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How to Draw an Igloo – Easy Step-by-Step Arctic House Drawing for Kids

Snowy scenes and simple geometric shapes make this igloo drawing activity a fun way for children to explore winter-themed art. These easy illustrations guide young artists through creating this cosy snow shelter, making each stage easy to follow. It serves as an excellent companion lesson if your children have already practiced how to draw house structures and want to try an Arctic version. Our learn to draw worksheets provide extra practice while helping children build drawing confidence, strengthen fine motor skills, and develop observation skills through an enjoyable creative activity.

 


Travel to the snowy Arctic with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw an igloo using simple shapes and easy step-by-step guidance.

Step 1: Draw an upside-down long ‘U’ shape for the doorway.

Step 2: Draw a bigger upside-down U around the first one.

Step 3: Draw a curving line on the right to create a thicker doorway.

Step 4: Draw the inner part of the entranceway using a slightly curved line as in the image.

Step 5: Draw a big curving dome starting from the top right of the doorway.

Step 6: Draw a small Slanting line along the floor in the entrance.

Step 7: Draw a bumpy snow line to the right of the doorway.

Step 8: Follow the slippery snow line until you get to the left end of the big dome.

Step 9: Draw two curving lines on the top inner edge of your Igloo, one below the other.

Step 10: Draw two more curving lines across the Igloo.

Step 11: Create two curving lines across the lower portion of the Igloo.

Step 12: Draw short, straight lines along the doorway in order to make ice blocks.

Step 13: Make further blocks on the right part of the front doorway.

Step 14: Make blocks on the right side of your doorway.

Step 15: Create block lines on the upper part of the doorway just as in the image given.

Step 16: Make vertical lines along the top two rows of the Igloo.

Step 17: Make further, shorter vertical lines on the remaining rows to finish your ice block.

Step 18: Draw mountains as a background on the two sides of the Igloo.

Step 19: Draw snow lines across the mountains and the ground as in the image.

Step 20: Make snowflakes as well as tiny snowballs to the sky.

Step 21: Your drawing is completed. Now try coloring your Igloo and enjoy!



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