How to Draw a Box of Crayons (Easy Step by Step)
A box of crayons with a smiling face is a fun first drawing because every part is a simple shape. You will use a rounded rectangle for the box and tall shapes with arched tops for the six crayons. A few short lines and dots add the wrappers and the happy face, and a wavy line finishes the box.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a box of crayons step by step
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Step 1: The crayon box
Draw a wide rectangle with rounded corners, like a soft pillow shape. Make it wider than it is tall, and leave plenty of room above it for the crayons.
Step 2: The first crayon
Near the middle of the top edge of the box, draw two straight lines going up from the box. Close the top with a rounded arch that has a small tip, like a tall tunnel.
Step 3: Crayons on each side
Draw one more crayon on each side of the first one, standing on the top edge of the box. Give each one straight sides and an arched top, and leave a gap between them for more crayons.
Step 4: Crayons in the gaps
Fill the gaps with three more crayons that stand on the top edge of the box: one between the left crayon and the tall one, and two between the tall one and the right crayon. Make them shorter than their neighbors so the tops sit at different heights.
Step 5: Wrapper stripes
Near the top of each crayon, draw two short straight lines across it from one side to the other. These make the paper wrapper bands.
Step 6: A happy face
On the box, draw two small dots for eyes, with space between them. Between the eyes and a little lower, draw a small curved smile like a tiny bowl.
Step 7: The wavy line
Under the face, draw a long wiggly line that goes up and down like gentle ocean waves. Start near the left side of the box and end near the right side, keeping it away from the edges.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your box of crayons? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a stack of books or how to draw a globe next.
Tips for drawing a box of crayons
- Draw the crayons at different heights. If they are all the same, the picture looks stiff, and uneven crayons look more like a real box.
- Make the tops by drawing a gentle arch, like a rounded hill with a small tip. It is easier to curve the line slowly than to draw a sharp triangle.
- Keep the wavy line smooth by drawing it in one go without lifting your pencil. Let your hand go up and down like a roller coaster.
Free box of crayons coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this box of crayons 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 box of crayons drawing
Give each crayon its own bright color, like red, blue, green, purple, yellow, and orange, and color the wrapper bands white or a lighter shade. For a creative twist, color the box like a rainbow, or color the wavy line in your favorite color.
Box of crayons fun fact for kids
The first Crayola crayons were sold in 1903, and a box of eight cost a nickel.
Questions about drawing a box of crayons
What shapes do I need to draw a box of crayons?
You need one wide rounded rectangle for the box and six tall shapes with arched tops for the crayons. Add short lines for the wrappers, two dots and a small curve for the face, and a wavy line on the box.
How do I make my crayon box look cuter?
Draw the smile a little lower than the eyes and keep the eyes small with space between them. Rounding the corners of the box more also makes it look softer and friendlier.
How do I draw crayons that stand up straight?
Draw two straight lines going up from the box, keeping them the same distance apart the whole way. A ruler or the edge of a piece of paper can help you keep the lines straight.
