How to Draw a Surprised Face (Easy Step by Step)
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A surprised face is a fun way to practice showing feelings with just a few lines. It is built from circles, ovals and curved arches, so it is a great first drawing for beginners. Once you can draw this one, you can change the eyebrows and mouth to make any mood you like.
- 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 surprised face step by step
How to Draw a Surprised 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 in the middle of your paper. Make it as round as you can, but a little wobble is just fine.
Step 3: Raised eyebrows
Near the top of the face, draw two curved arches like little rainbows, one on the left and one on the right. Keep them the same size, with a gap between them.
Step 4: Wide open eyes
Under the eyebrows, draw two small circles side by side, one under each arch. Make them the same size and round.
Step 5: Little pupils
Draw a small dot in the middle of each eye circle and fill it in dark. Keep the dots the same size.
Step 6: The open mouth
Draw a tall oval in the lower middle of the face for a mouth that says "Oh!" Leave it empty inside.
Step 7: Rosy cheeks
On each side of the face, near the edge, draw a small flat oval for a cheek. Draw the left one and then the right one at the same height.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your surprised face? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a sleepy face or how to draw Saturn next.
Tips for drawing a surprised face
- Draw both eyebrows at the same height and the same shape, high above the eyes, so the face looks surprised.
- Draw the first eye circle, then the second one at the same height on the other side. Leave a gap between them a little wider than one eye.
- Make the mouth taller than it is wide. A tall oval looks like a gasp.
Free surprised face coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this surprised 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 surprised face drawing
Color the face a sunny yellow, the cheeks soft pink and the pupils dark brown or blue. For a creative twist, add a few little lines or stars around the head to show a big surprise.
Surprised face fun fact for kids
People all over the world make a similar surprised look: the eyebrows go up, the eyes open wide, and the mouth drops open. Scientists think the raised eyebrows and wide eyes let us take in more of what is around us.
Questions about drawing a surprised face
What shapes do I need to draw a surprised face?
You need one big circle for the head, two arches for the eyebrows, two small circles for the eyes with a dot in each, and a tall oval for the mouth. Add two small flat ovals for cheeks and you are done.
How do I make my surprised face look more surprised?
Keep the eyebrows high, make the eyes round, and draw a tall open mouth. Small dark pupils in the middle of the eyes also help a lot.
How do I draw a face that looks happy instead?
Keep the same circle for the head, but draw a curved smile for the mouth and lower the eyebrows a little. Small curved eyes will make it look even happier.
