How to Draw a Watermelon: Easy Watermelon Drawing for Kids
How to draw a watermelon slice in 8 easy steps
A watermelon slice is the perfect summer drawing, and it might be the easiest one on the whole site. This watermelon drawing for kids is really just one big smile shape: a straight line across the top, a giant curve underneath, two more curves for the rind, and a handful of tiny teardrop seeds. When it is colored in, the green, cream and red bands make it look juicy enough to eat.
Follow the eight steps below on paper, or tap "Draw it live" and DrawAlong will guide each line on screen, checking every stroke as you go.
How to draw a watermelon slice, step by step
1Draw the big slice: a straight line across the top and a giant smile curve under it
Start with the biggest shape: draw a straight line across, then a giant smile curve that swings down and back up to close the slice.
2Draw the rind: a slightly smaller curve inside, from the top line back to the top line
Draw the rind: a slightly smaller curve inside the slice, starting and ending on the top line. The space between the two curves is the green rind.
3Add one more thin curve just inside the rind
Add one more thin curve just inside the last one. This makes the pale stripe between the rind and the juicy red part.
4Draw a tiny teardrop seed on the left
Time for seeds! Draw a tiny teardrop on the left side of the red part, with its point aiming at the middle of the top line.
5Add another seed a little lower down
Add another teardrop seed a little lower down.
6Draw a seed right in the middle
Draw a seed right in the middle, pointing straight up.
7Add a seed on the other side
Add a matching seed on the other side.
8Finish with one last seed on the right
Finish with one last seed on the right. Your watermelon slice is done!
Time to color!
Color the outer band green, keep the thin stripe cream, fill the big middle with coral red, and tap each seed black for that classic juicy watermelon look.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a watermelon a good drawing for young kids?
- Yes, it is one of the friendliest starters we have. The whole slice is one big smile shape, the rind is just two more curves, and the seeds are tiny. Most 4 and 5 year olds can finish it in a few minutes.
- What if the curves come out wobbly?
- Wobbly is fine! DrawAlong checks each line gently, so a bumpy curve that follows the guide still counts. Real watermelons are not perfect circles either.
- What do we need to draw it?
- On paper, just a pencil and something red and green to color with. Or draw it right in the browser: DrawAlong works on tablets, phones and computers with nothing to install.
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