How to Draw Cartoon Cheese: Easy 9-Step Guide

Perfect for young artists ages 5 and up, this cartoon cheese tutorial is a fun way to practice basic geometric shapes. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper. Follow along to create a playful, hole-filled wedge that brings a touch of whimsy to your sketchbook.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A bright, colorful cartoon cheese wedge drawing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Base

Two light pencil lines forming the angled side of a cheese wedge.

Start your drawing with two diagonal lines that angle downward. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the width of your cheese wedge later.

Step 2: Defining the Curves

Adding two curved lines to define the front face of the cheese.

Draw two soft curves between your diagonal lines. Tip: Leave a small gap between the curves and the top line to give your cheese a more organic, rounded look.

Step 3: Creating the Top Edge

Drawing the top surface of the cheese wedge with a curved line.

Add a curve at the top pointing upward, then a straight line extending in the opposite direction. Tip: Imagine the top of the cheese is like a gentle hill.

Step 4: Adding the First Hole

Drawing a small loop into the side line to represent a hole in the cheese.

Sketch a small loop before continuing your line. This creates the classic 'Swiss cheese' look. Tip: Don't worry if the loop isn't perfect; cheese holes come in all shapes!

Step 5: More Texture

Adding a second loop to the vertical side of the cheese wedge.

Cut another loop out of the vertical line you drew earlier. Tip: Varying the size of these loops makes your drawing look more realistic and less repetitive.

Step 6: Adding Depth

Adding more circular holes to the top and side of the cheese.

Add a loop to the right side and another near the top edge. Tip: Placing holes near the edges makes the cheese look like it has volume.

Step 7: Refining the Holes

Adding an oval shape to represent a hole on the face of the cheese.

Draw an oval and a curve pointing to the right. Tip: Use short, quick strokes to keep the lines smooth.

Step 8: Final Details

Adding a final oval hole near the bottom of the cheese wedge.

Outline another oval near the bottom. Tip: Make this one slightly smaller to show perspective.

Step 9: Completing the Outline

Final line art of the cartoon cheese wedge with multiple holes.

Sketch two final ovals of different sizes. Your cheese wedge is now complete! Tip: Erase any overlapping guidelines to clean up your sketch before coloring.

Coloring Your Masterpiece

Finished cartoon cheese drawing colored in shades of yellow.

Bring your cheese to life using three shades of yellow. Use the lightest yellow for the top and a darker shade inside the holes to create depth. Tip: Try adding a touch of orange or even blue-streaks if you want to draw a fancy 'gourmet' cheese!