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Draw the head
Near the top of your page, draw a small oval for the head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Llama
This cartoon llama is a small head, tall banana shaped ears, a long neck, a fluffy cloud shaped body and a colorful blanket. 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 20 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 llama, step by step
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Add the ears and fluffy hair
On top of the head, draw two tall ears that curve like bananas, then a fluffy tuft of hair between them.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face
Draw two round eyes with a white shine and pink cheeks. 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 fluffy body with bumpy edges, like a cloud.
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Add the legs, tail and blanket
Draw four thin legs with small dark hooves and a tiny tail. On the back, draw a colorful blanket with a stripe and little pom poms.
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Color your llama
White or cream for the fur, red, teal and yellow for the blanket, light brown for the inner ears, dark brown for the hooves and pink for the cheeks.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon llama
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Banana ears
Draw the ears tall and curved like bananas. This is the easiest way to tell a llama from an alpaca.
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Cloud body
Make the body edge bumpy like a cloud so it looks fluffy.
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Bright blanket
Use bright colors for the blanket. Llamas often wear colorful blankets.
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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 llama, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon llama in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon llama easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a llama and an alpaca?
A llama is bigger with a longer face and tall banana shaped ears. An alpaca is smaller with short ears and a fluffy face.
Can I add more patterns to the blanket?
Yes. Try zigzags, dots or extra stripes.
What colors do I need for a cartoon llama?
Cream, light brown, dark brown, red, teal, yellow 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.
