How to Draw a Kite (Easy Step by Step)
A kite is a fun first drawing because it is mostly straight lines and one big diamond. Add a smiling face, a wiggly tail, and some little bow ties, and your kite looks ready to fly. You only need a diamond, a few lines, two dots, and a curve.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a kite step by step
How to Draw a Kite · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The diamond shape
Draw a big diamond like a tilted square with softly rounded corners. Start at the top point, go down and out to the left and right corners, then bring both lines in to meet at the bottom point.
Step 2: The cross sticks
Draw a straight line from the left corner to the right corner across the middle. Then draw a line from the top point straight down until it meets that line.
Step 3: A happy face
In the lower half of the diamond, draw two small round dots for eyes. Under them, add a little curved smile like a bowl.
Step 4: The wiggly tail line
Start just below the smile and draw a short straight line down toward the bottom point. Keep going past the point with a small wiggly line that curves down below the kite.
Step 5: Bow ties on the tail
Draw three little bows along the wiggly tail, one below the other. Each bow is two small triangles that touch point to point, like a sideways bow tie, with the tail line passing through the middle.
Step 6: The flying string
Start on the left edge of the lower half of the diamond. Draw a long, gentle curved line sweeping down and to the left, like a string for a child to hold.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your kite? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw balloons or how to draw a guitar next.
Tips for drawing a kite
- Make the diamond first and keep it big. A lopsided diamond is fine, since real kites flop in the wind too.
- The tail is the trickiest part. Draw the wiggly line first, then add each bow along it so the bows stay lined up.
- For each bow, draw two small triangles pointing at each other. It is easier than trying to draw the whole bow in one go.
Free kite coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kite 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 kite drawing
Color each of the three sections of the kite a different bright color, like red, yellow, and blue. For a twist, give every bow on the tail a different pattern, such as stripes or polka dots.
Kite fun fact for kids
People in China have been flying kites for more than 2,000 years.
Questions about drawing a kite
What shapes do I need to draw a kite?
You need a big diamond, two straight lines that cross inside it, two small dots, and a curved smile. The tail bows are just small triangles.
How do I make my kite look cuter?
Give it a happy face with wide-set eyes and a small smile. Add a bow or two more along the tail, and make them a little different sizes.
How do I draw a kite tail that wiggles?
Draw a soft wavy line that curves a little left and then right as you move down. Take it slowly and let your pencil curve gently instead of pushing it.
