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Draw the wiggly body
Draw a long thick body that wiggles up and down like a wave, with round ends. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Worm
This cartoon worm is a long wiggly body, a band, two eyes, a smile, ring lines, dirt and grass. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 10 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon worm, step by step
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Add the band
Near the head end, draw a slightly wider band around the body.
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Draw the eyes
On the head end, draw two round eyes with a white shine.
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Add the smile and cheeks
Under the eyes, draw a happy smile and a pink oval on each side.
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Draw the ring lines
Draw short lines across the body to show the rings.
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Draw the dirt and grass
Under the worm, draw a hill of dirt with little dots and some grass on top.
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Color your worm
Pink for the worm, darker pink for the band, brown for the dirt and green for the grass.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon worm
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Wavy body
Draw the body like a wave going up and down.
3
Round ends
Make both ends round, not flat.
4
Ring lines
Short lines across the body show the worm rings.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your worm, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon worm in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon worm easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is this a good first drawing?
Yes. A worm is one of the easiest animals to draw. It is just a thick wavy line.
Why do worms have rings?
A worm body is made of many small parts called segments.
What colors do I need for a cartoon worm?
Pink, dark pink, brown and green.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
