How to Draw a Bean (Easy Step by Step)
A bean is a cute, simple subject because it is really just one big, soft shape. You only need an oval with a little dip at the top, plus a shiny curve and a few small marks to give it a happy face. It is a great first drawing for young artists.
- Easy
- 7 minutes
- 4 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 bean step by step
How to Draw a Bean · 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 bean body
Draw a big, wide oval shape. Then give the top a small dip in the middle, so the outline has two soft bumps, like a kidney bean. Draw it with one smooth, rounded line all the way around.
Step 3: The shiny curve
Near the top left inside the bean, draw a short curved line that follows the edge, like a little rainbow. Below it, add one tiny dash to show where the light is shining.
Step 4: Eyes and smile
In the middle of the bean, draw two round dots for eyes with a gap between them. Under them, draw a small curved smile that looks like a tiny bowl.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your bean? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw boba tea or how to draw a cupcake next.
Tips for drawing a bean
- Draw the oval first and lightly, then add the dip at the top. The dip is the trickiest part, so make it a gentle curve rather than a sharp point.
- Keep the shiny curve close to the edge and leave a gap between it and the outline. The gap is what makes it look like a reflection.
- Place the eyes at the same height and the smile in the middle between them, a little lower. This keeps the face looking friendly and even.
Free bean coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this bean 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 bean drawing
Try reddish brown for a kidney bean, or pink and speckled for a pinto bean. Leave the shiny curve and dash white so your bean looks glossy.
Bean fun fact for kids
Beans are seeds. Each bean in a pod could grow into a whole new bean plant if it gets soil, water, and sunshine.
Questions about drawing a bean
What shapes do I need to draw a bean?
You need one wide shape with a small dip at the top, a short curved line for the shine, a tiny dash, two dots, and a small smile. That is everything in this drawing.
How do I make my bean look cuter?
Make the eyes round and the smile small and low on the face. A little shiny curve near the top also makes the bean look plump and happy.
How do I draw a smooth bean outline?
Draw the shape slowly with one flowing line and try not to lift your pencil. If it looks wobbly, sketch it lightly first and then trace over it.
