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Draw the head
Draw a big wide oval for the head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Axolotl
This cartoon axolotl is a wide head, three frilly gills on each side, small eyes, a wide smile, a round body, short legs and a 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 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 axolotl, step by step
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Add the frilly gills
On each side of the head, draw three leaf shapes that stick out, like feathers.
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Draw the eyes
Draw two small round eyes with a white shine, far apart on the head.
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Draw the smile and cheeks
Draw a wide happy smile and a pink oval on each cheek.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a round body with a light oval on the tummy.
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Add the legs and tail
Draw four short legs with little fingers and a long wavy tail curving out on the right.
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Color your axolotl
Light pink for the body and head, darker pink for the gills and cheeks, and very light pink for the tummy.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon axolotl
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Frilly gills
Draw three leaf shapes on each side of the head. They are the axolotl gills.
3
Wide smile
Make the smile wide. Axolotls always look like they are smiling.
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Small eyes
Keep the eyes small and far apart.
5
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 axolotl, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon axolotl in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon axolotl easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is an axolotl?
An axolotl is a kind of salamander that lives in water its whole life.
Can I make it a different color?
Yes. Axolotls can be pink, white, gold, grey or even black.
What colors do I need for a cartoon axolotl?
Light pink, dark pink and very light 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.
