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Draw the head
Near the top of your page, leave a little space above for the ears. Draw a small oval for the head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Alpaca
This cartoon alpaca is a small head on a long neck with a big fluffy body and thin legs. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon alpaca, step by step
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Add the ears and fluffy hair
On top of the head, draw two long ears shaped like bananas, with a thinner shape inside each one. Between the ears, draw a fluffy tuft of hair with little bumps.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face
Draw two round eyes with a white shine and a pink oval on each cheek. At the bottom of the face, draw a small oval muzzle with a small nose and a little smile.
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Draw the long neck
Under the head, draw a long neck going straight down. Make it a little wider at the bottom.
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Draw the fluffy body
At the bottom of the neck, draw a big body with bumpy edges, like a cloud, so it looks fluffy.
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Add the legs and tail
Under the body, draw four thin legs. Color a small part at the bottom of each one dark for the hooves. On the right side of the body, add a tiny fluffy tail.
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Color your alpaca
Color the head, neck, body, legs and tail cream. Leave the muzzle white. Color the inner ears light brown, the hooves dark brown and the cheeks pink.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon alpaca
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Long neck
The neck is the longest part of an alpaca. Do not make it too short.
3
Fluffy edges
Draw the body and hair tuft with small bumps all the way around.
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Color softly
Use soft strokes with the cream color so the alpaca looks fluffy.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Add a blanket
Draw a colorful striped blanket on the alpaca's back for a fun look.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon alpaca in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon alpaca easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How do I make the alpaca look fluffy?
Draw the body and hair tuft with small round bumps all the way around, like the edge of a cloud.
What colors do I need for a cartoon alpaca?
Cream, light brown, dark brown and pink.
Can I turn this into a llama?
Yes. Make the ears longer and curved, the body less fluffy and the legs a little taller.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
