How to Draw a Worm (Easy Step by Step)
A worm peeking out of an apple is a silly, friendly picture that is easy to draw. It is built from a big rounded apple shape, a stem with a leaf, and a wavy worm body with a smiling face and stripes. Kids can practice curves and see how simple shapes turn into a character.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a worm step by step
How to Draw a Worm · 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 apple
Draw a big round apple shape that is a little wider than it is tall. Add a small dip at the top and a tiny dip at the bottom so it looks like an apple.
Step 3: Stem and leaf
Start at the dip in the top of the apple and draw a short curved stem going up. At the top of the stem, draw a pointy leaf shaped like a lemon.
Step 4: The worm's right side
Start next to the stem at the top of the apple. Draw a wavy line that curves down and to the left, all the way to the bottom of the apple.
Step 5: The worm's left side
Draw a second wavy line on the left, a little distance from the first one, to make the body. At the bottom, let it curl around into a loop like a little tail.
Step 6: Face and stripes
Close the bottom of the head, then add two round dots for eyes and a little smile. Draw short slanted lines across the body to make stripes.
Step 7: The leaf vein
Draw one short, slightly slanted line in the middle of the leaf.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your worm? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a mushroom or how to draw a sunflower next.
Tips for drawing a worm
- Sketch the apple as a light circle first, then add the dips at the top and bottom once the shape feels right.
- The wavy body is the trickiest part. Draw the right edge first, then draw the left edge beside it so the two lines stay about the same distance apart.
- Make the stripes short lines that lean the same way, and stop them at the edges of the body so they do not poke out.
Free worm coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this worm 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 worm drawing
Try a red or green apple with a pink or light green worm, and a bright green leaf. For a creative twist, give the worm a tiny hat or draw a few more apples with worms peeking out.
Worm fun fact for kids
Earthworms breathe through their skin instead of using lungs. They also have no eyes, but they can sense light with special cells in their skin.
Questions about drawing a worm
What shapes do I need to draw a worm in an apple?
You need a big rounded shape for the apple, a short curved stem, and a pointy leaf. The worm is two wavy lines side by side with a round head at the top.
How do I make my worm look cuter?
Give it a big smile and two round dot eyes in the middle of the head. A round head and a curly tail also make it look friendlier.
How do I draw a wiggly worm body?
Draw one wavy curve first, then draw a second curve beside it, like a long road. Add short stripe lines across the road to show the worm's rings.
