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Draw the head
Turn your paper sideways. On the right side of your page, draw a big round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Ant
This cartoon ant is made from three ovals in a row, with six bendy legs, two antennae and a big leaf. 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 ant, step by step
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Draw the face
On the head, draw a big round eye with a dark pupil and a white shine. Under it, draw a happy smile and a small pink oval for the cheek.
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Add the antennae
On top of the head, draw two thin curved lines going up and out. Draw a small ball at the end of each one.
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Draw the body
To the left of the head, draw a small oval for the middle part of the body. Then draw a big oval on the left for the back part.
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Add the six legs
Under the middle part, draw six thin legs going down to the ground. Bend each one in the middle like a knee.
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Add the leaf and ground
Over the ant's back, draw a big green leaf with a line down the middle, held up by a thin stick. Under the ant, draw a line for the ground.
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Color your ant
Color the head, body and antennae red brown. Color the leaf green and the cheek pink. Keep the eye white with a dark pupil.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon ant
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Three parts
Count the body parts: head, middle and back. All ants have three.
3
Bendy legs
Bending the legs makes the ant look like it is walking.
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Big eye
One big eye on the side of the head makes the ant look friendly.
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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 a line of ants
Draw a few more ants in a row, each carrying something different.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon ant in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon ant easy enough for young kids?
Yes. It is made of ovals and lines. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How do I draw ant legs?
Draw six thin lines from the middle part of the body down to the ground, and bend each one in the middle.
What colors do I need for a cartoon ant?
Red brown, green and pink.
Can I draw a black ant?
Yes. Color the ant black or dark grey and leave the shine in the eye white.
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.
