Our noses come in many different shapes, and drawing one can be more challenging than it seems. This guide will walk you through easy steps to draw a nose, both from the front and from the side.
Steps
Drawing a Nose from the Front

Start by sketching the basic shape of the face, including lines for the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Draw a small line beneath to mark the tip of the nose.
Based on the marking line, draw a small circle and two smaller circles on either side of the center of the circle to form the outlines for the tip.
Draw small curved lines beneath the circle to add realism to the nose tip and nostrils.
Sketch the eyes and mouth onto the face.
Proceed to draw the eyebrows and color the eyes and lips.
Draw the Nose from a Side Angle
Sketch the face at a three-quarter angle with vertical and horizontal lines dividing each side equally.
Draw a small line to mark the tip of the nose.
Draw three connected circles to form the nose tip.
Create a curve for the nose.
Draw detailed lines around the nostrils for a more defined nose shape.
Add more realism to the head by drawing the eyebrows and lips with attention to detail.
Shade in the face with appropriate colors to bring the features to life.
Sketch a caricatured nose by exaggerating its features.
Create a small circle near the bottom of the paper as a starting point for your drawing.
Add two more circles on each side.
Draw two horizontal cones beneath the circles you just created.
Sketch a gentle curve to form the bridge of the nose.
Continue by adding the nostrils.
Erase any unnecessary lines.
Sketch the face outline.
Color the face and nose areas.
Realistic Nose Drawing
Draw the basic lines for the nose structure.
Outline the two protruding shapes on either side of the nostrils.
Draw a small curved line to represent the tip of the nose.
Refine the curves to shape the nose properly.
Erase the initial sketch lines.
Sketch the outline of the face.
Color in the face's features.
Items You Need
- Paper
- Pencils (2B, 4B, 6B)
- Pencil Sharpener
- Clay Eraser
- Colored Pencils, Crayons, Markers, Powder Paint or Watercolor
