How to Draw a Snowman: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a snowman in 27 easy steps
A three-snowball snowman wearing a tilted top hat and scarf, with twig arms, a carrot nose and three buttons.
Follow 27 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Each feature has its own guide so you can pause between strokes.
How to draw a snowman, step by step
1Draw the tall tilted hat
Draw the tall tilted hat.
2Draw the hat band
Draw the hat band.
3Draw the right side of the hat brim
Draw the right side of the hat brim.
4Draw the left side of the hat brim
Draw the left side of the hat brim.
5Curve along the top of the snowy head
Curve along the top of the snowy head.
6Draw the cheeks and bottom of the head
Draw the cheeks and bottom of the head.
7Draw the left scarf wrap
Draw the left scarf wrap.
8Draw the right scarf wrap
Draw the right scarf wrap.
9Draw the hanging scarf
Draw the hanging scarf.
10Draw the middle snowball
Draw the middle snowball.
11Draw the bottom snowball
Draw the bottom snowball.
12Draw the left twig arm
Draw the left twig arm.
13Draw the right twig arm
Draw the right twig arm.
14Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
15Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
16Draw the carrot nose
Draw the carrot nose.
17Draw the first carrot stripe
Draw the first carrot stripe.
18Draw the second carrot stripe
Draw the second carrot stripe.
19Draw the smile
Draw the smile.
20Draw the top button
Draw the top button.
21Draw the middle button
Draw the middle button.
22Draw the bottom button
Draw the bottom button.
23Draw scarf fringe 1
Draw scarf fringe 1.
24Draw scarf fringe 2
Draw scarf fringe 2.
25Draw scarf fringe 3
Draw scarf fringe 3.
26Draw scarf fringe 4
Draw scarf fringe 4.
27Draw scarf fringe 5
Draw scarf fringe 5.
Time to color!
Try pale blue snow, a charcoal hat, a coral scarf, an orange carrot and brown twig arms.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in the Snowman drawing?
- This lesson has 27 guided strokes, with separate steps for the character's main features 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 Snowman?
- Try pale blue snow, a charcoal hat, a coral scarf, an orange carrot and brown twig arms. You can choose your own palette too.
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