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Draw the head
Near the top of your page, draw a round head that is a little wider than it is tall. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Gecko
This cartoon gecko is a round head, a long body, a curvy tail, four bent legs with round toes, big eyes and spots. 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 gecko, step by step
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Draw the tail
From the bottom of the body, draw a long tail that gets thinner and curves to the side.
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Add the legs and toes
Draw four bent legs, two at the top and two at the bottom of the body. Put three round toes at the end of each leg.
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Draw the face
On each side of the head, draw a big round eye with a white shine. Add a wide smile and pink cheeks.
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Color your gecko
Green for the body, light green for the toes, yellow for the spots and pink for the cheeks.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon gecko
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Big eyes
Put the eyes on the sides of the head and make them big.
3
Round toes
Draw three round toes at the end of each leg. Geckos have sticky toe pads.
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Curvy tail
Make the tail curve to the side so the gecko looks like it is moving.
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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 gecko, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon gecko in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon gecko easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why do geckos have round toes?
Their toe pads are sticky, so geckos can climb walls and even walk on ceilings.
What is the difference between a gecko and a chameleon?
A gecko is flat with sticky round toes. A chameleon has a curly tail, a helmet head and can change color.
What colors do I need for a cartoon gecko?
Green, light green, yellow 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.
