How to Draw a Stack of Jack-o’-Lanterns (Easy Step by Step)
This stack of three jack-o'-lanterns is a fun Halloween drawing, and every part is a simple shape. You will use ovals for the pumpkins, small triangles for the eyes, and circles for the faces. Each pumpkin gets its own silly face, so no two look alike.
- 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 stack of jack-o'-lanterns step by step
- Tips for drawing a stack of jack-o'-lanterns
- Free stack of jack-o'-lanterns coloring page
- How to color your stack of jack-o'-lanterns drawing
- Stack of jack-o'-lanterns fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a stack of jack-o'-lanterns
- More easy Halloween drawings
How to draw a stack of jack-o'-lanterns step by step
How to Draw a Stack of Jack-o'-Lanterns · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 3 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: Big bottom pumpkin
Start with a wide, flat oval at the bottom of your page. Add a curved line on the left and the right side of the oval, like the ridges on a real pumpkin.
Step 3: Middle pumpkin
Draw a slightly smaller oval sitting on top of the big one. Add a curved ridge line on the left and the right side, just like before.
Step 4: Top pumpkin
Draw a small oval on top of the middle pumpkin. It is the smallest of the three, and it has no side ridges.
Step 5: Stem and curl
On top of the little pumpkin, draw a short, narrow stem with a flat top. Then add a small curl at the top that hooks out to the right.
Step 6: Top pumpkin face
Draw two small triangles with rounded corners for eyes and a happy smile underneath. Add one more line down the stem to give it a thickness.
Step 7: Middle pumpkin face
Draw two circles for round eyes. Then add a small oval nose in the middle, below the eyes.
Step 8: Big pumpkin eyes
Draw two small triangles with rounded corners for the eyes of the big pumpkin. Put one on the left and one on the right.
Step 9: The wide grin
Draw a big wide mouth with a flat top and a curved bottom. Add one little pointed tooth hanging down in the middle.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your stack of jack-o'-lanterns? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a ghost or how to draw a jack-o'-lantern next.
Tips for drawing a stack of jack-o'-lanterns
- Draw the bottom pumpkin first and make it wider than you think you need. The two smaller pumpkins have to fit on top of it.
- Let each pumpkin overlap the one below it a little. That makes them look stacked instead of floating.
- For the triangle eyes, draw a regular triangle first and then round off the corners. Keep them small so the faces stay cute.
Free stack of jack-o'-lanterns coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this stack of jack-o'-lanterns 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 stack of jack-o'-lanterns drawing
Color the pumpkins orange and the stem green. For a creative twist, make each pumpkin a different color, like orange, purple, and green.
Stack of jack-o'-lanterns fun fact for kids
The word jack-o'-lantern comes from an old Irish folktale about a man called Stingy Jack. People in Ireland first carved faces into turnips, and later carved pumpkins in America.
Questions about drawing a stack of jack-o'-lanterns
What shapes do I need to draw a stack of pumpkins?
You need three ovals of different sizes, a few small triangles with rounded corners, some circles, and a short stem with a curl on top. Start with the biggest oval and work up.
How do I make my jack-o'-lanterns look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and round, then add a wide smile. A little curl on the stem adds a friendly touch.
How do I stop my pumpkins from looking lopsided?
Sketch each oval lightly first so you can fix it. Draw the ridge lines on both sides so they match.
