Snoopy as the Flying Ace is one of the most iconic images in all of Peanuts. This tutorial covers how to draw Snoopy as the Flying Ace on his doghouse, complete with the pilot gear and the red doghouse serving as his Sopwith Camel.
The World War I Flying Ace Takes Off
The full drawing is broken into 16 steps, ending with the colored result. This one includes the doghouse as part of the scene, so there is more structure to build than a standalone character sketch, but the shapes stay simple throughout.
Key Elements in This Scene
- Brown leather pilot helmet with goggles
- Red scarf flowing behind him
- Snoopy lying flat on his belly
- Red doghouse with horizontal plank lines
- Green grass at the base
If you have already drawn Snoopy in his regular look, adding the pilot accessories here should feel natural. And to fill out the Peanuts cast around him, there is Charlie Brown in his baseball gear and Lucy Van Pelt.
How the Step Colors Work
The color coding in each image tells you exactly what to draw and when:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Snoopy as the Flying Ace: Step by Step
Cleared for Landing
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