In this art lesson, I will show you how to draw Gumball – the main character of the animated series The Amazing World of Gumball.

How to Draw Gumball: Introduction

This lesson on drawing Gumball will be useful for those who are interested in cartoons and fine arts. It is also suitable for kids who like drawing characters with unique and unusual appearances. If you enjoy working on characters that are a bit different, this tutorial may be relevant.

Over time, the design of Gumball has changed in various episodes. The character’s drawing style has seen several adjustments, sometimes small, sometimes more noticeable. This guide is created to help you draw different versions of Gumball from across the series, regardless of which one you choose.

Pay close attention to the specific features that make Gumball recognizable, such as the shape of his head, his facial expression, and the style of his clothing. These elements are very important to illustrating the character accurately.

Although drawing Gumball may seem bit difficult due to his specific features and the variations in his appearance, the instructions will help simplify the process. By following the steps carefully and repeating the lines as shown, you should be able to complete the drawing without facing major difficulties.

Gumball Drawing Tutorial

Materials

Pencil
Paper
Eraser
Coloring supplies

Time needed: 25 minutes

How to Draw Gumball

Draw the head shape.
His head is large, round, and slightly asymmetrical, with a wider portion toward the right. Use light, curved lines to form this basic shape. Notice that the bottom right of the head has a subtle indentation, which will help later in adding facial features.
Add the neck and torso.
The torso is narrow and elongated, almost like a bean or a teardrop shape. Make the lines for the body slightly curved to create a more natural shape. Ensure that the torso remains small compared to the head. The outline should be simple at this stage, as more details will be added later.
Sketch the arms.
To draw the arms of Gumball, create two simple geometric shapes, extending from the sides of the torso. The arms are thin and look really simple. Keep the proportions small and cartoonish. The arms should end just above the area where the legs will be drawn.
Add the legs of Gumball.
Next, draw Gumball’s legs, which are quite short and simple. Each leg is a narrow shape, starting slightly narrower at the top and widening toward the bottom to indicate the feet. At this point, you still don’t need to add any detailed features, just the basic shapes of the legs.
Add ears and tail.
The ears of Gumball are small, round, and positioned on top of the head, resembling semi-circles. Next, add the tail on the side of the body, coming from behind Gumball. The tail is thin and curved, extending just slightly outward.
Draw the eyes, nose, and whiskers.
Start with two large circular eyes that are set close together in the middle of the face. Add two smaller circles inside for the pupils. Below the eyes, draw Gumball’s wide, oval-shaped nose. Don’t forget to add the whisker marks on either side of the face, which are straight lines starting from the middle of the cheeks.
Add more details to the face and body.
In this step, refine the details of the face and body of the character. Start by adding a simple, curved smile below Gumball’s nose. Then, add the collar around his neck and the waist line on his torso. Draw the lines for his sleeves and the bottom of his pants. Finally, add the small paws at the ends of his arms.
Refine the drawing of Gumball
At this stage, go over your Gumball drawing and refine the lines, smoothing out any rough areas. Erase any unnecessary guidelines or overlapping lines. This is your opportunity to clean up the drawing and ensure everything is polished before adding color.
Add colors to your artwork.
Gumball’s fur is light blue, so fill in the head, ears, and body with this shade. His nose is black, and the inner part of the mouth is pink. The shirt should be orange with blue cuffs, while his pants are black. Make sure to color each section carefully.

Additional Content

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Don’t forget to download the PDF version of this lesson. In it, you’ll find the step-by-step instructions, a coloring page, a tracing worksheet, and a grid drawing worksheet.

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