King Boo is the spooky crowned ghost from the Mario series, and he is brilliant fun to draw because of his round body and cheeky tongue. Let us turn a few simple shapes into a ghostly king.

🎨 What You Need

  • A4 white paper
  • HB pencil
  • Black fine-liner
  • Purple, pink, yellow and white colouring pencils
  • Eraser

How to Draw King Boo Step by Step

  1. Start with a large circle for King Boo's round ghostly body. Leave space at the top for his crown.
  2. Add a wavy bottom edge to the circle so he looks like a floating ghost.
  3. Draw two big oval eyes near the top of the face and a wide open mouth below.
  4. Inside the mouth, add a long curled tongue sticking out — that is his classic cheeky look.
  5. On top of his head, draw a crown shape with three pointed peaks and small circles for jewels.
  6. Add a tiny dot inside each eye for the pupil and a soft blush on his cheeks.
  7. Outline everything with your fine-liner, then erase the pencil marks.
  8. Colour his body soft white-grey with a hint of blue shadow, his tongue pink, his mouth dark purple, and his crown golden yellow with red and blue jewels.
💡 Parikshet's Tip: Leave a small white area on his body unshaded — that highlight makes him look round and glowing like a real ghost.

🌟 Did You Know?

King Boo first appeared in Luigi's Mansion in 2001 and has been Luigi's biggest rival ever since, often trapping him in haunted houses.

Tips for a Spookier King Boo

  • Add light grey shading under his body to make him look like he is floating.
  • Make the tongue curl extra long for a cheekier expression.
  • Use a touch of glitter on his crown jewels for sparkle.
  • Draw small ghost friends around him for a full scene.

🎯 Try This Mini Challenge

  1. Draw King Boo chasing Luigi through a haunted hallway.
  2. Add candles, cobwebs and a few small Boos in the background.
  3. Colour the whole scene in spooky purples and greens.
  4. Give your drawing a title like 'King Boo Strikes Again!'