How to draw a snowman
Draw along here, then watch it take a bow. Free, with no ads, no sign-up and nothing uploaded.
- Draw a big circle
- A smaller circle on top
- A small one for the head
- A black top hat
- A carrot nose and a smile
- Two stick arms
- A red scarf and buttons
How to draw a snowman in 8 steps
To draw a snowman, stack three circles with the biggest at the bottom, then add a black top hat, a carrot nose, a smile of dots, two stick arms, a red scarf and a row of buttons. It takes eight steps and about five minutes, and even a three-year-old can manage the circles.
You need blue, black, orange, brown and red crayons, and paper if you are away from the screen.
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Step 1Draw a big circle
Draw a big circle near the bottom of the page. It does not have to be round: lumpy snowballs are the real kind.
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Step 2Add a smaller circle on top
Draw a smaller circle sitting on the first, touching it. This is the snowman’s middle.
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Step 3Add a small circle for the head
Draw one more circle on top, smaller again. Leave room above it for a hat.
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Step 4Draw a top hat
Draw a straight line across the top of the head for the brim. Draw a box standing on it, and color the box black.
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Step 5Add a carrot nose and a smile
Draw a long thin orange triangle pointing out sideways from the middle of the face. Press a curved row of black dots under it for the smile.
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Step 6Draw two stick arms
Draw a brown line going up and out from each side of the middle circle. Add two short lines near the end of each for twig fingers.
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Step 7Add a scarf and buttons
Draw a thick red band around the neck with one end hanging down. Press a line of fat black dots down the front for buttons.
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Step 8Give it eyes
Draw two black dots above the nose, or two pieces of coal if your snowman is a fancy one. On the screen, press Bring it to life, then tap twice and two googly eyes stick on.
Easier or harder, for any age
Most children can copy a circle at about three and a triangle at about five, so the shapes set the level. The sources are in our guide to what a child can draw at each age.
- Ages 3 and 4
- Draw two circles instead of three, and let a small child press on the eyes, nose and buttons. Big dots are what a two- or three-year-old can do, and they are most of what makes it a snowman.
- Ages 5 and 6
- Follow the steps as they are. Circles are easy by now, so the fun is in the details: the carrot, the twig fingers, the scarf. Let them choose how many buttons it gets and which way the nose points.
- Ages 7 and 8
- Give it a real scene: a hill behind, falling snow in front, a bird on the hat, and a shadow on the ground. Color the snowman’s shady side pale blue so it looks round.
Make your snowman your own
- Swap the hat for a wool one with a pom-pom
- Give it a broom to hold
- Draw a smaller snowman beside it
- Add falling snow with the tip of a crayon
Then your snowman takes the stage
Press Bring it to life and scissors go around the drawing. It lifts off the page as a paper puppet, gets two googly eyes and hops onto a little lit stage at the North Pole. From there every key or tap makes it jump, spin or sneeze while a sleigh crosses the moon, snow blows in and a present drops from above. The show is saved as a short video on your device.
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What to draw next
Keep a drawing forever
A drawing that has just taken a bow can be stitched in real thread or kept on a necklace. From the grown-up gate it goes straight into the studio, and you see how it comes out before you order.
Questions about drawing a snowman
Anything else, write to hello@thecuriousthing.com.
How do you draw a snowman on white paper?
Draw the outlines in blue rather than black and leave the insides uncolored, so the paper is the snow. Blue reads as cold, and it lets a black hat and buttons stand out. You can also color the page behind it dark blue to make the snowman shine.
How many circles should a snowman have?
Three is the classic: a big one for the base, a middle one and a small head. For a toddler, two is plenty. Each circle should be clearly smaller than the one below, or the snowman looks like a stack of equal balls.
Is this drawing website free, with no ads and no sign-up?
Yes. There is nothing to pay, no ads, no account and no email to give. It runs in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Nothing a child draws is uploaded: the drawing, the puppet and the show stay on your device. Read the children’s privacy notice.
Can we do it on real paper instead?
Yes. Every step is written out on this page with a picture. If you draw it on paper, tap the cross on the page, choose Upload a drawing and take a photo. The paper is removed on your device, and the snowman still goes on the stage.