How to Draw a Heart: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a heart in 2 easy steps
A simple, rounded heart drawn in two halves, one curve for each side.
Build your picture in 2 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. It is a great warm-up before the bigger drawings.
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How to draw a heart, step by step
1Draw the left side of the heart
Draw the left side of the heart.
2Draw the right side of the heart
Draw the right side of the heart.
Time to color!
Red and pink are the classic heart colours, but purple, rainbow stripes or polka dots all look lovely too. Draw a few more for a card.
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 2 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- How do I make both sides of the heart match?
- Draw the left side first, from the dip at the top round to the point at the bottom. Then start at the dip again and draw the right side the same way, so the two curves meet at the bottom point.
- Can I print this drawing?
- Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
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