1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Draw a big egg shaped body in the middle of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Pelican
This cartoon pelican is an egg shaped body, a round head, a short neck, a long beak with a pouch, a wing, short legs and a wooden post. 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 pelican, step by step
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Add the head and neck
Above the body, a little to the right, draw a round head. Join it to the body with a short, thick neck.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the long beak and pouch
From the head, draw a long flat beak pointing right. Under it, draw a big round pouch that hangs down.
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Draw the face
Draw a round eye with a white shine and a small pink cheek.
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Add the wing and tail
Draw a big rounded wing on the side of the body and a small pointy tail at the back.
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Draw the legs and post
Draw two short legs with wide webbed feet, standing on top of a wooden post.
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Color your pelican
White for the body and head, grey for the wing, yellow for the beak, orange for the pouch and feet, and brown for the post.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon pelican
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Long beak
Make the beak almost as long as the body.
3
Big pouch
Draw the pouch hanging down under the beak like a bag.
4
Webbed feet
Draw the feet wide and flat because pelicans swim.
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 pelican, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon pelican in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon pelican easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What does a pelican use its pouch for?
A pelican scoops up fish and water in its pouch, then lets the water drain out.
Can I draw the pouch full of fish?
Yes. Draw a fish tail sticking out of the beak for a fun picture.
What colors do I need for a cartoon pelican?
White, grey, yellow, orange and brown.
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.
