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Draw the head
Draw a big round head near the top of your page. It can be a little wider at the bottom. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Sloth
This cartoon sloth is a round head, a light face, dark eye patches, a big smile, a round body and long 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 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 sloth, step by step
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Draw the face shape
Inside the head, draw a big light oval for the face. Leave a thin border of fur around it.
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Draw the eye patches and eyes
Draw a dark patch on each side of the face that slants down, like a sleepy smile. Inside each patch, draw a small eye with a white shine.
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Draw the nose and smile
Draw a small round nose in the middle of the face and a big happy smile under it.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a big round body, then a light oval on the tummy.
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Add the arms, feet and long claws
Draw a round arm on each side and two big feet at the bottom. Add long curved claws to the hands and feet.
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Color your sloth
Light brown for the fur, cream for the face and tummy, dark brown for the eye patches and a dark nose.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon sloth
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Slanted patches
Make the eye patches slant down toward the sides. This gives the sloth its sleepy happy look.
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Big smile
Draw a wide smile. Sloths always look like they are smiling.
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Curved claws
Draw the claws as long curved lines. Two or three on each paw is enough.
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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 sloth, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon sloth in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon sloth easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why does a sloth have eye patches?
Real sloths have dark fur around their eyes. It makes them look like they are wearing a mask.
Can I draw the sloth hanging from a branch?
Yes. Draw a branch above it and make the arms reach up with the claws hooked over it.
What colors do I need for a cartoon sloth?
Light brown, cream, dark brown and black.
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.
