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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow Drawing Eggs: 4 Easy Steps with Visual Guides PDF download Download Article Quickly draw an egg shape for Easter…or just ‘cause! Explore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Video Questions & Answers Tips and Warnings Related Articles Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: January 31, 2025

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 132,707 times.

Trying to draw an egg but you just can't get it right? Then follow this tutorial to learn a trick how to get the egg shape right. It's really quite easy!

Note: follow the red line for each step.

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  1. Step 1 First gather all the necessary utensils: 1 First gather all the necessary utensils: paper, pencil, razor gum, pencil sharpener and watercolors. You might want to also use a ruler.
    • Start by drawing a vertical line delimited at each end by a small horizontal line (this will help you know where the top and the bottom of the egg must be).
  2. Step 2 Over the vertical... 2 Over the vertical line draw three horizontal lines of different sizes delimited at each end by a small horizontal line (this will help you outline the shape of the egg).
    • These horizontal lines will help you create the perfect egg shape.
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  3. Step 3 Now outline the egg shape over the “skeleton”. 3 Now outline the egg shape over the “skeleton”.
    • Follow the vertical top and bottom, and the horizontal left and right delimitation marks to create the shape of the egg.
  4. Step 4 Add in some color. 4 Add in some color.
    • Erase the “skeleton” from the egg interior and color with the watercolors.
    • Try to color following the shape of the egg.
    • Use light blue and light gray.
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  • Question Can I draw it another way? Community Answer Community Answer Yes. You can draw an egg however you like. This is just a suggestion. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 19 Helpful 38
  • Question I play Animal Jam, and it's the Spring Festival right now. I want to make a masterpiece of an egg to send to AJHQ, but I don't want to have to draw the whole outline. Do I have to? Community Answer Community Answer Yes, you must draw out the whole outline. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 20 Helpful 30
  • Question Can't I just draw a circle? Community Answer Community Answer You're right when it comes to some eggs, but most birds' eggs have bigger bottoms and smaller tops. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 35 Helpful 28
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  • Use plenty of water to dilute the watercolor to a light shade. Thanks Helpful 20 Not Helpful 10
  • Always use a smaller paper sheet under the hand with which you are drawing to avoid smudging the pencil. Thanks Helpful 20 Not Helpful 11
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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 132,707 times. 225 votes - 59% Co-authors: 14 Updated: January 31, 2025 Views: 132,707 Categories: Drawing Food and Drinks
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