How to Draw Frosty the Snowman: Easy 10-Step Guide

Bring the magic of winter to life with this fun Frosty the Snowman drawing tutorial, perfect for artists ages 5 and up. You will only need a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite coloring supplies to complete this festive character. Follow these simple steps to build your own snowman from the ground up!

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of Frosty the Snowman standing in the snow.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head

A simple light pencil circle drawn on white paper representing the head of a snowman.

Draw a light circle to serve as Frosty's head. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil strokes very faint so you can easily erase any overlapping lines later!

Step 2: Outlining the Hat Brim

Drawing the brim of a top hat resting on top of the snowman's head using a wide oval shape.

Draw a curved line across the top of the head, then add an oval shape around it to create the brim of his silk hat. Tip: Make sure the oval is wider than the head to give it that classic top-hat look.

Step 3: Constructing the Hat Crown

Adding the tall crown of the top hat with a decorative band at the bottom.

Draw two vertical lines upward from the brim and connect them with a curved line at the top. Add a horizontal curved line at the base of the crown for the hat band. Tip: Keep your lines smooth to make the hat look like it is made of felt.

Step 4: Cleaning Up the Guides

The snowman's head and hat after erasing unnecessary internal guide lines.

Carefully erase the lines inside the hat and the top of the head. Tip: Use a soft eraser and brush away the crumbs so your paper stays clean for the final details.

Step 5: Adding the Scarf

Sketching a scarf wrapped around the snowman's neck with a dangling end.

Draw a curved line across the bottom of the head and an oval shape to form the scarf. Add two parallel lines hanging down for the scarf's end. Tip: Think of the scarf as a soft fabric wrapping around his neck; keep the lines slightly wavy for a natural look.

Step 6: Refining the Scarf

The snowman's neck area after erasing guide lines to finalize the scarf shape.

Erase any overlapping guide lines inside the scarf area. Tip: Take your time here; clean lines make the final drawing look much more professional.

Step 7: Drawing the Body

Adding the large, rounded body of the snowman extending down from the scarf.

Draw two long, slightly curved lines downward from the scarf and connect them at the bottom. Tip: Make the body slightly wider than the head to give Frosty a sturdy, snowy base.

Step 8: Adding Arms and Broom

Adding twig arms, feet, and a broomstick to the snowman's body.

Draw two small shapes at the bottom for feet, then add twig-like arms. Sketch a broomstick using parallel lines and add bristles at the end. Tip: Use short, quick strokes for the broom bristles to make them look like real straw.

Step 9: Adding Facial Features

Adding the final details including a smiling face, hat flower, and scarf patterns.

Draw a smiling face with 'U' shaped lines, and add ovals for eyes and a nose. Add a flower to the hat and wavy lines to the scarf for texture. Tip: Give the eyes a little sparkle by leaving a tiny white dot uncolored inside the oval.

Step 10: Bringing Frosty to Life with Color

The finished, colorful drawing of Frosty the Snowman with his hat, scarf, and broom.

Time to color! Use bright colors for the scarf and hat, and don't forget a carrot orange for the nose. Tip: Use light blue shading around the edges of the snowman to make him look like he's made of real, cold snow.