How to Draw a Kiwi (Easy Step by Step)
This kiwi is fun because you get to draw it two ways: a smiling slice and a fuzzy whole fruit. It is built from ovals, dots, and short dashes, so there are no hard shapes to learn. Once you can draw an egg shape, you can draw this kiwi.
- 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 kiwi step by step
How to Draw a Kiwi · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The outer skin
Draw a big tall oval for the skin of the sliced kiwi. Make it a little wider at the bottom, like an egg.
Step 3: The green flesh
Inside the first oval, draw a smaller oval that follows the same shape. Leave an even gap all the way around, like a crust.
Step 4: The center
Near the top of the inner oval, draw a small tall oval for the pale center of the kiwi. Keep it in the middle, a little above halfway.
Step 5: Two round eyes
Below the center, draw two round dots side by side and color them in. Leave a small space between them for the smile.
Step 6: Seeds and smile
Draw small dots in a ring around the center oval, like tiny seeds. Then add a little curvy smile between the eyes.
Step 7: The whole kiwi
Next to the slice, draw a big egg shape for the whole kiwi. Add a tiny bump at the top where the stem was.
Step 8: Fuzzy skin marks
Fill the whole kiwi with short slanted dashes. Space them out in rows so they look like fuzzy bits of skin.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kiwi? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a dragon fruit or how to draw boba tea next.
Tips for drawing a kiwi
- Draw the inner oval after the outer one and keep the gap the same size all around. If it gets too close on one side, just curve the next part to match.
- Make the seed dots the same size and place them in a ring around the center, like the numbers on a clock. Start with the top and bottom dots, then fill in the sides.
- Draw the dashes on the whole kiwi all leaning the same way. Leave a little space between them so the skin looks fuzzy, not crowded.
Free kiwi coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kiwi 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 kiwi drawing
Color the ring between the ovals brown, the inside bright green, and the center a pale yellow-green. For a creative twist, give the whole kiwi a sleepy face to match its smiling friend.
Kiwi fun fact for kids
The kiwi fruit is named after the kiwi bird of New Zealand, because its brown, fuzzy skin looks a bit like the bird's feathers. Its tiny black seeds are safe to eat.
Questions about drawing a kiwi
What shapes do I need to draw a kiwi?
You need ovals for the skin, the flesh, and the center. Add small dots for the seeds and eyes, and short dashes for the fuzzy skin.
How do I make my kiwi look cuter?
Put the eyes low on the slice and keep the smile small and curvy between them. Round, solid eyes make the face look sweet and friendly.
How do I draw the fuzzy skin of a kiwi?
Use short slanted dashes instead of drawing every hair. Make them all lean the same way and spread them evenly across the fruit.
