How to Draw a Potato

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Learn how to draw a great looking Potato with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Potato.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Potato

How to Draw a Great Looking Potato for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 01

1. Outline the potato by drawing an irregular oval shape.

Easy Potato Drawing - Step 2

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 02

2. Draw an arm extending from the side of the potato. First, draw a pair of curved parallel lines. Then, use short curved lines and "U" shaped lines to craft the hand and fingers of the happily waving hand.

Easy Potato Drawing - Step 3

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 03

3. Draw the remaining arm. This one is folded with the hand on the hip - if potatoes have hips, that is. Draw two "V" shaped lines crossing in and out of the body to form the arm. Then, use a series of curved and "U" shaped lines to enclose the hand.

Easy Potato Drawing - Step 4

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 04

4. Erase guide lines from the potato.

Easy Potato Drawing - Step 5

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 05

5. Draw a large circle in the middle of the potato. This will form the first eye.

Easy Potato Drawing - Step 6

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 06

6. Draw a second circle, forming the remaining eye.

Easy Potato Drawing - Step 7

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 07

7. Next, use two short curved lines that meet at sharp points to draw an eyebrow above each eye.

Add More Details to Your Potato Picture - Step 8

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 08

8. Draw a smaller circle within each eye. Inside this circle, draw an overlapping oval and circle. Shade the smallest circle, indicating the pupil.

Complete the Outline of Your Potato Drawing - Step 9

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 09

9. Use two curved lines to sketch the potato's wide, open mouth. Use a long, curved line to enclose a rounded rectangular shape at the top of the mouth, indicating the teeth. Use two overlapping curved lines to indicate the tongue. Finally, texture your potato by drawing small circles and ovals.

Color Your Potato Drawing

How to Draw a Potato Step by Step 10

Color your potato. Many potatoes are brown, but they may also be white, yellow, green, or even purple!

Here at Easy Drawing Guides, it's okay to play with your food. Check out our plant drawing guides where you'll find a whole aisle of smiling cartoon produce, including tomatoes, corn, and pumpkins.

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Learn More About The Potato Drawing

For centuries, the potato has been one of the most important food sources in the world. It is native to the Andres Mountains of South America and is a distant relative of the tomato.

It is thought that the potato was domesticated nearly 2,000 years ago, and it entered European markets during the 1500s. It is also called a tater or spud.

How do you like your potatoes? This versatile vegetable is often served mashed, baked, as French fries, as potato chips, in soups or casseroles, and so much more.

There are over 1,000 different types of potatoes, and some varieties grow wild throughout the Americas.

Did you know? Both the potato and the tomato are part of the nightshade family. This means that their leaves and stems contain a toxin. This is why potato sprouts are cut away before cooking.

Otherwise, a stomach ache, headache, or other symptoms could result. Potatoes are generally not eaten raw, as cooking them destroys much of this chemical compound.

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Throughout the years, a number of potato-themed characters have come and gone, often in advertising. Perhaps the most enduring is Mr. Potato Head. The toy was invented in 1949, with plastic parts that were used with a real potato.

Later, a plastic potato body was included. The toy has remained in production for three-quarters of a century, with Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head making famous appearances in films such as Toy Story (1995).

Would you like to draw a smiling potato similar to Mr. Potato Head? This easy, step-by-step cartoon drawing tutorial is here to help. All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper.

If you liked this drawing tutorial, see also the following guides: Mushroom drawing, Corn Cob drawing, and Pumpkin drawing.

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