How to Draw Mario
Are you ready to draw Mario? This lesson will guide you through the process of illustrating this well-known character from video games. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and your choice of coloring tools.
As you follow along, focus on the shapes and details that make Mario have is distinctive look. Take your time with each part, and remember that practice helps improve your skills.
This lesson emphasizes understanding how to create characters through simple steps. By concentrating on the basics, you’ll gain confidence in your drawing abilities.
With patience and attention, you can create a great representation of Mario. Enjoy the process of learning and developing your art skills!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons | Colored Pencils | Markers (you choose)
- Black Marker (optional)
Before you start your own drawing, remember to be patient and enjoy the process. Drawing is all about observation, so pay close attention to how the shapes fit together and their sizes as you follow along. This lesson has several steps that will guide you through creating your version of Mario. Each step builds on the last, helping you understand how to shape your character. We will be drawing Mario as he is jumping, fist in the air. Oh what great fun this will be!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Draw the Head
Begin by creating a curved shape for Mario’s head and draw an ear on the side.
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Add the Cap
Draw his iconic cap on top of his head. Then, form the encircled letter “M” on the front of his cap.
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Draw the Face
Add his large rounded nose and draw a pair of oval eyes. Below the nose, draw his thick mustache. Then, form his wide open mouth. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines.
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Outline the Hair
Draw Mario’s hair around his ear.
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Draw the Overalls
Draw the straps of his overalls with circular buttons. Then, outline the rounded shape of his body.
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Add the Arms
Draw his long sleeves and form the shape of his gloves.
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Draw the Legs
Outline the pants of Mario’s overalls extending down from his torso.
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Form the Shoes
Form the shape of Mario’s shoes and outline the soles.
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Color the Mario Drawing
Start with a peach shade for Mario’s skin and black for his eyes. Next, color his hair, eyebrows, mustache, and shoes with shades of brown. Use red for his cap, shirt, and the “M” on his cap. Fill in his gloves and the circle on his cap with white. Then, color his overalls blue and the buttons yellow.
How to Draw Mario PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is a handy resource for learning how to draw Mario. The last page has a coloring book page with just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it to keep for later.