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Draw the head
On the right side of your page, draw a big round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Leopard Gecko
This cartoon leopard gecko is a big round head, a big eye, a smile, a long body, a fat tail, four short legs, spots and a rock. 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 leopard gecko, step by step
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Add the eye and smile
Draw one big round eye with a white shine, a tiny nose dot and a long happy smile.
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Add the fat tail
At the back of the body, draw a fat tail that gets thinner to a point at the end. Leopard geckos store food in their tail.
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Draw the legs and toes
Draw four short legs under the body. Add little toes on each foot.
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Add the spots and a rock
Draw lots of small spots on the head, body and tail, just like a leopard. Draw a flat rock under the gecko.
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Color your leopard gecko
Yellow for the head, body and tail, dark brown for the spots, pink for the cheek and grey for the rock.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon leopard gecko
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Fat tail
Make the tail thick. Leopard geckos keep extra food in their tail.
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Big smile
Draw a long curved smile. Leopard geckos look like they are smiling.
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Leopard spots
Draw lots of small dark spots, like a leopard.
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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 leopard gecko, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon leopard gecko in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon leopard gecko easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why is it called a leopard gecko?
It has spots just like a leopard.
Can leopard geckos climb walls?
No. Unlike many geckos, leopard geckos do not have sticky toe pads.
What colors do I need for a cartoon leopard gecko?
Yellow, dark brown, pink and grey.
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.
