1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Draw a long oval body in the middle of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Lizard
This cartoon lizard is a long body, a round head, a big eye, a curly tail, four short legs, spots and a rock. 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 lizard, step by step
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Add the head
On the right, draw a round head that is a little pointy at the front.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face
Draw a big round eye with a white shine, a happy smile, a nostril and a pink cheek.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the curly tail
On the left, draw a long tail that curls round like a snail shell.
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Draw the spots and rock
Draw some spots on the back, a light belly, and a big round rock under the lizard.
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Color your lizard
Teal for the body, yellow for the belly, dark teal for the spots and grey for the rock.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon lizard
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Curly tail
Curl the tail round at the end like a snail shell.
3
Little toes
Small round toes make the lizard look cute.
4
Light belly
A yellow belly makes the teal body look bright.
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 lizard, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon lizard in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon lizard easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Can lizards grow back their tails?
Many lizards can drop their tail to escape and grow a new one.
Is this drawing easy?
Yes. It is mostly an oval, a round head and a curly line for the tail.
What colors do I need for a cartoon lizard?
Teal, yellow, dark teal and grey.
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.
