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Draw the body
Draw a big oval body in the middle of your page. Make the back end a little pointy. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Flamingo
This cartoon flamingo is an oval body, a long S shaped neck, a small head with a bent beak, a wing and two long legs. 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 flamingo, step by step
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Draw the long neck
From the front of the body, draw a long, thin neck that curves like the letter S.
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Add the head and beak
At the top of the neck, draw a small round head. Add a beak that bends down, with a dark tip.
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Draw the face
Draw a round eye with a white shine and a small pink cheek.
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Add the wing and tail feathers
Draw a big rounded wing on the body and a few small feathers at the back end.
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Draw the long legs
Under the body, draw one long straight leg with a foot. Draw the other leg bent up, like the letter V on its side.
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Color your flamingo
Pink for the body, neck and head, darker pink for the wing and legs, light cream for the beak and black for the tip.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon flamingo
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
S shaped neck
Draw the neck like the letter S. Go slowly and keep it thin.
3
One leg
Flamingos often stand on one leg. Draw one straight leg and bend the other up.
4
Bent beak
Bend the beak down in the middle and color the tip black.
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 flamingo, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon flamingo in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon flamingo easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why are flamingos pink?
Flamingos get their pink color from the shrimp and algae they eat.
Why do flamingos stand on one leg?
Scientists think it helps them rest and stay warm.
What colors do I need for a cartoon flamingo?
Pink, darker pink, cream and black.
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.
