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Draw the shell
A little to the left of the middle of your page, draw a big circle for the shell. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Snail
This cartoon snail is a round swirly shell on top of a long soft body, with eyes on stalks. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 4 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 10 minutes Easy level Ages 4 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon snail, step by step
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Add the swirl
Inside the shell, start with a small curl in the middle. Keep going round and round, making the curl bigger each time, until it reaches the edge of the shell.
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Draw the body
Under the shell, draw a long, soft body that sticks out on both sides. On the right, let it go up to make the head, with a round top.
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Add the eye stalks
On top of the head, draw two thin stalks going up. At the top of each one, draw a round eye with a dark pupil and a white shine.
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Draw the face
On the head, draw a happy smile and a pink oval for the cheek.
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Add the ground and trail
Under the snail, draw a line for the ground and a few pointy blades of grass. Behind the snail, draw a few small dots for its shiny trail.
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Color your snail
Color the shell orange and go over the swirl with dark orange. Color the body light green, the grass green and the cheek pink. Leave the eyes white with dark pupils.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon snail
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Slow swirl
Draw the swirl slowly. If it is not perfect, that is fine. Real snail shells are not perfect either.
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Long and low
Keep the body long and low to the ground, with only the head going up.
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Thin stalks
Draw the eye stalks with single thin lines and put big round eyes on top.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Decorate the shell
Add dots, stripes or flowers to the shell to make your snail extra fancy.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon snail in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon snail easy enough for young kids?
Yes. It is one of the easiest drawings here. Most children from about age 4 can follow it.
How do I draw the snail swirl?
Start with a small curl in the middle of the shell and keep going round and round until you reach the edge.
What colors do I need for a cartoon snail?
Orange, dark orange, light green, green and pink.
Can I draw a snail on a leaf?
Yes. Draw a big green leaf under the snail instead of the ground line.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
