Draw a Gnome
Children will enjoy learning to draw a gnome in a series of easy illustrative steps.
Get ready for some drawing fun! Children, dive into the whimsical world of gnomes with this simple and exciting lesson. In just 9 easy steps, you’ll be crafting your very own gnome masterpiece on paper. Plus, there’s a downloadable version of this gnome drawing tutorial to keep the creative vibes flowing.
Calling all art teachers and homeschoolers! This gnome drawing lesson is an ideal addition to your creative toolkit. Share the joy of drawing and let the kids bring their gnomes to life. Don’t stop at the lesson—add your unique flair and, for more guidance, check out the PDF guide waiting for you at the end. Let the gnome-drawing adventure begin!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw a Gnome Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
We will arrive at a finished drawing of a gnome by crafting one part at a time. It will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to create each area which will get us closer to the completed artwork. The final drawing will be finalized with color making it a work of art you can be proud of!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline The Head
Begin by drawing a U-shaped line for the gnome’s head. Then, add large, pointy ears.
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Form The Face
Now, draw two circles for the eyes, and a curved line for the nose.
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Add The Beard
Form the long, fluffy outline of the gnome’s beard. Erase any extra lines.
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Attach The Hat
Draw the triangular outline of his tall, pointy hat.
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Draw The Torso
Create curved lines to outline the torso, and add circles for the buttons on his shirt.
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Form The Legs
Draw the horizontal strip of his belt. Add vertical lines for the buckle. Then, outline the shape of the pants.
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Add The Arms
Form the long sleeves attached to his torso. Then, draw the shape of his hands.
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Draw The Boots
Draw the shape of his pointy boots.
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Complete The Gnome Drawing
Time to color our drawing of a cute gnome! First, shade his skin with a peach colored crayon. Next, use a black crayon for his eyes, and a white crayon for his beard. Fill in the mouth with a red crayon. Now, color his hat red, his shirt green, and his pants dark blue. For the buttons on his shirt, use a yellow crayon. Then, color his boots and belt with black. Finally, use a yellow crayon to shade the buckle on his belt and the thin straps on his boots.
Draw a Gnome PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw a Gnome. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!