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Snoopy from Peanuts is a small dog with a big imagination, and though he rarely speaks his mind, he’s got plenty of character. Whether you’re a fan of Charlie Brown’s dog in the newspaper comic or the cartoon Christmas special, this tutorial will help you learn to draw him easily.
Steps
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![Step 1 Draw an oval.]()
Draw an oval. -
![Step 2 Overlap it with a circle.]()
Overlap it with a circle.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Overlap both with another smaller oval.]()
Overlap both with another smaller oval. -
![Step 4 Overlap the big circle with an oval on the left edge.]()
Overlap the big circle with an oval on the left edge. -
![Step 5 At the bottom make a shape as given.]()
At the bottom make a shape as given. -
![Step 6 Join the cluster of ovals and the shape below with two straight lines.]()
Join the cluster of ovals and the shape below with two straight lines. -
![Step 7 Attach a couple of straight lines on either side for the arms.]()
Attach a couple of straight lines on either side for the arms. -
![Step 8 Add two overlapping ovals for the feet.]()
Add two overlapping ovals for the feet. -
![Step 9 Add further circles on the edge of the arm lines.]()
Add further circles on the edge of the arm lines. -
![Step 10 Make four circular digits on the edge of the circles for both hands.]()
Make four circular digits on the edge of the circles for both hands. -
![Step 11 Put short lines for the eyes and a small oval for the nose.]()
Put short lines for the eyes and a small oval for the nose. -
![Step 12 Draw all the details.]()
Draw all the details. -
![Step 13 Erase unwanted lines.]()
Erase unwanted lines. -
![Step 14 Color the snoopy and apply soft shades to it.]()
Color the snoopy and apply soft shades to it.
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![Step 1 Draw a horizontal oval.]()
Draw a horizontal oval. -
![Step 2 Overlap it with a smaller oval on its upper edge.]()
Overlap it with a smaller oval on its upper edge. -
![Step 3 Further overlap it with another oval on its right edge.]()
Further overlap it with another oval on its right edge. -
![Step 4 Create a circle at the bottom at a distance.]()
Create a circle at the bottom at a distance. -
![Step 5 Join the above with a circle at the bottom]()
Join the above with a circle at the bottom -
![Step 6 Attach a couple of lines each on both sides for the arms.]()
Attach a couple of lines each on both sides for the arms. -
![Step 7 Drop down three short straight lines for the legs.]()
Drop down three short straight lines for the legs. -
![Step 8 Put small circles on either edge of the arms]()
Put small circles on either edge of the arms -
![Step 9 Create flat ovals at the base of the legs for the paws.]()
Create flat ovals at the base of the legs for the paws. -
![Step 10 Create flower-like circles around the hand-circles.]()
Create flower-like circles around the hand-circles. -
![Step 11 Overdraw the guides with clean lines and add a tail.]()
Overdraw the guides with clean lines and add a tail. -
![Step 12 Erase all guidelines.]()
Erase all guidelines. -
![Step 13 Color your drawing and apply a bit of shade.]()
Color your drawing and apply a bit of shade.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow can I draw a dancing Snoopy?
Community AnswerJust draw him from another angle (sideways), and add motion lines at his separated feet. -
QuestionIs there a simple way to draw Snoopy?
Emoticon_ramen.Community AnswerTry looking for some step-by-step videos on YouTube if this article is too difficult for you. -
QuestionCan you explain how to draw Charlie?
Community AnswerMake a big head, yellowshirt, very short shorts, huge shoes, then add colors and facial features.
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Tips
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Snoopy has many friends and takes on many pursuits in the Peanuts series. If you want to add embellishments of his doghouse or Woodstock the bird standing next to him, it would help portray him even better.Thanks
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Draw lightly in pencil so that you can easily rub out mistakes.Thanks
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Be careful when you erase so you don't erase your drawing.Thanks
About This Article
To draw Snoopy, start by drawing his large, oval-shaped head, which has a bump on one side. Then, add his floppy, oval-shaped ear, and draw his 2 black eyes and his black nose at the center of his snout. Next, draw Snoopy's body, including his skinny neck, round stomach, and tiny tail. Make his arms and legs narrow and rectangular, and then draw 4 fingers on each hand and 3 toes on each foot. Finally, draw Snoopy's black collar around his neck. To learn how to draw Snoopy sitting down, read on!
