How to draw
How to Draw a Balloon
- Starter (level 1 of 5)
- 5 min
- 4 steps
- Ages 3–7 (a guide, not a rule)
Draw on paper: Paper, Pencil. Optional: Eraser, A red crayon or marker.
Draw it on the screen
A party balloon is a big, bouncy shape that floats on a string. It is a little taller than it is wide, and narrower at the bottom, where the knot is. Add a wiggly string and a shiny spot, and it is ready for a party.
Step by step
- New lines: purple, thick and glowing
- Lines you already drew: gray
Step 1 of 4
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Step 1 of 4 Draw a big oval for the balloon. Make it a little narrower at the bottom. -
Step 2 of 4 Draw a tiny triangle under the balloon for the knot. -
Step 3 of 4 Draw a long, wiggly string down from the knot. -
Step 4 of 4 Draw a small oval near the top for the shine.
You did it!
Your drawing does not have to look like this one. Every artist draws a little differently.
Tips for this drawing
Helpful hints
- Make the balloon much bigger than the knot.
- Wiggle the string gently, like a ribbon in the wind.
- Add a happy face if you like!
Common mistakes
- The balloon is a perfect circle. Make it a little taller than it is wide, and narrower at the bottom, like an egg.
- The string starts at the side of the balloon. Start the string at the knot, right in the middle of the bottom.
Make it simpler
Draw the oval, the knot and a straight string. Skip the shine.
