1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Start near the top of your page, because the neck is long. Draw a rounded head that gets a little narrower at the bottom. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Giraffe
This cartoon giraffe is made from simple shapes: a rounded head, a long neck and a round body with 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 20 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 giraffe, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the horns and ears
On top of the head, draw two short horns like little sticks with a round ball on each tip. On each side of the head, draw an ear shaped like a leaf.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes
In the upper half of the head, draw two round eyes. Color them dark and leave a tiny white dot for the shine.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the muzzle
At the bottom of the head, draw a big oval muzzle. Add two small dots for the nostrils and a smile under them.
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5Step 5 of 7
Draw the neck and body
From the bottom of the head, draw two lines going down for a long neck. At the bottom, draw a round body that is wider than the neck.
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6Step 6 of 7
Add the legs, spots and tail
Draw two front legs going down the middle with hooves at the bottom. On each side, draw a rounded back leg with a hoof. Draw a few spots on the neck and body, and a thin tail with a tuft on the right.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your giraffe
Color the head, horns, ears, neck, body and legs yellow. Use orange brown for the spots, light yellow for the muzzle and brown for the hooves, horn tips and tail tuft. Keep the eyes dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon giraffe
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Plan the neck
The neck takes up a lot of space, so start the head near the top of the page.
3
Natural spots
Make the spots different sizes and shapes so they do not look like dots.
4
Round horn tips
Giraffe horns end in soft round knobs, not sharp points.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Add a tree
Draw a tall tree next to your giraffe so it has leaves to eat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon giraffe in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon giraffe easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it. For younger kids, draw just three or four spots.
How do I draw a giraffe neck?
Draw two long lines going down from the head that get a little wider at the bottom where they meet the body.
What colors do I need for a cartoon giraffe?
Yellow, light yellow, orange brown, brown and black.
Can I draw a baby giraffe with these steps?
Yes. Make the head bigger, the neck shorter and the eyes a little larger.
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.
