.

How to draw a gingerbread man in 17 easy steps

A smiling gingerbread man with a bow tie, two round buttons and wavy icing on his hands and feet.

Follow 17 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Pause between strokes and take your time with the smaller details.

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1Draw the big round head
Draw the big round head.
2Draw the left arm with its round hand
Draw the left arm with its round hand.
3Draw down the side and round the left foot
Draw down the side and round the left foot.
4Draw down the other side and round the right foot
Draw down the other side and round the right foot.
5Draw the right arm with its round hand
Draw the right arm with its round hand.
6Draw the middle of the bow tie
Draw the middle of the bow tie.
7Draw the left side of the bow tie
Draw the left side of the bow tie.
8Draw the right side of the bow tie
Draw the right side of the bow tie.
9Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
10Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
11Draw a big happy smile
Draw a big happy smile.
12Draw the top button
Draw the top button.
13Draw the bottom button
Draw the bottom button.
14Add wavy icing on the left hand
Add wavy icing on the left hand.
15Add wavy icing on the right hand
Add wavy icing on the right hand.
16Add wavy icing on the left foot
Add wavy icing on the left foot.
17Add wavy icing on the right foot
Add wavy icing on the right foot.

Try warm brown cookie, a red bow tie and bright candy buttons.

In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.

How many steps are in the Gingerbread Man drawing?: This lesson has 17 guided strokes, with separate steps for the main shapes and details.
Can we follow along on paper?: Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.
What colors can I use for a Gingerbread Man?: Try warm brown cookie, a red bow tie and bright candy buttons. You can choose your own palette too.

DrawAlong guides every line on screen, cheers your child on, and the picture always comes out great.