How to Draw a Kangaroo
This lesson is designed for kids and will teach them how to draw a kangaroo. Follow the steps and create a cute and simplified kangaroo.
Any novice artist will enjoy this kangaroo drawing lesson because the instructions are very simple. This lesson is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to draw this interesting animal.
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Basic Information on How to Draw a Kangaroo
I am glad to offer you another very useful and exciting drawing lesson in which you can learn how to draw a kangaroo step by step. This is another useful lesson dedicated to drawing animals.
In the lesson drawing, the kangaroo stands half-turned and turns its head to the side. Here the kangaroo is depicted in a cartoon style, however, the contours of the animal’s body are close to real ones, and now we will look at them in more detail.
In this tutorial you will use smooth curved lines, and it will be a great exercise for your creativity. Before you start drawing, conditionally divide the kangaroo’s body into several component parts and determine the relationship between them.
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Steps on How to Draw a Kangaroo
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw a Kangaroo
- Draw the outline of the head and body.
Start by drawing two oval shapes. These serve as the basis for the kangaroo’s head and body and will help determine the proportions.
- Add facial features.
On the top oval, add two small dots for the eyes and a small circle for the nose. This is the initial formation of a kangaroo’s face.
- Sketch out the ears and an element on the head.
Each kangaroo’s ear should be round and large, with clear internal contours. Place them symmetrically relative to the head, focusing on their shape and size.
- Add the neck of the kangaroo.
Use smooth lines to depict the neck as it flows into the upper body. This part should follow the shape of the lower oval, but have natural curves.
- Depict the outline of the kangaroo tail.
The kangaroo’s tail is its special feature. It should be long, powerful and curved, starting from the back of the body and ending at a narrow tip.
- Add the front paws.
One paw appears to be partially covered by the torso.
- Sketch out the hind legs.
The hind paws of the kangaroo look very massive. To depict them, use curved lines.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Use the eraser to remove any unnecessary guidelines.
- Color the drawing.
Now that your drawing is ready, choose the appropriate shades to color the kangaroo. Brown and beige tones will be ideal, but you can experiment with the palette.
Additional Content
As usual, I have prepared a simplified version of this lesson for you in advance in the form of a PDF file. In this file you will find quick instructions, a coloring sheet, a tracing worksheet, and a mesh drawing worksheet. Use the file at any convenient time and share it with your friends.
My Recommendations
I hope that the kangaroo in your drawing looks exactly the way you wanted. But if something didn’t work out the first time, then don’t despair, but try to go through the whole process of drawing a kangaroo again until you achieve the desired result. The more you practice and gain experience, the better your drawings will become.
As you know, most species of kangaroos live on plains covered with tall grass and shrubs. Adding different plants around the kangaroo will greatly improve your drawing and improve your artistic skills.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this kangaroo drawing tutorial! Don’t forget that drawing is a process that requires practice and patience. Little by little you will become better and better!
