Watch it draw itself · tap to replay
How to Draw an Ottoman
Draw an ottoman in 12 easy steps, about 9 minutes. Free, with a printable worksheet.
Each picture adds one red line. Draw that line, then scroll to the next picture. Rub out any dashed helper lines at the end. First up: the drum side.
Step 1: The drum side
In the middle draw the fat drum: a flat top, sides that bulge out a little, and a round bottom.
Step 2: Two big eyes
On the side draw 2 big egg eyes, one eye-width apart. Colour a big black dot in each.
Step 3: Smile and cheeks
Under the eyes draw a wide U smile. Add a small flat oval cheek beside each eye.
Step 4: Puffy top
Over the top line draw a big puffy oval, a little wider than the drum, with round ends.
Step 5: Tuft buttons
On the top draw 3 small round buttons in a gentle curve: left, middle and right.
Step 6: The piping
Just under the front of the puffy top, draw a matching curve from side to side for the seam.
Step 7: The legs
Under the drum draw 2 short legs that get thinner at the bottom, one near each side.
Step 8: Ground line
Start a little in from the left edge. Draw a ground line under it, stopping near the right edge.
Step 9: Sparkles
Draw 3 four-point sparkles around it, 2 up high and 1 on the right, not touching it.
Step 10: Yellow and pink
Go over your lines, then colour the buttons and sparkles yellow and the cheeks pink.
Step 11: Brown legs
Colour the 2 legs wood brown.
Step 12: Purple ottoman
Colour the top and the drum purple, going around the buttons and cheeks. Leave the eyes white.
Your finished drawing
Follow the steps above and this is where you end up: an ottoman, drawn by you.
Every step in one picture
