How to Draw a Kid in a Ghost Costume (Easy Step by Step)
A little ghost costume is a sweet and simple Halloween character to draw. This drawing uses a tall dome for the body, a wavy hem, two circles for eyes, a curved smile, two ovals for feet, and a leaf-shaped arm holding a small round bag. Once you have those simple shapes, the whole kid comes together.
- Easy
- 10 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 kid in a ghost costume step by step
How to Draw a Kid in a Ghost Costume · 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: Body outline
Start at the bottom left and draw a tall, rounded dome that curves up over the top and down the right side. Leave a small gap in the right side, and end both sides with a little wave at the bottom.
Step 3: The wavy hem
Along the bottom of the costume, draw a row of little bumps and dips, like gentle waves. Start where the two bottom corners end and join them in the middle.
Step 4: Big round eyes
Draw two big circles side by side near the top of the face. Leave them empty for now.
Step 5: Dots and smile
Draw a small dot in the middle of each eye. Then draw a short curved line like a little bowl below and between the eyes for a smile.
Step 6: Two little feet
Under the wavy hem, draw two flat ovals side by side, like two sleepy pancakes. They peek out from below the costume.
Step 7: The arm
On the right side of the body, draw a long, skinny curved shape like a leaf. Start it at the side of the ghost, where the gap is, and let it lean down and to the right.
Step 8: The round bag
At the bottom end of the arm, draw a small circle with a little opening at the top. It is a round treat bag that the ghost holds.
Step 9: Bag handle and stripes
On the bag, draw two curved lines from top to bottom, and add a small loop on top. Then draw a couple of short curved lines from the loop to the hand for the handle.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in a ghost costume? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid in a witch costume or how to draw a kid in a vampire costume next.
Tips for drawing a kid in a ghost costume
- Draw the dome body first and keep it light. Every other part sits on or around it, so a smooth shape makes the rest easy.
- The wavy hem is the trickiest part. Draw it as a row of small bumps, like a gentle wave, and try to keep each bump about the same size.
- Draw the arm as a long skinny leaf shape that leans to the side. Then draw the bag right at its end so the hand looks like it is holding it.
Free kid in a ghost costume coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in a ghost costume 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 kid in a ghost costume drawing
Leave the ghost white or give it a pale blue glow, and color the bag orange like a pumpkin treat bucket. For a creative twist, color the background deep purple and add a yellow moon and stars.
Kid in a ghost costume fun fact for kids
The word ghost comes from an old English word, gast, which meant spirit. Using a white sheet as a ghost costume is an old tradition that people still follow at Halloween.
Questions about drawing a kid in a ghost costume
What shapes do I need to draw a kid in a ghost costume?
You need a tall dome for the body, a wavy line for the hem, two circles for the eyes with a dot in each, and a curved line for the smile. Add two ovals for the feet, a leaf shape for the arm, and a small round bag.
How do I make my ghost look cuter?
Make the eyes big and round, and keep the smile small and curved. Putting the feet close together under the costume also makes it look sweet.
How do I draw the wavy bottom of the costume?
Draw small bumps in a row along the bottom, going up and down like a wave. Try one bump at a time and keep them about the same size.
