How to Draw Building Blocks (Easy Step by Step)
Building blocks are a great first drawing because every piece is a rounded rectangle. This guide stacks five of them into a tower and adds a small group of two blocks on the ground beside it. You only need rectangles, a few small bumps, and some short curved lines.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw building blocks step by step
How to Draw Building Blocks · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The wide bottom block
Near the bottom, draw a long, flat rectangle with soft rounded corners. This is the base of your tower.
Step 2: Side lines of the tower
Above the bottom block, draw one long flat line going across. Then draw short lines going up on the right side, so the tower begins to rise. Add a few little bumps and curved lines off to the right for the blocks on the ground.
Step 3: The next block up
Draw a rounded rectangle sitting on top of the tower, a bit narrower than the blocks below it. Its bottom edge rests on the block underneath.
Step 4: The top block and studs
Draw the smallest rounded rectangle at the very top, and add two small bumps on its top edge for studs. Then draw a short curved shine line inside the left corner of each tower block.
Step 5: The long block
On the right side, draw a long, low rounded rectangle lying on the ground. Its top edge sits just under the small studs you already drew.
Step 6: The small block
Draw a small rounded square sitting on the right end of the long block. It sits right under the stud and shine line from before.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your building blocks? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a spinning top or how to draw a puzzle piece next.
Tips for drawing building blocks
- Make each tower block a little narrower than the one below it. This keeps the tower looking steady, and it is the trickiest part to get right.
- Round the corners on purpose. Draw each corner as a small curve instead of a sharp point, so the blocks look chunky and toy-like.
- Draw the studs as short, rounded bumps on top of a block. Try to keep the studs on the same block the same size.
Free building blocks coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this building blocks 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 building blocks drawing
Color each block a different bright color, like red, blue, yellow, green, and orange, to make a rainbow tower. For a creative twist, give the small blocks on the ground a pattern of stripes or dots.
Building blocks fun fact for kids
The name LEGO comes from the Danish words leg godt, which mean play well.
Questions about drawing building blocks
What shapes do I need to draw building blocks?
You need rounded rectangles for the blocks and small rounded bumps for the studs on top. A short curved line in a corner makes the block look shiny.
How do I make my block tower look steady?
Start with the widest block at the bottom and make each block above it a little narrower. Let each block sit right on top of the one below it.
How do I make my blocks look more like toys?
Round the corners, add studs on top, and draw a little shine line in one corner. Then color each block in a bold, bright color.
