Marshmallow Stack – 6 × 6 Grid Drawing Worksheet

Develop students’ understanding of soft forms, highlights and tonal shading with this marshmallow observational drawing activity.

Featuring a photographic reference of pink and white marshmallows stacked together, this worksheet encourages students to study rounded shapes, overlapping forms and subtle changes in tone.

Students recreate the image using a structured 6 × 6 grid.

What’s Included:

• Marshmallow photographic reference
• 6 × 6 reference grid
• Blank drawing grid
• Printable classroom worksheet

Skills Developed:

• Observational drawing
• Rounded shapes and proportion
• Soft tonal transitions
• Highlights and shadows
• Composition and overlapping forms

Perfect For: KS3 Art, GCSE Art, tonal shading lessons, food-themed art projects, homework, cover work and independent drawing.

An accessible resource for practising accurate drawing and developing tonal control.

Created by The Art Teacher Hub.