How to Draw a Pinata (Easy Step by Step)
A pinata is a party favorite, and this one is a donkey built from simple shapes. You will draw a rounded body with a head and neck, four short legs, two ears, and a hanging string. Wavy rows on the side and a few wrapped candies finish the party look.
- Easy
- 15 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 pinata step by step
How to Draw a Pinata · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Back and belly
Start with a short sloping line at the top left, then draw a flat line to the right. Turn the corner, draw down the right side, and curve into a flat line along the bottom going left. Leave the left side open for now.
Step 2: Head and neck
Start where the sloping line begins at the top and draw a rounded box for the head. Then draw the front of the neck sloping down and to the right until it meets the left end of the bottom line.
Step 3: Four legs
Under the body, draw four short, narrow U shapes in a row, hanging from the bottom line. Keep them about the same size and space them in two pairs.
Step 4: Two ears
On top of the head, draw two tall, skinny loops side by side, pointing up. Start and end each one on the top line of the head.
Step 5: The eye
Near the front of the head, draw one small round dot and fill it in for the eye.
Step 6: Hanging string
Draw a straight line going up from the middle of the pinata's back. Finish it with a small circle at the top, like a loop for hanging.
Step 7: Wavy rows
On the side of the body, draw three rows of wavy lines, one above the other. Make each row a long, gentle wave that stretches across the body.
Step 8: Wrapped candies
Draw three wrapped candies on the ground around the pinata. For each one, draw a small oval in the middle and a little triangle on each end, like a twisted wrapper. Tilt each candy a different way.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your pinata? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a New Year baby or how to draw a red envelope next.
Tips for drawing a pinata
- Start with the back, right side, and bottom of the body, then close the shape with the head and neck. Everything else attaches to this outline, so take your time with it.
- Draw the four legs as two pairs and keep them the same size so the pinata stands steady.
- The wavy rows are the trickiest part. Try making a row of small smiles and frowns side by side, and keep each row about the same length.
- For the candy, draw the oval first and then add a triangle on each end pointing outward. Tilt each candy a different way so they look like they are tumbling.
Free pinata coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pinata 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 pinata drawing
Try bright party colors like pink, yellow, and turquoise, and use a different color for each wavy row. Color the candies in different colors too, and fill in the eye with a dark color.
Pinata fun fact for kids
The word pinata comes from an Italian word, pignatta, which means a pot. Early pinatas were made from clay pots, and today many are made from papier-mache, which is layers of paper and paste.
Questions about drawing a pinata
What shapes do I need to draw a pinata?
You need a rounded outline for the body, head, and neck, short U shapes for the legs, and tall loops for the ears. A line with a small circle makes the hanging string, and ovals with triangles make the candy.
How do I make my pinata look more fun?
Color each wavy row a different color and add more candy around it. A bright pattern makes it look ready for a party.
How do I draw the candy?
Start with a small oval in the middle. Then add a triangle on the left and right ends to make the twisted wrapper.
