Learn how to draw snow globe with a cute winter scene inside. This easy drawing tutorial uses simple circles, curves, and small details. Take your time with each step by step drawing, and enjoy building the picture slowly.

What You Will Need

• A pencil
• An eraser
• Black marker or pen
• Coloring tools
• Drawing paper

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Time needed:

30 minutes.

Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Draw the Snowman Inside the Snow Globe

Start with a large circle for the snowman’s body. Add a smaller circle above it for the head. Draw simple eyes, a nose, a smile, buttons, and twig arms.

Pro Tip: Let the head circle slightly overlap the body so the snowman looks more natural.

[Alt Text: A beginner sketch for a snow globe drawing begins with a simple snowman character in the center.]

Step 2: Add the Tree and Snow Line

Draw a simple pine tree on the left side of the snowman. Use three pointed tiers to make the branches. Add a gently curved snow line along the bottom to create the ground.

Pro Tip: Let part of the tree hide behind the snowman to create more depth.

[Alt Text: The snow globe drawing is refined with a pine tree beside the snowman and a curved snow line underneath.]

Step 3: Draw the Glass Dome

Draw a large rounded arc around the snowman and tree. This becomes the glass dome of the snow globe. Add a few short curved lines near the upper left for shiny highlights.

Pro Tip: Keep similar space on both sides of the dome so the snow globe looks balanced.

[Alt Text: The snow globe drawing progresses with a large glass dome around the snowman, tree, and snow ground, plus small shine marks.]

Step 4: Add the Snow Globe Base

Draw a wide base underneath the glass dome. This helps the snow globe stand firmly. Add a wavy line inside the base as a simple decorative edge.

Pro Tip: Make the base slightly wider than the glass dome so the whole snow globe looks stable.

[Alt Text: The snow globe drawing progresses by adding a wide base beneath the glass dome with a wavy decorative line.]

Step 5: Complete the Lower Base Rim

Add a long rounded curve along the very bottom of the base. This forms a thick lower rim. Curve both ends slightly upward so the snow globe looks steady and complete.

Pro Tip: Keep the bottom curve gentle so the base does not look tilted.

[Alt Text: The snow globe drawing is refined with a thick rounded lower rim added to the base beneath the glass dome.]

Step 6: Add Falling Snowflakes

Draw many small circles inside the glass dome. Spread them around the snowman and pine tree. Keep the snowflakes similar in size, but place them in different spots.

Pro Tip: Do not place the snowflakes too close together, because open space keeps the drawing clear.

[Alt Text: The snow globe drawing is refined with small falling snowflakes scattered around the snowman and pine tree inside the glass dome.]

Step 7: Color in your drawing!

Fun Facts

Snow globes often show tiny winter scenes inside a clear dome.

Many snow globes include small white flakes that look like falling snow when shaken.

A snowman is a popular choice for a snow globe because it is simple and cheerful.

Pin it now, Draw later!

Now you know how to draw snow globe using simple shapes and gentle details. Trace the final lines with a marker, then erase any extra pencil marks. Add soft winter colors, such as blue, white, brown, and silver, to finish your drawing for beginners.

Keep practicing this step by step drawing, and try changing the scene inside the dome next time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this snow globe drawing good for beginners?

Yes, this easy drawing tutorial is great for beginners because it uses circles, curves, and simple details.

What can I draw inside a snow globe?

You can draw a snowman, pine tree, house, gift box, or small winter animal inside the snow globe.

How can I make my snow globe look more shiny?

Add a few curved highlight lines on the upper side of the glass dome, and keep them light and simple.