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Draw the head
Near the top of your page, leave room above for the ears. Draw a head that is round on top and a little narrower at the bottom. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Kangaroo
This cartoon kangaroo is a round head with tall ears on a long body, with big feet, a thick tail and a baby in the pouch. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 6 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 20 minutes Easy level Ages 6 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon kangaroo, step by step
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Add the tall ears
On top of the head, draw two tall pointy ears. Inside each one, draw a thinner shape of the same kind.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes
In the upper half of the face, draw two round eyes with a white shine. Add a pink oval on each cheek.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the muzzle and nose
At the bottom of the face, draw a light oval for the muzzle. At the top of it, draw a dark nose, a short line down and a little smile.
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Draw the body and pouch
Under the head, draw a tall body like a pear. On the tummy, draw a long light oval. Across the lower part of the tummy, draw a curved line for the pouch.
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Add the arms, feet, tail and baby
Draw two short arms bending in near the chest. At the bottom, draw two long, big feet. On the right, draw a thick tail going out to the side. Just above the pouch line, draw a small head with two tiny ears and two dots for eyes for the baby.
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Color your kangaroo
Color the fur and the baby light brown. Color the muzzle and tummy cream, the inner ears and cheeks pink, and the nose dark brown. Keep the eyes dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon kangaroo
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Tall body
Kangaroos stand up tall. Make the body taller than the other animals you draw.
3
Big feet
Long feet help kangaroos hop. Make them nice and big.
4
Tiny joey
Keep the baby small so it fits inside the pouch.
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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 hop
Add a few short lines under the feet to show the kangaroo jumping.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon kangaroo in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon kangaroo easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 6 can follow it. Younger kids can skip the baby.
How do I draw a kangaroo pouch?
Draw a curved line across the lower part of the tummy, like a smile.
What colors do I need for a cartoon kangaroo?
Light brown, cream, pink and dark brown.
Can I draw a kangaroo hopping?
Yes. Lean the body forward, bend the legs and stretch the tail out behind.
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.
