How to Draw a Banana (Easy Step by Step)
A banana with a happy face is one of the easiest ways to start drawing. It is built from a long crescent, a small rounded stem, a U-shaped peel edge, and two leaf-shaped peels. Once you know these shapes, you can make your banana dance, wave, or peel itself.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a banana step by step
How to Draw a Banana · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The banana body
Draw a long, curved crescent shape, like a smile tipped on its side. Start near the top, curve down and to the right, then bring the line back up to close the shape.
Step 3: The stem
At the top of the banana, draw a small rounded rectangle, like a little chimney. Let its bottom sit right on the top edge of the banana.
Step 4: The peel edge
Draw a smooth, U-shaped curve across the banana, like a bowl. Start at the left edge, dip down, and end at the right edge.
Step 5: The right peel
On the right side, draw a curved flap shaped like a pointy leaf. Start at the banana, swoop out to a point, and curve back in lower down.
Step 6: The left peel
Do the same on the left side. Draw another leaf-shaped flap that swoops out to a point and curves back to the banana.
Step 7: The bottom band
Near the bottom, draw a gently curved line straight across the banana. Add a tiny dot below it for a little spot.
Step 8: The happy face
Draw two round dots for eyes in the middle of the banana, below the U-shaped curve. Add a small curved smile below and between them.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your banana? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw cherries or how to draw a hamburger next.
Tips for drawing a banana
- Sketch the crescent lightly first. If the curve looks wobbly, erase it and try again before you press hard.
- Make the two peel flaps about the same size, with pointy tips, so the banana looks balanced.
- Keep the face small and in the middle, between the U-shaped curve and the line near the bottom. Eyes that are too big can crowd the smile.
Free banana coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this banana 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 banana drawing
Color the banana a sunny yellow and the stem light green or brown. For a creative twist, make the peels rainbow colors.
Banana fun fact for kids
Bananas grow in bunches called hands, and each single banana in the bunch is called a finger. They grow pointing up toward the sky, not hanging down.
Questions about drawing a banana
What shapes do I need to draw a banana?
You need a long curved crescent for the body, a small rounded rectangle for the stem, a U-shaped curve, and two leaf shapes for the peels. Dots and a little curve make the face.
How do I make my banana look cuter?
Add two round eyes and a small smile, and keep the face small so it does not feel crowded. Even leaf-shaped peels on both sides help it look friendly.
How do I draw a banana peel opening?
Draw a U-shaped curve across the banana, then add a pointy leaf shape on each side. The flaps should curve outward like open petals.
