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Draw the head
Draw a tall rounded head that is a little longer than it is wide. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Donkey
This cartoon donkey is a tall head, long ears, a small tuft of hair, a light muzzle, a pear shaped body and legs with hooves. 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 donkey, step by step
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Add the long ears
On top of the head, draw two long ears that stand up tall, with a line inside each one.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes and forelock
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, and a small tuft of hair on the forehead.
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Draw the muzzle
Draw a big light oval muzzle at the bottom of the head, with two oval nostrils and a small smile.
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Add the legs and tail
Draw the legs with dark hooves, the back legs on each side, and a thin tail with a fluffy tip.
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Color your donkey
Grey for the body, light grey for the muzzle, dark grey for the hooves, hair and tail tip, and pink for the inside of the ears.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon donkey
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Long ears
Make the ears long and tall. Long ears are what tell a donkey from a horse.
3
Light muzzle
Color the muzzle lighter than the head. Real donkeys have a pale nose.
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Small tuft
Draw just a small tuft of hair on the forehead, not a long mane.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your donkey, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon donkey in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon donkey easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a donkey and a horse?
A donkey has longer ears, a shorter mane and a tail with a tuft at the end.
Can I make a brown donkey?
Yes. Donkeys can be grey, brown or even white.
What colors do I need for a cartoon donkey?
Grey, light grey, dark grey 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.
