How to Draw a Smiley Face

In this drawing guide, we will show you how to draw a smiley face. This is one of the easiest drawing tutorials on our site.

At the same time, the smiley face is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Internet era.

We are sure that drawing this well-known symbol will help you build confidence and move on to more complex drawing tutorials.

How to draw a smiley face step by step

Step 1: Draw the guidelines

Begin by drawing three long intersecting lines. It is best to draw them freehand without using a ruler. These guidelines will affect every step that follows. After drawing the three long lines, add short lines to the ends of each one, as shown here.

Step 2: Sketch the face circle

Draw a circle. If you are a beginner, this may seem difficult. With regular practice drawing simple geometric shapes, however, it becomes much easier. Try to draw the circle freehand without using any drawing tools.

Step 3: Add the smiley eyes

Draw two vertical ovals. Place them close to the center vertical guideline. Use the diagonal guidelines as reference points. Ideally, draw both ovals freehand without using any auxiliary tools.

Step 4: Fill the simplified eyes

Fill the two ovals with solid black. Before doing so, check the outlines carefully so you will not need to correct the filled shapes afterward.

Step 5: Draw the smile on the face

If you are a fan of the comic book and movie Watchmen, this smiley face may look familiar. Draw a smooth curved line to create the classic smile. The construction lines will help you position it correctly. Pay attention to its distance from the eyes and the bottom edge of the circle.

Step 6: Finish the smiley face

Check that all lines are correct. Make sure the drawing is symmetrical. Correct any mistakes and erase the unnecessary construction lines. Congratulations, you have completed a clean and recognizable smiley face!

The DrawingForAll team has shown you how to draw a smiley face. Try drawing other expressions as well, such as a worried, winking, or sad face.

By the way, you can use this simple tutorial to draw the Comedian from Watchmen, since this emoji is his signature symbol.

With practice, you will become more confident and be ready to draw more complex subjects. Be sure to visit our site for more drawing tutorials.