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Draw the body
Draw a long oval body lying flat. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Platypus
This cartoon platypus is an oval body, a round head, a flat duck bill, a paddle tail and four webbed feet. 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 platypus, step by step
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Draw the duck bill
On the front of the head, draw a wide, flat bill like a duck.
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Draw the face
Draw a round eye with a white shine, a pink cheek and two small dots on the bill for nostrils.
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Add the flat tail
On the left end of the body, draw a wide flat tail shaped like a paddle.
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Draw the webbed feet
Under the body, draw four small feet with webbed toes.
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Color your platypus
Brown for the body and head, dark brown for the tail, dark blue grey for the bill and feet, and pink for the cheek.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon platypus
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Duck bill
Make the bill wide and flat, like a duck. It is the most fun part of a platypus.
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Paddle tail
The tail is flat and wide, like a beaver tail.
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Low body
Keep the body long and low to the ground.
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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 platypus, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon platypus in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon platypus easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is a platypus a bird?
No. A platypus is a mammal, but it has a bill like a duck and lays eggs.
Where do platypuses live?
They live in rivers and streams in eastern Australia.
What colors do I need for a cartoon platypus?
Brown, dark brown, dark blue 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.
