How to Draw a Kid with a Lunar New Year Lantern (Easy Step by Step)
This little kid holding a Lunar New Year lantern is made from simple shapes: ovals, circles and a few curved lines. The tall pole and the barrel-shaped lantern make it feel like a festival night, and the big smiling head is easy to draw. It is a great one for beginners.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 10 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 with a Lunar New Year lantern step by step
- Tips for drawing a kid with a Lunar New Year lantern
- Free kid with a Lunar New Year lantern coloring page
- How to color your kid with a Lunar New Year lantern drawing
- Kid with a Lunar New Year lantern fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a kid with a Lunar New Year lantern
- More easy holiday drawings
How to draw a kid with a Lunar New Year lantern step by step
How to Draw a Kid with a Lunar New Year Lantern · 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 head
Near the top of your page, draw a big curved line like a rounded dome, starting low on the left and ending low on the right. Leave the bottom open for the neck.
Step 3: The tunic body
Start under the left side of the head and draw a line down that bulges out a little, then a flat line across the bottom. Draw the right side going back up toward the head. Leave the top open.
Step 4: Collar and shoes
Draw a curved line across the neck from one side to the other, then a small U shape under it for the collar. Draw two flat ovals at the bottom for the shoes.
Step 5: Arms
On the left side, draw a long skinny oval for the arm resting by the body. On the right, draw a short curved line that sweeps out and down from the shoulder.
Step 6: The lantern pole
Draw a long straight line going up on the right side. At the top, turn it to the right with a short flat line, then bend it a little bit down.
Step 7: The round lantern
Next to the pole, draw a barrel shape with a flat top and bottom. Add curved lines on both sides inside it, like the ribs of a paper lantern.
Step 8: The lantern tassel
Draw a short straight line down from the bottom of the lantern. Finish with a little teardrop shape at the end.
Step 9: Face and hand
Draw two round dots for eyes in the middle of the head, with a small curvy smile between them. Then finish the right arm with a little circle for the hand where it meets the pole.
Step 10: Buttons and legs
Down the middle of the tunic, draw three round dots in a row. Then add a short line from the bottom of the body to each shoe.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid with a Lunar New Year lantern? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid with a sparkler or how to draw a pinata next.
Tips for drawing a kid with a Lunar New Year lantern
- Draw the pole with a ruler edge or the side of a book if you want it extra straight. Start at the hand and go up in one steady line.
- The lantern is the trickiest part. Make the top and bottom flat first, then curve the sides outward like a barrel.
- Space the three buttons evenly by marking two light dots at the top and bottom first, then putting the middle one halfway between.
Free kid with a Lunar New Year lantern coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid with a Lunar New Year lantern 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 with a Lunar New Year lantern drawing
Color the lantern bright red with a yellow tassel, and give the kid a tunic in a festive color like gold or blue. For a creative twist, add a yellow glow around the lantern with soft crayon strokes and a dark night sky behind it.
Kid with a Lunar New Year lantern fun fact for kids
The Lantern Festival is held on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar and ends the Lunar New Year celebrations. People hang and carry lanterns, and many of them are red.
Questions about drawing a kid with a Lunar New Year lantern
What shapes do I need to draw a kid with a lantern?
You need an oval-like dome for the head, ovals for the arm and shoes, a rounded shape for the body, and circles for the eyes, hand and buttons. The lantern is a barrel shape with flat ends.
How do I make my kid look cuter?
Make the head extra big and put the eyes wide apart and low on the face. A small curvy smile makes the kid look happy.
How do I draw a Chinese lantern?
Draw a barrel shape with a flat top and bottom, then add curved lines on the sides for ribs. Finish with a short string and a teardrop tassel hanging below.
