To draw Snoopy in an easy, kid‑friendly way, think of him as a mix of simple shapes: one big bean shape for the head, a bent tube for the body, and ovals for the feet and nose. Start with light pencil lines, then darken and add his black ear, nose, and collar once the shapes look right.

Basic head and face

  • Draw a sideways oval or bean for Snoopy’s head; keep the front a bit longer for his snout.
  • Add a small half‑circle at the front of the snout for the nose and color it in, leaving a tiny white shine.
  • Place a tiny curved line for the eye and a short curve above it for the eyebrow; add a simple smiling mouth from under the nose.

Ears, neck, and body

  • From the back of the head, draw a long drooping ear like a stretched “U” and fill it in black.
  • Draw a short skinny neck down from the head, then a rounded body like a soft oval that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom.
  • Add two short curved lines on the neck for the collar and a tiny curved “U” at the back for his tail.

Arms, legs, and feet

  • For an arm, start at the neck area and draw a curved line that goes out and back in, adding a little “U” at the end for fingers, like a simple paw.
  • Draw two big flat ovals at the bottom of the body for feet, then add a few small toe lines on each foot so they look like Snoopy’s classic paws.
  • If you like, bend one arm up so his hand can rest under his chin in a “thinking” pose using several short connected curves.

Clean up and outline

  • Erase any extra guidelines where shapes overlap, especially around the head, ear, and arms.
  • Go over your final lines with a darker pencil or marker to make the outline clear and bold.
  • Add a black spot on the ear or back if you want more detail, then lightly shade or color the collar red to finish him.

Extra easy practice tip

  • Practice just the head on a separate page: repeat the oval head, nose, eye, and ear several times to get the proportions you like.
  • Once the head feels natural, add the simple standing body and feet, then try fun poses like Snoopy dancing or lying on his doghouse using the same basic shapes.

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