How To Draw an Easter Egg?

Here are the steps towards drawing an Easter Egg.

Start by placing your paper in a comfortable position (portrait usually works well for an egg).
Lightly draw a tall oval in the center of the page. Don’t press hard—this is your “guide” shape.
Make the top slightly narrower and the bottom slightly wider so it feels more like a real egg rather than a perfect ellipse.
If the shape looks lopsided, don’t erase immediately—try gently redrawing the outline around it to correct the curve.
A helpful trick is to draw a faint vertical line down the center of the oval first, so you can check whether both sides match.
Once you’re happy, clean up the outline with a slightly darker stroke, but still keep it smooth and simple.
Avoid adding details too early; a neat base shape makes every later step easier.
If you want your egg to look like it’s sitting on something, leave a tiny flat area at the bottom instead of making it fully rounded.

Decide where you want the decorative patterns to go before you start drawing them.
Lightly draw a few curved horizontal bands across the egg to create “sections” for designs. Curved lines help the pattern look like it’s wrapping around a round surface.
Add one or two vertical guide lines if you want symmetry (for example, identical designs on the left and right).
Think of these guide lines like road lanes—they keep your patterns organized and evenly spaced.
Vary the thickness of the bands: one wide band in the middle and thinner bands near the top and bottom often looks balanced.
Keep the lines very light so they don’t show through strongly once you color the egg.
If you’re planning to draw repeating shapes (dots, zigzags, waves), mark small spacing points along the band first.
Take a moment to step back and check: do the sections feel too crowded or too empty? Adjust now while it’s still easy.

Choose 2–4 simple motifs to repeat: dots, stripes, zigzags, tiny flowers, stars, hearts, or loops.
Begin with the biggest shapes first (like larger flowers or bold zigzags), then fill gaps with smaller details (like dots).
Follow the curve of the egg: patterns should slightly bend around the sides, especially near the edges.
If you’re drawing a zigzag, make sure the peaks and valleys stay consistent—counting the points can help.
Mix pattern types for variety: for example, dots on the top band, a chevron strip in the middle, and little petals near the bottom.
Keep your linework clean by drawing slowly, rotating the paper if your hand feels awkward.
If you make a mistake, turn it into a design choice (an extra dot, a thicker stripe, or a small sticker-like shape can “hide” errors).
When the patterns look right, trace the final pattern lines a bit darker so they stand out clearly.

Carefully erase the guide lines, keeping the decorative outlines intact.
Strengthen the outer edge of the egg with a confident outline so the shape pops.
Add light shading along one side (usually the left or right edge) to make the egg look rounded.
Leave a thin bright highlight strip on the opposite side to create a shiny, painted-egg effect.
Pick a color palette: pastel colors (soft pink, mint, pale yellow, sky blue, lavender) give a classic Easter vibe.
Color each band differently, but repeat a couple of colors in multiple places so the design feels connected.
Use darker shades of the same color for small shadows under thick patterns, and lighter shades for open areas.
Finish by adding tiny accents like sparkles, extra dots, or a thin border around bands to make it look polished and festive.