1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Draw a round head that gets a little pointy at the chin. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Lemur
This cartoon lemur is a round head, pointy ears, a white face mask, dark eye patches, a round body and a long striped tail. 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 lemur, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the ears
On top of the head, draw two pointy ears with a white shape inside each one.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face mask and eye patches
Inside the head, draw a big white face shape. Then draw a dark round patch on each side for the eyes.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the eyes and nose
Inside each dark patch, draw a round orange eye with a dark pupil and a white shine. Add a small dark nose and a smile.
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6Step 6 of 7
Add the arms, feet and striped tail
Draw two arms and two feet. Then draw a long tail that curls up on the right, with black stripes all the way up.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your lemur
Grey for the fur, white for the face, tummy and tail, black for the eye patches and tail stripes, and orange for the eyes.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon lemur
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Dark eye patches
Draw the dark patches first, then put the orange eyes inside them.
3
Long tail
Make the tail longer than the body and curl it up.
4
Many stripes
Add black stripes all the way up the tail.
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 lemur, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon lemur in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon lemur easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What kind of lemur is this?
It looks like a ring tailed lemur, with a black and white striped tail.
Where do lemurs come from?
Lemurs only live on the island of Madagascar, near Africa.
What colors do I need for a cartoon lemur?
Grey, white, black and orange.
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.
