How to Draw a Sad Face (Easy Step by Step)
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A sad face is a great first drawing because it is made from just a few simple shapes: a big circle, some curved lines, two dots, a teardrop and two small ovals. Changing the angle of the eyebrows and mouth is how you show feelings, which makes this a fun way to learn about expressions.
- Easy
- 8 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a sad face step by step
How to Draw a Sad Face · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The round face
Draw a big circle for the head. Take your time and keep the line smooth and round, like a plate.
Step 3: Sad eyebrows
Draw two short curved lines high on the face, one on each side. Make the inner ends higher and let the outer ends droop down so the face looks worried.
Step 4: Round eyes
Under the eyebrows, draw two small round dots for eyes. Fill them in so they are dark and solid.
Step 5: A little tear
Under the left eye, draw a small teardrop with a pointy top and a round bottom.
Step 6: Puffy cheeks
Draw a small oval on each side of the face, low down near the edge of the circle. Keep the two ovals about the same size.
Step 7: The frown
Near the bottom of the face, draw a curved line that bends upward in the middle, like an upside-down smile.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your sad face? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw an angry face or how to draw a surprised face next.
Tips for drawing a sad face
- Draw the big circle slowly and lightly first. If it comes out a little wobbly, trace over it once more with a firm line.
- Make both eyebrows droop down toward the outer edges. If they slope the other way, the face can look angry or surprised instead of sad.
- The teardrop is the trickiest part. Start with a pointy tip at the top, curve down each side, and round the bottom.
Free sad face coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this sad face coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your sad face drawing
Try a soft yellow for the face, light blue for the tear, and pink for the cheeks. For a creative twist, color the background gray and blue like a rainy day.
Sad face fun fact for kids
Your eyes make a thin layer of tears all the time, not just when you cry. These tears keep your eyes wet and wash away dust.
Questions about drawing a sad face
What shapes do I need to draw a sad face?
You need a big circle, two curved lines for eyebrows, two small dots for eyes, a teardrop shape, two small ovals for cheeks, and one curved line for the mouth.
How do I make a sad face look sadder?
Let the outer ends of the eyebrows droop down more and make the mouth curve downward at the ends.
How do I make the frown look right?
Draw it like the top of a rainbow, an upside-down smile. Start at one end and sweep up and over to the other end in one smooth line.
