How to Draw a Ghost – Fun Halloween Character Sketch for Kids
Mar 10, 2026
Ready for a little spooky fun? Kids can turn simple curves into a floating ghost with this easy drawing activity.
Step 1: Draw a large curving arch on the top part of the head of the ghost.
Step 2: Create two small curly lines on each side of the head.
Step 3: Draw the left-hand side of the head with gentle, wavy lines that run downward.
Step 4: Draw the right-hand face of the ghost's head with another wavy line that goes downwards.
Step 5: Continue on the lower left by bending the lower left side into a flowing, rounded curve.
Step 6: Draw the bottom portion of the ghost by using an extended curved line that connects across the width.
Step 7: Include three longs, curving folds within the body of the ghost.
Step 8: Create small curled details on the arms and lower edges of the cloth.
Step 9: Make the face appear by drawing two eyes closed, a tiny nose, and a smiling mouth.
Step 10: Draw a bat in what is left of the ghost side, and one bat is drawn on the right.
Step 11: Include the wing's inner details in both bats.
Step 12: Draw tiny stars around the ghost.
Step 13: Draw two large, round eye designs inside the face.
Step 14: Include the inner part of the eyes and leave tiny highlights.
Step 15: Eyes are colored. Your adorable ghost drawing is completed, color it with your favourite shades to see the magic!
How to Draw a Ghost – A Fun and Friendly Drawing Adventure for Kids
Have you ever imagined a ghost to be cute, happy and a bit goofy?
Drawing a ghost doesn't have to be a daunting task. We've created a simple, step-by-step guide, specifically designed for kids. Teaching kids’ new skills and watching them beam at their creations is what we strive for at Monkey Pen. Drawing a ghost is a wonderful first step to just starting.
Why is Drawing a Ghost So Much Fun?
Ghosts are just plain fun to draw! Draw a ghost who isn't perfectly symmetrical and doesn't have to have straight lines. Simple curvy lines are enough to make a ghost.
Ghost drawings with Monkey Pen’s easy-to-draw worksheets are simple and enjoyable. Children can draw a ghost with a funny expression or even a sleepy one. Adding a few little details makes every ghost unique, and they can also explore how to draw a wizard drawing for kids to create more magical characters.
Did you know that early cartoons featured ghosts? Animators love drawing them because they are so easy to draw and animate!
Why can ghosts be adorable?
Ghosts can be adorable instead of scary! Many kids love drawing friendly ghosts rather than scary ones.
Children can get creative and make their ghosts look even cuter by adding the following:
- Big, round eyes
- A tiny, cheerful mouth
- Gentle, wavy outlines
Children can even make their ghosts look more cheerful by adding silly faces. Drawing ghost faces helps children explore feelings and narratives with their drawings.
We understand that children enjoy learning through videos, particularly those that are colorful and easy to follow. Drawing videos for children exemplify how easily they teach children to draw friendly ghosts, step by step.
Kids can pause and rewind as often as they like to practice and try again. This creates a fun, relaxed atmosphere more like learning with a friend than a teacher. To continue practicing, they can also use step by step drawing worksheets that guide them through each stage at their own pace.
Drawing as a skill is all about practice
Worksheets support practice! Our printable activity worksheets are designed so children can really work through their drawings. They can draw, colour and design ghosts however they please.
These worksheets are ideal for children who want to practise drawing a ghost and work at their own pace, whether at home or at school.
Ghosts with a Creative Spirit!
Ghosts can inspire creativity, as we do with practice drawings!
Kids can learn how to draw a Halloween ghost and then use the drawings to:
- Create personalised greeting cards
- Add to the spooky decor in their room or build a Halloween scene.
- Illustrate a story with fun scenes
That simple drawing could lead to a larger creative project.
Learning to Boost Creativity
Kids learn drawing skills, but the benefits don't stop there.
They sharpen their fine motor skills, gain focus, and learn to tell stories through drawings. Regardless of the theme whether it's a ghost or a superhero it boosts confidence! You can also make practice more fun with connect the dots printable activities that help build shapes before drawing.
Imagination is the limit!
A ghost can be scary or friendly, sleepy, or even floating in the air!
Drawing with Monkey Pen is fun and easy, and with video-led lessons, hand-drawing a ghost step by step becomes a breeze. You can also enjoy color by number free activities to add bright colors and creativity to your artwork.
With a simple sketch, let out the friendly ghost, and we promise your ghost will be sure to smile back!
