King Boo is the boss ghost from Super Mario โ€” a large, creepy-cute white ghost with a crown and a devious expression. His round shape makes him easier to draw than he looks, and the crown adds a regal detail that kids love to get right.

๐Ÿ–๏ธ What You Need

  • Pencil and eraser
  • Black pen for outlines
  • Purple marker (for the crown gem)
  • Gold/yellow for the crown
  • Light grey for shading

How to Draw King Boo Step by Step

  1. Draw the main body โ€” a very large, slightly irregular circle. King Boo is bigger than a normal Boo.
  2. Add the wavy bottom โ€” the base of his body has 3-4 wavy bumps, like a ghost's trailing edge.
  3. Draw the crown โ€” a classic crown shape sitting on top of his head. Three points with a large gem in the centre.
  4. Add the eyes โ€” large, round, hollow eyes (just outlines, white inside) with tiny dark pupils.
  5. Draw the mouth โ€” King Boo has a huge, menacing open mouth. Show jagged teeth on top and bottom, with a dark interior.
  6. Add the tongue โ€” a wide flat tongue rolling out of the mouth.
  7. Shade โ€” light grey shading on one side of the body. Leave the other side white to suggest he is glowing.
๐Ÿ’ก Parikshet's Tip: King Boo's expression is the key difference from regular Boo. Regular Boo is shy (covering eyes). King Boo is menacing โ€” give him angled, sharp eyebrows over his large round eyes to convey that boss energy.

How to Draw King Boo: Step-by-Step for Kids

Get your pencil ready! Follow these easy steps and you'll have an amazing King Boo drawing in no time.

What You'll Need

  • Pencil (HB or 2B)
  • Eraser
  • White drawing paper
  • Black marker (optional, for outlines)
  • Coloured pencils or crayons

Step-by-Step: Drawing a King Boo

Step 1: Sketch the Basic Outline

Begin with a very light pencil sketch of the King Boo's overall shape. What is the biggest, simplest shape that describes it โ€” a rectangle, oval, or triangle?

Step 2: Add the Main Structure

Build on the basic outline by adding the main structural elements of the King Boo. Break it down into simple geometric shapes.

Step 3: Draw the Key Features

Add the most important identifying features that make this recognisably a King Boo. These are the details that someone would notice first.

Step 4: Add Secondary Details

Now add the secondary details โ€” textures, patterns, smaller parts. These build up the drawing gradually and give it character.

Step 5: Refine the Outline

Go back to the outline and refine any shapes that don't look right. Compare the proportions to a reference image if you have one.

Step 6: Add Depth with Lines

Add shading lines or cross-hatching on the darker side of the King Boo to create the impression of three dimensions.

Step 7: Trace with Marker

Once happy with your pencil drawing, carefully trace the final lines with a black marker or pen. Let it dry, then erase all pencil marks underneath.

Step 8: Colour Your Drawing

Apply colour to your King Boo, working from the largest areas first. Leave white areas uncoloured โ€” the paper's white works as your lightest tone.

Colouring Your King Boo

Use real reference images as a guide for the King Boo's colours. Start with a base colour and add darker shading on one side to give a 3D feel.

Tips from Parikshet

  • Break the King Boo into simple shapes first โ€” even complex subjects are just combinations of circles, rectangles, and triangles!
  • Don't try to make it perfect on the first try โ€” Parikshet always does at least two practice sketches before the final drawing.
  • Practice makes perfect โ€” try drawing it again tomorrow!