Learn how to draw cartoon llama with a calm, beginner-friendly sequence. This easy drawing tutorial breaks the subject into simple curves and shapes that are easy to follow.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black fineliner or marker
- Colored pencils or crayons
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Time needed:
13 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Ears
Sketch two upright rounded ears with inner curves. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 2: Build the Woolly Head
Wrap scalloped wool around the face and across the forehead. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 3: Add the Face
Place bright eyes and a round muzzle with a simple nose and mouth. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 4: Draw the Woolly Body
Extend the neck into a rounded body and add a tiny fluffy tail. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 5: Add the Legs
Draw four short legs with narrow hoof bands. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 6: Finish with a Blanket
Add a layered decorative blanket across the llama’s back. Keep these new lines light and connect them smoothly to the existing drawing.
Pro Tip: Compare this addition with the nearby shapes before darkening your lines.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- The mix of rounded and angular shapes gives this cartoon llama a clear cartoon silhouette.
- Building the cartoon llama one part at a time makes its proportions easier for beginners to compare.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Check the outline, erase any unwanted pencil marks, and add color if you like. Your cartoon llama step by step drawing is complete, so try it again and make the next version your own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I keep my cartoon llama drawing in proportion?
Compare each new shape with the parts already drawn, and make small corrections before adding darker lines.
Can I color the finished cartoon llama?
Yes. Choose any colors you enjoy, and keep a few lighter areas to make the cartoon drawing feel lively.
