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Draw the body
In the middle of your page, draw a tall egg shape that is a little wider at the bottom. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Penguin
This cartoon penguin starts with a simple egg shape and a white face and belly inside it. 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 penguin, step by step
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Add the face and belly
Inside the body, draw the white part. At the top it looks like a heart with two round bumps. Under it, it becomes a long oval that fills most of the tummy.
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Draw the eyes
In the two top bumps of the white face, draw two round eyes. Color them dark and leave a tiny white dot for the shine. Add a small pink oval under each eye.
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Draw the beak
Between the eyes and a little lower, draw a small beak shaped like a diamond with the point facing down.
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Add the flippers
On each side of the body, draw a flipper that starts near the shoulder and points down and out, like a long leaf.
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Draw the feet and tuft
At the bottom of the body, draw two wide flat feet that stick out a little. On top of the head, draw a tiny curly tuft of hair.
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Color your penguin
Color the body and flippers dark grey or black. Leave the face and belly white. Color the beak and feet orange and the cheeks pink. Keep the eyes dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon penguin
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Egg shape
A penguin body looks best when it is wider at the bottom.
3
Leave the belly white
You do not need to color the white parts. The paper does the work for you.
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Dark grey is easier
If black crayon looks too heavy, use dark grey or dark blue instead.
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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.
6
Make it festive
Add a red scarf and a hat for a winter or Christmas penguin.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon penguin in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon penguin easy enough for young kids?
Yes. It is one of the easiest animals. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How do I draw the white part of a penguin?
Draw a shape like a heart at the top for the face, then let it become a long oval for the belly.
What colors do I need for a cartoon penguin?
Black or dark grey, orange and pink.
Can I draw a baby penguin with these steps?
Yes. Make the body shorter and rounder, and color it light grey for a fluffy chick.
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.
