How to Draw a Winking Face (Easy Step by Step)
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A winking face is a silly, friendly drawing that shows a big feeling with just a few lines. It is built from one big circle, a dot, a few curves, and two tiny ovals. It is a great first drawing because every part is a simple shape.
- Easy
- 8 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a winking face step by step
How to Draw a Winking Face · 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: The round face
Draw a big circle for the face. Take your time and keep your line smooth, like drawing around a plate.
Step 3: The open eye
On the left side of the face, a little above the middle, draw one small round dot for the open eye.
Step 4: The winking eye
On the right side, draw a curved line like a little rainbow or a hill, with both ends pointing down. Put it at about the same height as the dot eye.
Step 5: Rosy cheeks
Draw a small oval on each side of the face, near the edge of the circle and below the eyes. Make both cheeks about the same size.
Step 6: The big smile
Start between the cheeks on the left and draw a wide curve that dips low and swings up toward the right cheek. It looks like a big happy bowl.
Step 7: The silly tongue
Under the right half of the smile, draw a letter U shape that hangs down. Start and end the U right at the smile line so the tongue sticks out.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your winking face? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a cool face or how to draw a sad face next.
Tips for drawing a winking face
- Draw the big circle first and keep it light and smooth. If it comes out a little wobbly, that makes your face look friendly.
- Place the dot eye and the winking curve at the same height so the eyes match, even though they look different.
- Draw the tongue as a U that starts and ends on the smile line, so it looks like it hangs down from the smile.
Free winking face coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this winking face 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 winking face drawing
Color the face sunny yellow, the cheeks pink, and the tongue bright red or pink. For a creative twist, give your winking face a tiny hat or a bow on top.
Winking face fun fact for kids
Emoji comes from Japanese words meaning picture and character. The first set of emoji was made in Japan in 1999, and each one was only 12 pixels wide.
Questions about drawing a winking face
What shapes do I need to draw a winking face?
You need a big circle, a small dot, two curved lines, two small ovals, and a U shape. That is all.
How do I make my winking face look cuter?
Add rosy oval cheeks and make the dot eye nice and round. A little tongue sticking out makes it look extra playful.
How do I draw the winking eye?
Draw a curved line like a small hill, with the ends pointing down. It looks like an eye that is closed and smiling.
