Every snowflake is different, but they all follow rules of fractal geometry in a way, so we can use these rules to draw a realistic snowflake with just a few steps. It's easier than you think!
But if you want a beautiful snowflake without drawing it, skip right to the end of the tutorial for some high-quality resources from GraphicRiver and Envato Elements.
1. How to Plan a Snowflake
Step 1
Draw a vertical line and mark its center.
Step 2
Cross the center with two lines. Imagine that it's a circular pie you want to cut in six parts. You can draw that circle lightly, or just keep it in memory.
Step 3
Sketch (or imagine, if you want to keep it clearer) a smaller circle in the middle. This will help us create a nice composition.
Step 4
Connect the lines near the center to create a small hexagon.
Step 5
Cross each line with a short horizontal line and a dot above it.
Step 6
Use these marks as guide lines to expand the middle of the snowflake.
Step 7
The main "body" of the snowflake is done, so we can now add the "arms". Keep them symmetrical!
Step 8
Add more arms to the arms outside of the small circle.
2. How to Draw a Snowflake
Step 1
The basic construction is ready, so we can now build on it to create a beautiful snowflake. You can put a new sheet of paper over the guide lines to create a clean drawing, or just take a darker tool to create the final lines.
Outline the body of the snowflake. Feel free to add some details here.
Step 2
Outline the arms, giving them thickness and crystal shapes.
Step 3
Add the little arms using the same shapes.
Step 4
Finish the arms with more interesting shapes.
Step 5
You can leave it this way, but you can also add more crystals within the smaller circle.
Step 6
Add any final details you can think of.
Good Job!
This method of drawing a snowflake can be easily modified to achieve various results. Just keep it symmetrical!
Recommended Snowflake Resources
Do you need a whole set of various snowflakes, or maybe just one, but made of jewels? Or maybe you want a 3D snowflake to use in your project? We've got you covered:
Snowflakes by Meilun
Set of Snowflakes by turr17
Snowflake by ElenaShow
3D Snowflake by PixelSquid360
Rustic Snowflakes Cliparts by Burlapandlace
