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Snowmen At Night Drawing Project

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Kids will love creating this snowmen at night drawing project. Get that creativity follow with our easy chalk pastel drawing tutorial.
Print Tutorial
snowman at night chalk drawing on blue paper.
Prep:2 minutes
Creating:10 minutes
Total Time:12 minutes

Supplies

Instructions

  • Draw the horizon line using white chalk pastel across your paper to create the snowy landscape’s base.
  • Sketch 2 to 3 snowmen: one large snowman near the bottom (foreground) and 1 or 2 smaller ones closer to the horizon line to add depth.
  • Lightly fill in the snowmen’s bodies with white chalk pastel.
  • Add the moon in the sky and fill the ground area with white chalk pastel.
  • On the sides of the snowmen closest to the moon, add soft yellow highlights to show moonlight.
  • Blend the yellow highlights into the white snow gently using your fingertip.
  • Add shadows on the sides opposite the moonlight using darker blue or purple chalk to give the snowmen shape.
  • Create cast shadows on the ground with blue pastels to anchor the snowmen in the scene.
  • Blend the blue and white pastels on the ground softly with your finger to unify the snowy scene.
  • Add extra details like carrot noses, scarves, top hats, or buttons using markers or chalk pastels to personalize your snowmen.
  • Spray drawings with workable fixative or hair spray.

Video

Notes

  • Use only one finger for blending to avoid over-smudging.
  • Wipe your finger with a paper towel between blending colors.
  • Avoid grinding chalk pastels to reduce dust and keep colors vibrant.
  • Older artists can try multiple shades of blue to create a 3D effect.
  • Carefully erase any excess smudges with a good eraser.
Author: Erin Nutter
Cost: under $5