How to Draw an Igloo (Easy Step by Step)
An igloo is a fun first drawing because it is built from just a few simple shapes. You will use a half circle for the dome, a rounded arch and a small door for the entrance, and straight lines for the ice blocks. A little flag on top finishes it off.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw an igloo step by step
How to Draw an Igloo · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The dome
Draw a big half circle, like a bowl turned upside down. Leave the bottom open.
Step 2: Ground and doorway sides
Draw a flat line along the bottom on the left, from a little past the dome toward the middle, then turn it straight up to make one side of the doorway. Do the same on the right side, leaving a gap in the middle.
Step 3: The entrance arch
Connect the tops of the two doorway sides with a wide, rounded arch, like a rainbow shape.
Step 4: The door
Inside the arch, draw a smaller upside-down U. Start at the ground, go up, curve over the top, and come back down.
Step 5: Rows of ice blocks
Draw one gently curved line across the upper part of the dome, from one side to the other. Then draw two shorter curved lines lower down, one on each side, running from the dome's edge to the arch.
Step 6: Top blocks
In the top part of the dome, draw two short straight lines going down from the top of the dome to the curved line below. This makes three blocks.
Step 7: Side blocks
Add short straight up-and-down lines between the rows on each side of the door: one in the middle row and one in the bottom row on the left, and the same on the right.
Step 8: The flag
Draw a tall straight line rising from the very top of the dome. At the top of that line, draw a small triangle flag that points to the right.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your igloo? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a Christmas wreath or how to draw a Christmas bell next.
Tips for drawing an igloo
- Draw the dome in one smooth sweep. If it looks lopsided, erase it and try again before you press hard.
- Curve the block rows just a little, bending down in the middle. Straight rows will make your igloo look flat instead of round.
- Leave a gap between the door and the arch so the entrance looks like a tunnel. Draw the door a bit smaller than the arch.
Free igloo coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this igloo 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 igloo drawing
Try pale blues and soft grays for the snow blocks, with a bright red or yellow flag and a dark door. For a creative twist, color the sky behind it deep purple.
Igloo fun fact for kids
Traditional igloos were built by Inuit hunters out of blocks of packed snow, laid in a spiral so the dome holds itself up. Many were used as temporary shelters during hunting trips.
Questions about drawing an igloo
What shapes do I need to draw an igloo?
You need a half circle for the dome, an arch and a small upside-down U for the entrance, and straight and gently curved lines for the ice blocks. A small triangle makes the flag.
How do I make my igloo look like it is made of snow blocks?
Draw curved rows across the dome, then add short straight lines between the rows. The rows and lines together make the blocks.
How do I make my igloo look cuter?
Add a cheerful flag on top and use soft, round lines. Coloring the blocks in pale blues also makes it friendlier.
