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

Ready to bring a mischievous Minion to life? This tutorial is perfect for ages 5 and up, requiring only a pencil, paper, and an eraser. Follow these simple steps to build confidence in your drawing skills while creating your very own yellow sidekick.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished Minion drawing displayed as a featured art project.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes

Close-up pencil sketch of two large Minion eyes with pupils and eyelids on white paper.

Start by drawing two large circles for the goggles. Add a curved line inside each to create the eyelids. Tip: Draw these lightly—if they aren't perfectly symmetrical, it just adds character to your Minion!

Step 2: Defining the Goggles

Pencil drawing showing the addition of a thick, peanut-shaped frame around the Minion's eyes.

Outline the goggles by drawing a peanut-shaped frame around the eyes. Add small curved lines on the outer edges to give the goggles a 3D depth. Tip: Keep your pencil strokes smooth and rounded.

Step 3: The Head and Strap

Drawing the strap attachment and the rounded top of the Minion's head.

Draw two small rectangles on the side of the goggles for the strap. Then, draw a long, smooth curved line over the top to form the head. Tip: Imagine you are drawing the top of a pill shape.

Step 4: Body and Smile

Pencil sketch showing the elongated body of the Minion and a wide, friendly smile.

Extend two long, parallel lines down from the goggles to create the sides of the body. Add a wide, curved line for a big smile. Tip: A wider smile makes your Minion look extra happy!

Step 5: Overall Straps

Adding the overall straps and bib details to the Minion's torso.

Draw two curved rectangles on the shoulders for the overall straps, adding a small circle on each for the buttons. Use three lines to create the bib of the overalls. Tip: Ensure the bib is centered under the chin.

Step 6: Shaping the Overalls

Outlining the bottom section of the Minion's blue denim overalls.

Continue the lines from the bib down the sides to form the bottom of the overalls. Tip: Keep the lines curved to give the Minion a soft, rounded shape.

Step 7: Arms and Gloves

Adding arms and gloved hands to the Minion character.

Draw the arms bent at the elbows using two curved lines. Sketch the gloved hands at the ends. Tip: Use overlapping lines to make the gloves look like they have fingers.

Step 8: Adding the Logo

Draw the pocket on the front of the overalls, and add the 'G' logo inside a circle. Shade around the letter. Tip: Take your time with the 'G' to make it look neat.

Step 9: Legs and Shoes

Adding the final details of the legs and shoes to complete the Minion outline.

Finish the drawing by adding the legs and shoes at the bottom. Tip: Keep the shoes small and rounded to match the Minion's cute style.

Step 10: Bring it to Life with Color

A fully colored, vibrant Minion character drawing.

Time to color! Use bright yellow for the skin, blue for the overalls, and black for the gloves and shoes. Tip: Use light pressure with your colored pencils to get an even, vibrant finish.