How to Draw Marshmallows
Young artists will love learning how to draw marshmallows with 9 simple illustrative steps.
Enjoy this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw marshmallows. This easy marshmallows lesson is perfect for younger students looking to learn how to draw.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and simple to follow! Expect this drawing to last about 20 minutes, but the creative process may actually take more time if a background is drawn in addition to the subject matter.
Enjoy learning how to draw marshmallows. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some personal details. It is time to get drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw Marshmallows Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this post, we will discover how to draw marshmallows with basic drawing tools. Be sure to observe the different sizes and shapes within the artwork of the marshmallows. The pencil lines in each step is outlined in blue so you can observe the current parts that you should be working on.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Outline The Wrapper
Outline the shape of the marshmallows wrapper by drawing a rectangular shape with bumps on the corners.
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Draw The Packaging Design
Draw the packaging design of the wrapper by creating two wavy lines.
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Add A Stick
Add a stick to the packaging design by drawing the line as shown.
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Attach The Marshmallow
Attach a marshmallow to the stick on the packaging by creating a rectangular shape with rounded corners. Then, draw a curve connecting two corners of the marshmallow like in the illustration to make it look 3d. Be sure to erase parts of the stick that overlaps with the marshmallow.
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Write The Text
Write the text “MARSHMALLOWS” on the packaging.
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Draw A Marshmallow
Draw a marshmallow by creating a rectangular shape with rounded corners like earlier. Next, draw the curve forming the flat side of the marshmallow.
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Add More Marshmallows
Fill the right side of the wrapper with marshmallows as shown.
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Draw Marshmallows Outside The Wrapper
Let’s add a few marshmallows placed outside the wrapper like in the illustration.
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Complete The Marshmallows Drawing
Let’s complete our marshmallows illustration. First, color the background of the packaging with red and blue crayons. Next, color the marshmallows with a white crayon. Use an orange crayon to shade the sides of the marshmallows. Now, color in the stick with a brown crayon. Then, add shadows to your drawing using a purple crayon as shown.
How to Draw Marshmallows PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw Marshmallows. 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!