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Draw the head
Draw a round head that is a bit wider at the bottom, with chubby cheeks. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Otter
This cartoon otter is a round head, small ears, a cream muzzle with whiskers, a pear shaped body, a long tail and a pink shell. 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 otter, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the small ears
On the top left and top right of the head, draw two small round ears with a smaller circle inside each one.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, and a pink oval on each cheek.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the muzzle and whiskers
Draw a light oval muzzle with a dark round nose and a little smile. Add three whiskers on each side.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a round body like a pear, then a light oval on the tummy.
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Add the paws, tail and shell
Draw two feet, two small paws holding a pink shell, and a long tail that gets thinner at the end.
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Color your otter
Brown for the fur, cream for the muzzle and tummy, dark brown for the nose, paws and feet, and pink for the shell and cheeks.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon otter
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Small ears
Keep the ears small and low on the head. Otters have tiny ears.
3
Whiskers
Draw three thin whiskers on each side of the muzzle. They make it look like an otter.
4
Long tail
Make the tail long and thick at the base, then thinner at the tip.
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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.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your otter, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon otter in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon otter easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why is the otter holding a shell?
Sea otters use rocks to crack open shells for food, and they often hold things on their tummy.
How is this different from a beaver?
A beaver has big front teeth and a flat paddle tail. An otter has whiskers and a long round tail.
What colors do I need for a cartoon otter?
Brown, cream, dark brown and pink.
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.
