How to Draw a Cube (Easy Step by Step)
Learn how to easily draw a cube in a few simple steps. You'll start with a basic outline and add details to transform it into a cute character with a smile.
- Begin your cube drawing with a six-sided outline.
- Add two lines for the top and one line down the middle.
- Finish your cube with two dots, a curve, and a sparkle to create a character.
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
A cube is one of the friendliest shapes to draw, and with two eyes and a smile it turns into a cute little character. This drawing starts from a six-sided outline, adds two lines for the top and one line down the middle, and finishes with two dots, a curve, and a small sparkle.
- Easy
- 8 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a cube step by step
How to Draw a Cube · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The cube outline
Draw a tall six-sided shape like a hexagon with slightly rounded corners. Make the top two sides slope down toward the middle at the top, and the bottom two sides slope up, with the left and right sides standing straight up.
Step 2: The top face
Start at the top of the left side and draw a line sloping down to a point near the middle. Then draw a line from that point up to the top of the right side, to make the flat top of the cube.
Step 3: The middle edge
Start at the point where your two top lines meet. Draw a straight line down to the bottom point of the cube to split the front into two sides.
Step 4: Two round eyes
On the right side of the cube, draw two small round dots side by side. Make them a little apart, with the left one a bit lower than the right one.
Step 5: A happy smile
Between and below the eyes, draw a small curved line like a smile. Make it a bowl shape, curving up at both ends.
Step 6: A little sparkle
Near the top right corner of the right side, draw a small diamond with rounded points, like a twinkling star.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your cube? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a rocket or how to draw a shooting star next.
Tips for drawing a cube
- Keep the line down the middle straight. Use a ruler or the edge of a book if wobbly lines bother you.
- Make the left and right sides of the outline about the same height so your cube does not look tipped over.
- Draw the eyes and smile on the right side only, and keep the two eyes about the same size so the face looks friendly.
Free cube coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cube coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your cube drawing
Try a different color for each side, such as light blue for the top, mint for the left, and yellow for the right, so the cube looks three-dimensional. Fill the eyes and smile with dark gray or black. For a creative twist, give your cube a pattern of dots like a die.
Cube fun fact for kids
A cube has 6 flat faces, 12 edges, and 8 corners. Dice are cubes, and so are many sugar lumps and building blocks.
Questions about drawing a cube
What shapes do I need to draw a cube?
Start with a hexagon, which is a six-sided shape. Then add two slanted lines for the top and one straight line down the middle to show the top and two sides.
How do I make my cube look 3D?
Draw the top face with two slanted lines that meet in a point, then add a straight edge down from that point. Coloring each side a slightly different shade helps a lot too.
How do I make my cube look cuter?
Add two round eyes and a small smile on the right side. A tiny sparkle near the top corner makes it look extra happy.
