How to Draw a Clown (Easy Step by Step)
This clown is friendly and easy to love, and almost every part of it is a circle or an oval. You will build a round head, curly hair puffs, a small hat with a flower, a simple body and big floppy shoes, one shape at a time.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a clown step by step
How to Draw a Clown · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The big round head
Start with a big, wide oval in the upper middle of your page. Leave a small gap at the very top, because the hat will sit there.
Step 3: Curly hair puffs
On each side of the head, draw three round puffs stacked like a little ladder. Tuck each puff against the head so it touches the oval.
Step 4: Little hat and flower
In the gap at the top of the head, draw a small hat with a flat bottom edge. Add a flower on top of it made from a few little loops that cross in the middle.
Step 5: Eyes and nose
Make two small round dots for eyes, side by side in the middle of the face. Draw a small circle for the nose, centered between the eyes and a little lower.
Step 6: The body
Under the head, draw a short body with two straight sides that slant in a little toward the bottom. Close it with a gently wavy line along the bottom edge.
Step 7: Arms and hands
Draw a long, curved arm down each side of the body, wider at the top and ending in a small round hand. Each arm hugs the body from the shoulder down.
Step 8: Big floppy shoes
Under the body, draw two wide, flat ovals side by side for the giant clown shoes. Leave a little space between them and a small gap under the body.
Step 9: Smile, collar and buttons
Draw a small curved smile under the nose. Then add a row of little scallops around the neck for a ruffled collar, a column of round buttons down the front, two short legs joining the body to the shoes, and a short cuff line on each sleeve.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your clown? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a cowboy or how to draw a farmer next.
Tips for drawing a clown
- Draw the hair puffs after the head so you can tuck each one against its edge. Make the three on each side about the same size.
- Keep the eyes small and the nose a little bigger. Put the eyes level with each other and the nose in the middle, just below them.
- Draw the ruffled collar as small bumps, like a row of tiny rainbows. Add the buttons last, one under the other down the middle of the body.
Free clown coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this clown 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 clown drawing
Try red or orange for the hair and bright stripes or polka dots on the outfit. For a creative twist, give each button a different color, like a rainbow down the front.
Clown fun fact for kids
Joseph Grimaldi was a famous English clown in the early 1800s. He painted his face white with bright makeup, and clowns are still sometimes called "Joeys" after him.
Questions about drawing a clown
What shapes do I need to draw a clown?
You need ovals and circles. Use a big oval for the head, round puffs for the hair, small circles for the nose and buttons, and wide ovals for the shoes. The body is a short shape with a wavy bottom.
How do I make my clown look happier?
Draw the smile as a small curve that turns up at both ends. Little round eyes and a round nose also make the face look cheerful.
How do I draw the ruffled collar?
Draw a row of small half circles side by side around the neck, all bumping downward. Start at one side and keep each bump about the same size.
