Draw Paper Mario
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw Paper Mario. You’ll find helpful images that guide you through the process, making it easier to create your own version of him. Remember, drawing is a skill that improves with practice, so don’t worry if your first try isn’t exactly what you hoped for.
As you work on your drawing, focus on the basic shapes and features that make Paper Mario unique. This lesson is designed to help you understand character design and illustration, which are important parts of creating video game art. You can always come back to this lesson whenever you want to practice more.
Take your time and enjoy the process of learning. Each attempt will help you get better, and soon you’ll feel more confident in your drawing skills. Keep practicing, and have fun exploring the world of Paper Mario!
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, or Markers
- Black Marker (optional)
To start your drawing of Paper Mario, you’ll notice that the first part involves using simple lines and shapes. This makes it easier to build up the character step by step. As you go along, remember that coloring comes at the end, so don’t rush into it just yet! While I’ll share some color ideas with you, feel free to choose your own colors. After all, this is your creation!Throughout this lesson, you will follow a total of nine steps that guide you through the entire process. Each step focuses on different parts of Paper Mario, from his head and face to his iconic cap and body. By breaking it down this way, you can really focus on getting each part just right before moving on. So grab your pencil and paper, and let’s get started on creating your very own Paper Mario!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Head
Start by outlining the curved shape of Paper Mario’s head. Then, add his round ear on the side of his head.
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Form the Face
Draw Mario’s large round nose. Above the nose, add two ovals for his eyes. Next, outline his thick mustache beneath the nose. Then, form his mouth below the mustache.
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Add the Cap
Draw the shape of Paper Mario’s iconic cap on his head.
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Draw the Cap’s Logo
Create the outline of the letter “M” on the front of the cap. Then, draw a circle around the letter.
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Outline the Hair
Outline Paper Mario’s hair peeking out from beneath his cap.
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Form the Body
Form the rounded shape of Mario’s body. Next, outline the straps of his overalls. Then, add two large buttons.
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Draw the Arms
Attach his arms to the sides of his body. Now, form the shape of his gloves. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Add the Shoes
Form Paper Mario’s shoes at the base of his body.
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Color the Paper Mario Drawing
Let’s color our drawing of Paper Mario! First, use peach to shade his skin, and dark brown for his hair and mustache. Next, fill in the eyes with black. Now, color his cap and shirt red. Shade his overalls blue with yellow buttons. Fill in his gloves white with two black streaks. Then, use light brown for the shoes and white for the soles. Finally, color the “M” on his cap with red and fill in the circular background with white.
Draw Paper Mario PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF below! You can either download it or preview it. This resource will help you with your lesson on drawing Paper Mario, and it’s great for printing or sharing with friends.