How to Draw a Bubble Bath: Easy 10-Step Guide

Ready to bring a relaxing scene to life? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5+ to practice drawing organic shapes and overlapping forms. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite markers to create a bubbly masterpiece.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished drawing of a bathtub filled with bubbles and a rubber ducky.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Tub Rim

Pencil sketch of a curved bathtub rim showing the top edge and depth perspective.

Draw a long, curved bean shape to form the top rim of the tub. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil strokes light so you can easily adjust the shape if it looks a bit lopsided!

Step 2: Defining the Basin

Drawing the main body of the bathtub with two small feet at the base.

Add a curved line beneath the rim to create the basin, then sketch two small, irregular shapes at the bottom for the tub's feet. Tip: Use short, rounded strokes to make the feet look sturdy.

Step 3: Adding the First Bubbles

Adding the third leg to the tub and sketching the first layer of circular bubbles.

Draw the third leg and begin filling the tub with overlapping circles. Tip: Don't worry about making the bubbles perfect; real bubbles are all different sizes and shapes!

Step 4: Building the Foam

Increasing the volume of bubbles inside the tub and refining the inner rim.

Add more overlapping circles to create a thick layer of foam. Use a curved line to define the inner rim of the tub. Tip: Erase the lines inside the bubbles to make them look like they are sitting on top of the water.

Step 5: Sketching the Faucet

Adding an L-shaped faucet pipe to the side of the bathtub.

Draw an 'L' shaped pipe for the faucet, adding a small square at the end. Tip: Use a ruler if you want the pipe to look perfectly straight, or keep it freehand for a cartoon style.

Step 6: Drawing Flowing Water

Adding flowing water texture coming out of the faucet into the tub.

Draw water pouring from the faucet using 'U' shaped lines to show movement. Tip: Use light, wavy lines to suggest the water is splashing into the bubbles.

Step 7: Adding Faucet Controls

Drawing a hexagonal faucet handle and additional bubbles.

Draw a six-sided shape for the faucet handle and add more bubbles around the tub. Tip: A hexagonal shape makes the handle look like a real metal knob.

Step 8: Floating Bubbles

Adding floating bubbles in the air above the bathtub.

Draw a few stray bubbles floating in the air above the tub using simple ovals. Tip: Varying the size of the bubbles adds a sense of realism to your drawing.

Step 9: Final Touches

Adding a puddle and spilled bubbles on the floor to complete the scene.

Draw a puddle on the floor with a few spilled bubbles. Tip: Use a slightly darker line for the floor puddle to ground your drawing.

Step 10: Coloring Your Masterpiece

The final colored bubble bath drawing with a rubber ducky.

Color your tub white or cream, and add bright colors for the bubbles. Tip: Add a little yellow for a rubber ducky to make the scene extra fun!