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How to Draw a Jack O’Lantern

Halloween is just around the corner, so it’s a great time of year to learn how to draw a Jack O’Lantern. This easy step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to draw a Jack O’Lantern in no time – and you’ll be able to create cute, creepy lanterns any way you want.

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If you already know how to draw a pumpkin, drawing a Jack O’lantern will be a piece of cake, if not, don’t worry, it’s really simple too! This drawing tutorial is great for kids and beginners alike – you won’t believe how easy it is (and the end result is amazing!)

Are you ready to get started? We are!

How to draw a pumpkin lantern

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How to Draw a Jack O’Lantern Step by Step

Step 1

Start drawing the outer edges of the pumpkin – the C and just the curved part of the D.

Step 2

Next, create 3 arches connecting the top endpoints of the curves (it’s okay if you only create two or more). Also, create 3 inverted arches connecting the bottom endpoints of the curves.

Step 3

Draw a mouth on your Jack o’lantern. Cute, scary, simple, or complex. It’s up to you.

Step 4

Next are the eyes and nose. Triangles are the simplest but like the mouth – you can make any shape you see fit.

Step 5

Color the mouth, nose and eyes black.

Step 6

Next are the lines on the pumpkin.

Step 7

Almost done.

Step 8

There are a few more arches behind.

Step 9

And the final detail.

And that’s it, you’ve learned how to draw a pumpkin lantern!

Step 10

Color your pumpkin lantern.

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