Game Boy Drawing
Let’s learn how to draw a Game Boy! This lesson will take about 30 minutes, and you’ll be following simple steps to create your drawing. All you need is some blank paper, a pencil, and your favorite coloring materials.
In this lesson, you will focus on important parts like the bottom casing, the cartridge, and the screen. I will guide you through outlining these parts so you can see how they fit together. You can choose your own colors to make your Game Boy unique!
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a great drawing of a Game Boy that shows off its classic features. Remember to take your time and enjoy the process of learning how to draw!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Are you excited to start your drawing? Let’s begin by focusing on simple shapes. First, you’ll create the outlines of the Game Boy, which will help you see how everything fits together. As you work through this lesson, pay close attention to how the different parts relate in size and shape. This will make your drawing look neat and balanced! There are nine steps in total, so take your time and enjoy each part of the process. Once you’ve got your outlines down, you can add some fun details and colors to make your Game Boy stand out. Now, let’s get ready to draw your very own Game Boy!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Bottom Casing
Start by drawing a thin rectangular box for the bottom casing of the Game Boy. On the side of the casing, draw small rectangles for the light indicators and the power button.
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Attach the Cartridge
Draw the game cartridge inserted into the bottom casing.
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Form the Hinge
Form the long cylinder-shaped hinge connected to the bottom casing.
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Draw the Top Casing
Draw another rectangular box for the top casing of the Game Boy.
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Outline the Screen
Create a smaller rectangle to outline the screen. Then, write GAME BOY below the screen.
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Add the D-Pad
On the left side of the bottom casing, draw the cross-shaped directional pad.
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Draw the Action Buttons
On the right side, draw two circular action buttons with an oval outline surrounding them.
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Add the Menu Buttons and Speakers
Draw one small circular button at the top center of the bottom casing, and two more near the bottom corners. Then, add nine evenly spaced circles to outline the speakers.
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Color the Game Boy Drawing
First, color the screen blue. Next, shade the casing and the hinge with red. Use light gray for the background of the GAME BOY label. Now, color the light indicators green and light gray. Then, use dark red to fill in the speakers and power button section. Finally, color the D-pad, cartridge and buttons with dark shades of gray.
Gameboy Drawing PDF Download
Don’t forget to take a look at the PDF linked below! You can either preview it or download it. This resource is great for helping you with your Gameboy drawing lesson.