How to Draw a Witch’s Broom (Easy Step by Step)
A witch's broom is a fun first drawing because it is mostly straight lines with one bumpy edge. You build it from a long handle, a small tilted square for the band, and a fan shape for the straw. Two little stars finish the picture and make it feel like a night flight.
- 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 witch's broom step by step
How to Draw a Witch's Broom · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The long handle
Draw two long straight lines slanting from the top right down toward the middle, keeping them the same distance apart. Close the top with a round curve so the end of the stick looks smooth and rounded.
Step 2: The binding band
At the bottom of the handle, draw a small tilted square with slightly bumpy sides. This is the band that ties the straw to the stick, so let the handle lines end right at its top edge.
Step 3: The straw outline
Start at the left corner of the band and draw a long curve sweeping out to the left, then wiggle a bumpy line down along the bottom edge to a point. From that point, curve back up to the right corner of the band.
Step 4: Straw lines
Inside the straw, draw three lines that start at the band and spread out like a fan. Stop each one before it touches the bumpy bottom edge.
Step 5: The top star
In the upper left, draw a five-point star with rounded tips. Start at the top point and zigzag from point to point until the star closes.
Step 6: The little star
Add a second five-point star in the lower right, about the same size as the first. Now the broom looks like it is flying through the night sky.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your witch's broom? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a spooky tree or how to draw a skull next.
Tips for drawing a witch's broom
- Take your time with the handle and keep both lines running side by side so the stick does not get wider at one end.
- The bumpy bottom of the straw is the trickiest part. Make small, even waves, like a row of little hills, and do not worry if they are not exactly the same.
- Start each straw line at the band and pull your pencil outward, so the lines fan out and never cross each other.
Free witch's broom coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this witch's broom 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 witch's broom drawing
Try a warm brown for the handle, golden yellow with orange streaks for the straw, and a purple band. For a creative twist, color the stars in rainbow tips or add a glowing trail of sparkles behind the broom.
Witch's broom fun fact for kids
Many brooms have been made from broomcorn, a tall grass-like plant that is a kind of sorghum. Its stiff stalks are bundled together to make the sweeping part.
Questions about drawing a witch's broom
What shapes do I need to draw a witch's broom?
You need a long thin shape for the handle, a small tilted square for the band, and a wide fan or triangle shape for the straw. The stars are simple five-point shapes.
How do I make the broom straw look bushy?
Draw the bottom edge with small wavy bumps instead of a straight line, then add lines fanning out from the band. The bumps and the lines together make it look like many bundled straws.
How do I draw a star that looks even?
Mark five dots in a circle, then connect every other dot with straight lines. Round the points a little to match the soft look of this drawing.
