How to Draw a Ghost

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This article will teach you to draw an old-fashioned cartoon ghost.

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Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

A Cartoon Ghost

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    Add small circles for flotation effect.
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    Refine and add details.
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Method 2
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A Traditional Ghost

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    Curve the pointy end to the right.
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    Feel free to add some detail as you do this.
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    Use your imagination or follow the illustration for reference.
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    Start off with an oval "0", but open up the bottom and make it flow like a curtain. Add some arms that drape into the oval and curtain shape. Add two dots for eyes and an oval "0" for a mouth.
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    How do I draw a ghost that looks exactly like a person or animal, but is faded?
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    Draw the figure in all one color. Choose a light color, such as gray or light blue. Instead of coloring or shading the figure in completely, make sure to keep it very light, so you can still see the background through the figure.
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      To draw a ghost, first draw an upside-down U shape with tails that curve slightly outward to one side. This is the outline of your ghost’s body. Next, connect the two tails with a wavy line. This is the bottom of your ghost. Now draw a circle on the top left half of your ghost’s body for the first eye, followed by another circle to the right of it for the second eye. Draw two smaller circles inside of each eye, then shade in the eyes around the small circles. Finally, draw an upward-curving line under the eyes for the mouth. To learn how to draw a cartoon ghost, keep reading!

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