How to Draw Yoshi: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to bring your favorite video game companion to life? This tutorial is perfect for artists ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and some paper to master Yoshi's iconic look in just 15 minutes.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Snout

A simple pencil circle drawn on white paper, serving as the foundation for Yoshi's nose.

Start by drawing a simple circle. This will serve as the base for Yoshi's snout. Teacher's Tip: Keep this circle small and near the center of your page to leave room for his head and body.

Step 2: Defining the Face

Yoshi's face outline showing the snout and nostril details.

Extend curved lines from the snout to create the lower half of his face. Add two small curves at the very tip for his nostrils. Teacher's Tip: Use smooth, flowing motions to make his face look friendly.

Step 3: Creating the Eye Ridges

Drawing the M-shaped eye ridges above the snout.

Draw an 'M' shaped line above the snout to form the eye area. Add a curved line to define the brow. Teacher's Tip: Think of these as little hills sitting on top of his head.

Step 4: Adding Eye Detail

Adding oval eyes and the back of Yoshi's head.

Draw ovals inside the eye ridges and add half-circles on the back of his head. Teacher's Tip: Make the eyes large to give Yoshi his signature cute, wide-eyed expression.

Step 5: Sketching the Arm

Sketching the chest and arm with a clenched fist.

Outline the chest and the arm using curved lines. Draw the fist with overlapping curves. Teacher's Tip: Don't press too hard; overlapping lines can be tricky, so keep your eraser handy!

Step 6: Drawing the Saddle

Adding the saddle detail to Yoshi's back.

Connect the head to the back and draw the oval-shaped saddle. Teacher's Tip: The saddle should look like a small turtle shell sitting comfortably on his back.

Step 7: Adding the Legs

Outlining the tail and upper leg structure.

Use curved lines to define the tail, upper leg, and stomach. Teacher's Tip: Keep the curves soft to maintain Yoshi's rounded, cartoonish appearance.

Step 8: Drawing the Boot

Sketch the boot using an irregular shape for the sole and ankle. Teacher's Tip: Yoshi's boots are chunky, so make sure the base looks sturdy.

Step 9: Finalizing the Outline

Completing the drawing with the second boot and hand.

Draw the second boot and the extended hand. Use 'U' shapes for the fingers. Teacher's Tip: Check your proportions—make sure the hand looks balanced with the rest of the body.

Step 10: Coloring Your Yoshi

The finished Yoshi drawing colored in green, white, orange, and red.

Time to bring him to life! Use green for his body, white for the belly, orange for the boots, and red for the saddle. Teacher's Tip: Use light pressure with your colored pencils to create smooth, even shading.