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Heart

76 drawings by Artbitrator players — showing top 24

Hearts are everywhere—cards, doodles, notes, emoji—but getting the shape just right can be trickier than you'd think. Learning how to draw a heart properly helps when symmetry matters, whether you're sketching in your journal or making something for someone special. We've got 50 real heart drawings from Artbitrator players below, and you can watch each one being drawn stroke by stroke to see exactly how they got there.

Simple heart drawing techniques rely on circles, guide lines, and a bit of patience. Once you've got the basic shape down, you can add curves, shading, or turn your heart into something completely unique. Try drawing a heart yourself in Artbitrator—the AI judge watches your lines in real time, and your finished drawing gets saved so you can replay it later.

Drawings

Avg Strokes

785 strokes

Avg Time

40s

Fastest

12s

How to Draw Heart

Simple steps to draw heart, based on what works in the examples above.

1 Start with two circles side by side, just touching or slightly overlapping. These form the rounded top bumps of the heart and keep both sides symmetrical.
2 Draw a light vertical line down the centre where the circles meet. This guide helps balance the shape and stops one side getting bigger than the other.
3 Sketch angled lines from the outer edges of each circle down to a single point below. This creates the classic heart taper. Keep the lines smooth, not too sharp.
4 Trace around the top curves of your circles, then follow the angled sides down to the bottom point. Erase your guide shapes and you've got a clean heart outline.
5 Add shading, colour, or details to bring it to life—or draw your heart in Artbitrator and let the AI guess it as you go. You'll see your replay saved so you can watch how every stroke came together.

Tip: Use two equal circles at the top to nail the symmetry—freehand hearts almost always go wonky without them.

Practice Drawing Heart

Drawing Tips

Leave a small white highlight near the top to make your heart look shiny or three-dimensional, like it's made of glass or fabric.
Adjust the side curves to change the vibe—gentle, rounded sides feel soft and friendly; straighter sides look more geometric and modern.
If your heart leans to one side, check that your centre guide line is truly vertical and that both circles are the same size.

Heart Drawing FAQ

How do you draw a heart?

Draw two circles side by side at the top, then add a vertical guide line between them. Sketch lines from the outer edges of the circles down to a point at the bottom, then trace smooth curves around the circles and down the sides. Erase your guides and you're done.

Why does my heart shape always look uneven?

Uneven hearts usually happen when the two top circles aren't the same size or when there's no centre guide line. Draw lightly at first so you can adjust the curves before committing. Symmetry takes a bit of practice, but guide shapes make it much easier.

Can I practice drawing hearts and save my work?

Absolutely—head to Artbitrator and draw as many hearts as you like. The AI judge guesses your drawing live, and every finished heart gets saved with a full replay so you can watch it back and see how you built the shape. It's free, and great for spotting where your lines wobble.