How to Draw a Ghost with a Balloon (Easy Step by Step)
This little ghost holds a balloon that has a tiny face of its own. It is built from simple shapes: a rounded dome, a wavy bottom, circles, ovals and a few curved lines. It is a friendly drawing for beginners.
- 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 ghost with a balloon step by step
How to Draw a Ghost with a Balloon · 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 ghost body
Start near the top right and draw a big rounded dome going left. Draw the sides down from the dome, leaving a small gap on the left, and finish with a wavy bottom edge like little hills.
Step 3: The little arm
On the left side of the ghost, where the gap is, draw a small tilted oval that sticks out like an arm.
Step 4: Hand and knot
On the right side of the ghost, draw a small circle for a hand. Just above it, draw a tiny curl for the knot of the string.
Step 5: The string
Start at the little curl by the hand and draw a long wiggly line going up toward the top of the ghost.
Step 6: The balloon
At the top of the string, draw a big round balloon, a bit like a circle. Add a short curved stem on top, like the stem of an apple.
Step 7: Balloon stripes
Draw two long curved lines inside the balloon, one on the left and one on the right. They bend out in the middle like the stripes on a pumpkin.
Step 8: Ghost face
Draw two small dots for eyes and a little curved smile between them. Add a flat oval under each eye for the cheeks.
Step 9: Balloon face
Inside the balloon, draw one small dot for an eye. Add a tiny curved smile just below it.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your ghost with a balloon? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid in a zombie costume or how to draw a ghost next.
Tips for drawing a ghost with a balloon
- Draw the dome of the body first and keep both sides about the same height, so the ghost looks balanced.
- The wavy bottom is the trickiest part. Make small bumps in a row, all about the same size, going from one side to the other.
- Draw the balloon circle before the stripes. The two curved stripes should bend outward in the middle, like the stripes on a pumpkin.
Free ghost with a balloon coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this ghost with a balloon 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 ghost with a balloon drawing
Try a pale blue or lavender ghost with a bright red or orange balloon, and pink cheeks. For a creative twist, color the balloon stripes in different colors.
Ghost with a balloon fun fact for kids
The word ghost comes from the Old English word gast, which meant spirit or soul.
Questions about drawing a ghost with a balloon
What shapes do I need to draw a ghost with a balloon?
You need a dome shape for the body, small circles and ovals for the hand, arm and cheeks, and a big round shape for the balloon. A wavy line makes the bottom edge and the string.
How do I make my ghost look cuter?
Put the eyes wide apart, with a small smile between them, and add a flat oval cheek under each eye. Simple dots and curves make the face look happy.
How do I draw the wavy bottom of a ghost?
Draw a row of small, round bumps from one side to the other, like a row of hills. Try to keep each bump about the same size.
