How to Draw a Puzzle: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Looking for a fun way to practice geometric shapes? This puzzle drawing tutorial is perfect for ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and some paper to create your own interlocking masterpiece.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Colorful cartoon puzzle pieces arranged together, showcasing the final drawing result.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the First Edge

Pencil sketch showing the first curved edge of a puzzle piece with a tab and blank.

Start by drawing a long, slightly curved line. Add a 'C' shaped indentation on one side and a 'C' shaped protrusion on the other. Tip: Think of these as the 'lock and key' parts of the puzzle.

Step 2: Closing the First Piece

Pencil sketch completing the outline of the first square puzzle piece.

Connect your lines to form a rough square shape. Ensure the indentation and protrusion align naturally. Tip: Don't worry about perfect straight lines; puzzle pieces are often slightly organic in shape.

Step 3: Adding the Second Piece

Pencil sketch adding a second puzzle piece adjacent to the first.

Begin the second piece by drawing a straight line off the corner of the first. Use an 'L' shape to create the connection point. Tip: Keep the pieces touching so they look like they are actually locked together.

Step 4: Defining the Second Piece

Pencil sketch showing the completed outline of the second puzzle piece.

Use curved lines to finish the outer edges of the second piece. Make sure to include one 'C' shaped indentation. Tip: Vary the size of your curves to make the puzzle look more realistic.

Step 5: Drawing the Third Piece

Pencil sketch adding a third puzzle piece to the growing assembly.

Start the third piece from the corner of the first. Draw two sides, ensuring one has a protrusion that fits into the existing piece. Tip: This is where the 'interlocking' effect really starts to show.

Step 6: Completing the Third Piece

Pencil sketch showing the completed third puzzle piece.

Close the shape of the third piece with smooth, curved lines. Tip: If your lines look a bit wobbly, use your eraser to gently round them out.

Step 7: Adding the Fourth Piece

Pencil sketch adding a fourth puzzle piece to connect the existing ones.

Draw the fourth piece by connecting the corners of the first and third pieces. Use curved lines to bridge the gap. Tip: Imagine you are filling in a gap in a real jigsaw puzzle.

Step 8: Starting the Fifth Piece

Pencil sketch starting the fifth puzzle piece.

Outline the first two sides of the fifth piece. Ensure it has a clear protrusion and indentation. Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily fix any overlapping lines.

Step 9: Finalizing the Outline

Pencil sketch showing the complete outline of all puzzle pieces.

Complete the final piece by connecting the remaining edges. Your puzzle should now look like a cohesive group of pieces. Tip: Check that all pieces look like they could physically fit together.

Step 10: Adding Color

Finished drawing of a puzzle with colorful pieces.

Bring your puzzle to life with color! You can use different colors for each piece or draw a single image across all of them. Tip: Use a dark marker to outline the edges after coloring to make the pieces pop.