Who’s ready for a tasty Thanksgiving art treat? 🍽️ In today’s tutorial, we’ll learn how to draw a cute bowl of mashed potatoes – perfect for kids, preschoolers, and beginner artists! This easy cartoon mashed potato drawing for beginners is a fun way to celebrate holiday foods while learning basic shapes and lines. So grab your drawing tools and let’s get sketching!
What You Need:
- A pencil
- An eraser
- A black marker (for outlining)
- Coloring tools (crayons, markers, or colored pencils)
- Drawing paper
Step by Step Mashed Potatoes Drawing Instructions
Step 1 – Draw the Bowl Shape
Start by drawing a wide “U” shape for the bowl. The top should be slightly curved like a gentle smile, and the sides drop down and round out to form a big, cozy bowl.
Step 2 – Add a Butter Cube
Draw a tiny square or rounded rectangle hovering just above the center of the bowl. This will be the little cube of butter that melts deliciously on top of your mashed potatoes!
Step 3 – Sketch the Gravy Drip
Now add the wavy gravy line attached to the butter. It looks like a dripping squiggle that spreads out like a mini cloud — yum!
Step 4 – Pile On the Mashed Potatoes
Draw a big, round potato mound beneath the butter and gravy. Make it fluffy with some bumpy lines to look like soft scoops stacked up high.
Step 5 – Add Texture to the Potatoes
Add a few curved lines to the mashed potato mound to give it some fluffy texture. These tiny curves make it look soft and realistic.
Step 6 – Draw a Cute Face!
Let’s give our mashed potatoes some personality! Draw two black circles for eyes near the bottom of the bowl and a small smiling mouth between them. So cute!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I turn this into other holiday foods?
Absolutely! Try adding a turkey leg next to the bowl or drawing cranberry sauce on the side.
What if I make a mistake while drawing?
No worries! Use your eraser and try again—drawing is all about practice and fun.
Can I add my own toppings?
Yes! Add herbs, cheese sprinkles, or even draw little steam lines to show it’s warm and fresh.
What age is this tutorial suitable for?
It’s perfect for ages 4 and up—super beginner-friendly and fun for all ages!
Printable Drawing Tutorials
Download Printable How to draw a bowl of mashed potatoes Drawing Tutorials
You Did It!
Yay! You just finished drawing a super cute bowl of mashed potatoes—great job! 🥔🎉 Want to make it even more special? Add a Thanksgiving table background, draw other holiday foods around it, or give it a festive hat! Don’t forget to share your art with friends and family, print this guide to draw it again, or come back for more tasty drawing fun!
