How to Draw an Armadillo
Learn how to draw an armadillo step by step. This page keeps every armadillo lesson in one place, like a cute cartoon armadillo with a striped armor shell and a pointy nose. Each lesson shows one step at a time in pencil, so it is easy to follow.
What makes a cartoon armadillo
A dome shaped shell with bands across it, a head with a long pointy nose, a tall ear, short legs and a pointy tail. The bands on the shell look like armor and are what make it an armadillo.
Tips for drawing an armadillo
- Draw the shell like half an egg with a flat bottom.
- Add curved lines across the shell for the armor bands.
- Make the nose long and pointy.
- Keep the legs short and stubby.
Questions people ask
How do you draw an armadillo for kids?
Draw a dome shell with curved bands across it, a head with a pointy nose and a tall ear, a face, four short legs, a pointy tail and dots on the shell.
What colors do you use for a cartoon armadillo?
Grey brown for the shell, darker brown for the dots, light tan for the head, legs and tail, and pink for the cheek.
Can an armadillo roll into a ball?
Only one kind, the three banded armadillo, can roll into a full ball. Most armadillos cannot.