How to Draw Bulbasaur from Pokémon (Easy Fan Art for Kids)
Draw along step by step with a pencil and eraser. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 5 and up. Follow the steps below, or draw along with the video.

- Step-by-step drawing
- Ages 5+
- Grades K–2
- Easy
- About 15 min with the video
You’ll need
- Pencil and eraser
- Paper, or the printed page
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Breaking a drawing into simple shapes
- Following steps in order
- Adding your own details
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Get ready for some monstrously fun drawing! As a special bonus, we’re offering a free video tutorial on how to draw Bulbasaur, the beloved Pokémon! This step-by-step video lesson is a great way for kids to build confidence in their drawing skills while having fun bringing a cute monster to life. After finishing the tutorial, they can continue their artistic journey with How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters—the ultimate guide to sketching funny, friendly, and totally adorable monsters.
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- 50 step-by-step monster drawing tutorials
- Kid-friendly, easy-to-follow instructions perfect for beginners
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Learning to draw through step-by-step tutorials offers more than just fun—it’s a valuable skill-building activity that enhances cognitive and artistic development. Here’s why How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters is a fantastic tool for young learners:
1. Enhances Fine Motor Skills
Drawing requires hand control, coordination, and precision, all of which strengthen fine motor skills essential for writing and other activities.
2. Encourages Focus and Patience
Step-by-step drawing teaches kids how to follow a structured process, boosting their ability to concentrate and work carefully.
3. Builds Creative Thinking
This book encourages kids to invent their own monster characters by adding unique features, colors, and expressions.
4. Boosts Confidence and Achievement
By completing each drawing, kids feel a sense of accomplishment, motivating them to keep practicing and improving their skills.
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- At-home art fun
- Classroom drawing lessons
- A creative birthday or holiday gift
- Road trip entertainment
- Any child who loves monsters and cartoons!
Start Drawing Today!
With the free Bulbasaur video tutorial and the How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters book, your child will have everything they need to become a master of cartoon monster design. Whether they’re new to drawing or already love creating characters, this book makes it easy, fun, and rewarding.
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Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a stage with a crowd cheering.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
They stepped up to the microphone and…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Write a new adventure for Learn to Draw Bulbasaur from Pokémon!. Where do they go, and who do they meet?
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (K–2) · Regular lines (grades 2–5)
Want to make it a whole story? Try the comic story starter or fold a mini-book in Story Studio.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- It doesn’t look like the character.
- Look at the colors and the one or two famous details (the hat, the ears, the mask) and get those right first.
- The proportions are off.
- Compare the head to the body on the example and match that size before adding details.
- It feels copied, not yours.
- After the lesson, draw the character doing something new: that’s the fun part of fan art.
- Pressing hard from the very first step.
- Use light, sketchy lines first. You can erase them easily and go over the lines you keep at the end.
More in 10 common drawing mistakes kids make.
Talk about it
For the grown-up: ask one or two of these while your child draws. There are no wrong answers.
- What do you like most about this character?
- If you could add yourself to their world, what would you be?
- What shapes can you find in your drawing?
- What would you change if you drew it again tomorrow?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this learn to draw bulbasaur from pokémon! drawing lesson for?
Ages 5 and up (about grades K to 2). Younger kids can follow along with a grown-up, one step at a time.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes, including time to pause the video. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
Pencil and eraser; paper, or the printed page; crayons, markers or colored pencils.
What size does it print?
Nothing needs printing: draw along on any paper, Letter or A4.
Can kids draw the learn to draw bulbasaur from pokémon! without printing the page?
Yes. Draw on any paper and copy one step at a time from the screen, or pause the video after each step.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades K–2, about 15 minutes. Step-by-step drawing, easy level. The video does the teaching: press play and let students draw along.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students build drawing skills by following a sequence of steps.
- VA:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work: students add their own details, expressions and color to finish the character.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. More in the teacher resources, the Fan Art hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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