How to Draw a Bowling Ball
Hey there, little artists! Ready to learn how to draw a bowling ball? Let’s dive in and have a blast with this super easy step-by-step guide!
This awesome bowling ball instruction guide is made just for younger artists like you who are excited to start their drawing adventure.
Guess what? We’ve got all the drawing steps right here, making it super fun and simple to follow along! Plan for about 20 minutes of creative joy. And guess what? If you want to add a cool background to your masterpiece, it might take a bit longer—and that’s totally okay!
Creating art is a total blast, especially when you have this easy-peasy lesson to follow.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Bowling Ball Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
Hey there, young artists! Today, we’re going on an artistic adventure to draw a fantastic bowling ball using simple drawing tools. Let’s get ready for a ball-rolling good time!
We’ll pay special attention to the sizes and shapes of each part of the bowling ball, making sure it’s just right.
And here’s a cool tip: the new lines we’ll be adding in each step will be lined in blue! That way, you can see exactly what’s new and exciting in your drawing.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Form The Shape Of The Bowling Ball

First, draw a big circle to form the shape of the bowling ball.
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Outline The Gripping Hole

Now, draw a small oval to form the gripping hole on the surface of the bowling ball.
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Draw The Interior Of The Bowling Ball

Next, draw a curved line to form the interior of the bowling ball visible from the gripping hole.
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Add The Second Gripping Hole

Add another oval shaped hole to draw the second gripping hole.
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Form The Third Gripping Hole

Then, draw the third gripping hole similar to the previous steps.
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Complete The Bowling Ball Drawing

Let’s add some color to our drawing of a bowling ball! First, shade the surface of the bowling ball with a light blue crayon. Next, use darker shades of blue to fill in the interior of the ball visible in the gripping holes.
How to Draw a Bowling Ball PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Bowling Ball. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!
