Learning how to draw mummy can be simple and fun with clear steps. This step by step drawing guide builds the character slowly, from a rounded head to wrapped arms, body, legs, and feet. Take your time with each line, and keep the shapes soft and friendly.

What You Will Need

• Pencil
• Eraser
• Black marker or pen
• Drawing paper
• Colored pencils or crayons, if you want to color your mummy

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Time needed:

29 minutes.

Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Draw the Mummy Head Bandage Outline

Start with a wide, rounded head shape, like a gently flattened oval. Add several curved lines across it, letting them stretch from side to side to form the first mummy bandage layers.

Pro Tip: Keep each bandage line slightly curved so the head looks rounder.

[Alt Text: A beginner sketch step for how to draw a mummy, starting with a rounded head and curved bandage lines.]

Step 2: Add the Eyes and Smile

Draw two round eyes inside the open middle space, keeping them roughly level. Add a small highlight in each eye, then draw a short smile below the center to make the mummy look friendly.

Pro Tip: Leave enough space between the eyes so the expression feels natural.

[Alt Text: A beginner mummy drawing step that refines the sketch by adding two round eyes with highlights and a small smile.]

Step 3: Draw the Wrapped Arms

Draw a curved arm coming out from each side of the head, shaped like small half-moons. Add a few short curved lines inside each arm to show the mummy bandages wrapping around them.

Pro Tip: Keep both arms at a similar height so the mummy looks balanced.

[Alt Text: A beginner mummy drawing step that adds two curved wrapped arms with bandage lines on each side.]

Step 4: Add the Body and Body Bandages

Draw a rounded body below the head, with both side lines curving gently downward. Add several curved bandage lines across the body, letting them overlap to show wrapped layers.

Pro Tip: Make the body slightly narrower than the head so the mummy looks extra cute.

[Alt Text: A beginner mummy drawing step that adds a rounded body and overlapping bandage lines below the head.]

Step 5: Draw the Lower Body Bandages

Add several curved bandage edges below the body, letting them spread gently to both sides. Draw short vertical lines and overlapping curves to show the mummy’s lower body wrapped in bandages.

Pro Tip: Let the lower bandages be slightly uneven so the wrapping feels more natural.

[Alt Text: A beginner mummy drawing step that adds lower body bandages with curved overlapping strips.]

Step 6: Add the Legs and Feet

Draw two short legs below the body, letting them come out from under the bandages. Add a rounded foot to each leg, shaped like a small oval resting at the bottom.

Pro Tip: Keep the bottoms of both feet on the same level so the mummy stands firmly.

[Alt Text: A beginner mummy drawing step that adds two short legs and rounded oval feet beneath the wrapped body.]

Step 7: Color in your drawing!

Fun Facts

Mummies are often connected with ancient Egypt, where special wrapping helped preserve bodies. In cartoons and Halloween drawings, mummies are usually shown as friendly wrapped characters. This makes a mummy a great drawing for beginners because the bandages can be loose, curved, and playful.

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Trace your final lines with a black marker when you are happy with the sketch. You can shade small spaces between the bandages or add pale gray shadows for depth. Keep practicing this easy drawing tutorial, and try changing the eyes or bandage shapes to create your own mummy character.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this mummy drawing good for beginners?

Yes, this drawing for beginners uses simple ovals, curves, and short lines. Each step adds only a small part, so it feels easy to follow.

How can I make my mummy look cuter?

Make the eyes large, keep the body short, and use a small smile. Rounded shapes will also help the mummy look softer and friendlier.

Can I color the mummy?

Yes, you can use light gray, cream, or pale brown for the bandages. Add darker shadows between some wrapped layers for a finished look.