How to Draw a Smoke

Step 1: Three big puffs

Near the top draw 3 big round bumps, like a cloud top. Start on the left, stop on the right.

Tip The middle bump sits highest. Leave lots of room underneath.

Step 2: Two big eyes

Under the middle bump draw 2 big egg eyes, close together. Add black dots and shines.

Tip Leave a tiny white dot in each black dot. That is the shine.

Step 3: Smile and cheeks

Under the eyes draw a wide U smile from eye to eye. Draw a small oval cheek beside each end.

Step 4: Right side

From the right end draw 3 bumps going down, each one smaller, stepping in. Stop at the bottom.

Tip Smoke is thin near the fire and spreads out as it rises.

Step 5: Left side

From the left end draw 3 bumps going down, each one smaller, until you meet the bottom bump.

Tip The dents on this side sit between the dents on the other side.

Step 6: Curly puffs

Below the face, start at 3 dents between bumps. Carry the lower bump's line on inside, like a curl.

Tip Short curls make the smoke look round and puffy.

Step 7: The flame

Under the smoke draw a pointy flame with a round bottom. Its tip touches the bottom puff.

Tip Give the flame a little lick on each side.

Step 8: Flame inside

Inside the flame draw a smaller pointy teardrop flame.

Step 9: Two logs

Across the flame's bottom draw a long round log leaning one way. Cross a second log behind it.

Step 10: The ground

Start on the left. Draw a ground line under the logs, touching their low ends. Stop on the right.

Step 11: Pink cheeks, yellow flame

Colour the 2 cheeks pink and the small inside flame yellow.

Step 12: Orange flame, brown logs

Colour the big flame orange around the yellow. Colour both logs brown.

Step 13: Grey smoke

Colour all the smoke grey, around the pink cheeks. Leave the eyes white. Your smoke is done!