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Draw Easy Snowflakes

Learn how to create simple snowflake drawings.
Print Tutorial
snowflake drawing with blue watercolor paint on wood table.
Creating:10 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes

Equipment

  • Pencil
  • Ruler Optional: You can also draw by free hand.
  • Pen

Supplies

  • White Paper

Optional

  • 1 White Oil Pastel
  • Blue Watercolor Paint

Instructions

  • Draw vertical line.
  • Put a dot at the halfway point on the line.
  • Create 6 equal sections by drawing two diagonal lines that intersect at the middle dot.
  • Design the middle of your snowflake by repeating the same line in each section.
  • Continue to create symmetrcial designs by repeating lines and shapes in the same spot in each of the six sections.
  • Optional: Trace around the snowflake and lines with a marker. Erase extra pencil lines.

Notes

  • Look at real snowflakes for inspiration. 
  • Use simple lines and shapes to help create your six-sided sketch
  • Sketch lightly with your pencil because you may not keep all lines you draw.
  • Using a ruler can help you set up your six sections as equally as possible.
  • You can still have a fun snowflake drawing even if you eyeball it and it is not perfect.
Author: Erin
Cost: under $5