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Draw the body
Draw a big long oval body in the middle of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Komodo Dragon
This cartoon komodo dragon is a big long body, a thick neck, a long head, a forked tongue, a long tail and strong legs with claws. 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 komodo dragon, step by step
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Add the head and neck
On the right, draw a thick neck and a long rounded head.
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Draw the face and tongue
Draw a round eye with a white shine, a nostril, a long smile and a pink forked tongue sticking out.
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Draw the tail
On the left, draw a long thick tail that gets thinner and points down to the ground.
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Add the strong legs
Draw two strong bent legs in front and two behind them, each with sharp claws.
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Draw the scales and ground
Draw little dots and lines on the body for scales, and a line on the ground under the feet.
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Color your Komodo dragon
Grey brown for the body, dark brown for the back legs and scales, light tan for the belly and pink for the tongue.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon komodo dragon
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Strong legs
Make the legs thick and strong so the body stands up off the ground.
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Forked tongue
Draw the tongue with two points at the end, like a letter Y.
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Scale dots
Little dots on the body are an easy way to show scales.
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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 komodo dragon, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon komodo dragon in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon komodo dragon easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is a Komodo dragon a real dragon?
No. It is the biggest lizard in the world, but it cannot fly or breathe fire.
Where do Komodo dragons live?
They live on a few islands in Indonesia, like Komodo island.
What colors do I need for a cartoon komodo dragon?
Grey brown, dark brown, light tan 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.
