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

Ready to create a cozy bathroom scene? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to practice these simple shapes and lines.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, cartoon-style bathtub with water and bubbles, ready for a drawing lesson.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Main Basin

A simple rectangle with rounded corners representing the top rim of a bathtub.

Draw a large rectangle with rounded corners to form the top rim of the tub. Tip: Keep your pencil lines light so you can easily adjust the shape if needed.

Step 2: Defining the Tub Depth

Drawing a smaller rectangle inside the first to show the depth of the bathtub.

Draw a smaller, nested rectangle inside the first one to create the inner edge. Connect the sides with straight lines to give the tub a 3D look. Tip: Make sure your corners are rounded to keep the style consistent.

Step 3: Adding the Tub Feet

Adding two oval-shaped feet to the bottom of the bathtub structure.

Contour the top edge with an 'L' shaped line and sketch two irregular oval shapes at the bottom for the feet. Tip: These feet give your tub a classic, vintage claw-foot style.

Step 4: Sketching the Faucet

Adding a faucet structure to the back of the bathtub using curved lines.

Draw the back foot and start the faucet using 'J' shaped lines. Tip: If you make a mistake, use your eraser to gently clean up the lines where the faucet meets the tub rim.

Step 5: Faucet Details

Refining the faucet spout and adding a handle mechanism.

Add a curved rectangle for the spout and a circle with a small triangle for the handle. Tip: Keep the handle small so it looks proportional to the rest of the tub.

Step 6: Handle Mechanics

Adding detail to the faucet handle with small circles and ovals.

Draw a smaller circle inside the handle and add three tiny ovals around it. Tip: These ovals represent the grip or decorative bolts on the handle.

Step 7: Finishing the Handle

Completing the faucet handle with additional curved lines.

Use smooth, curved lines to define the shape of the remaining handle. Tip: Take your time here; slow, steady lines look much cleaner than fast, shaky ones.

Step 8: Adding Water

Adding flowing water and ripples to the bathtub drawing.

Draw water flowing from the faucet using curved lines and add a 'C' shaped ripple at the bottom. Tip: Use light, wavy lines to make the water look like it is moving.

Step 9: Final Splashes

Adding final splashes and ripples to the water for a dynamic look.

Add teardrop-shaped splashes and more ripples to create a playful, bubbly effect. Tip: Vary the size of your splashes to make the water look more realistic.

Step 10: Adding Color

The finished, colored bathtub drawing with water and bubbles.

Bring your drawing to life with color! Use light blues for the water and white or cream for the tub. Tip: Add a few circles to represent soap bubbles for extra fun!