How to Draw a Heart with an Arrow (Easy Step by Step)
A heart with an arrow is a classic drawing made from just a few easy parts: a heart, a straight line, some short feathers, and a small heart for the arrow point. It is a great one to make for a card or a friend. Two tiny hearts in the corners finish the page.
- 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 a heart with an arrow step by step
How to Draw a Heart with an Arrow · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Left side of the heart
Start at the dip in the top middle. Curve up and over to make the left bump, then sweep down the side and finish in a point at the bottom.
Step 3: Right side of the heart
Start at the same dip and curve up and over to make the right bump. Then bring the line down the right side until it meets the bottom point.
Step 4: The arrow shaft
Draw a short straight slanted line that starts at the upper right edge of the heart and goes up and to the right.
Step 5: The feathers
At the top end of the shaft, draw three short curved lines that fan out, like the feathers on a bird's tail. Make them bend the same way.
Step 6: The other end of the arrow
Near the bottom left of the heart, draw a short line sticking out. At the end of it, draw a small heart shape for the arrow point.
Step 7: Tiny heart at top left
In the empty space at the top left, draw a small heart outline.
Step 8: Tiny heart at bottom right
Draw one more small heart outline in the bottom right corner, just like the first one, to balance the page.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your heart with an arrow? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a love letter or how to draw a teddy bear holding a heart next.
Tips for drawing a heart with an arrow
- Draw the heart's top dip first, then do each side from that spot so both bumps come out about the same size.
- Make the arrow shaft one short, straight line. Use a ruler or the edge of a book if wobbly lines bother you.
- Draw the three feathers curving the same direction so they look like one fan, and keep them short.
Free heart with an arrow coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this heart with an arrow 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 heart with an arrow drawing
Color the big heart red or pink and the arrow a different color so it stands out. For a twist, give each tiny heart its own color, or fill the big heart with stripes and polka dots.
Heart with an arrow fun fact for kids
Cupid is the Roman god of love, and he is often shown with a bow and arrows. The Greeks called their version of this god Eros, and the name Cupid comes from the Latin word for desire.
Questions about drawing a heart with an arrow
What shapes do I need to draw a heart with an arrow?
You need a heart, one short straight slanted line, and a few short curved lines for the feathers. The other end of the arrow is just a small heart.
How do I make my heart look even on both sides?
Mark the dip at the top and the point at the bottom first. Then draw each side so it curves out from the dip and meets the point.
How do I make my heart drawing look cuter?
Add little hearts around it and color everything in bright colors. You can also fill the big heart with stripes or dots.
