How to Draw a Lizard
Get your pencils ready, friends, because I’m going to show you how to draw a lizard in three easy, fun-filled ways. We’ll create lizards that look like they could crawl right out of your artwork, with techniques simple enough for anyone to follow.
It’s a reptile revelry! In this lesson, we’re going to discover the fun of art as I teach you to draw a lizard with three unique techniques. From their curly tails to their cheeky grins, you’ll love bringing these little creatures to life on your paper.
How to Draw a Lizard: Basic Information
Get ready to channel your inner artist as we learn how to draw a lizard, step by playful step. This little creature is not only fun to look at but also super fun to sketch. This lesson is designed to be easy, ensuring that artists of all ages can enjoy creating their own lizard on paper.
As we sketch together, you’ll notice how we start with basic circles and curves, building the lizard’s body in a way that’s easy and understandable. I’ve broken down each part of the lizard – from its head to its curly tail – into simple steps so you can follow along without any fuss.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll know how to draw a lizard with confidence and a touch of your own artistic flair. So, grab your pencils, and let’s get started on this reptilian adventure. With your imagination and my easy method, your lizard will leap off the page in no time!
Lizard Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 20 minutes
How to Draw a Lizard
- Draw the head.
Begin by drawing an oval shape slightly tilted to the left. This forms the head of the lizard and sets the foundation for proportion.
- Start drawing the outline of the torso.
Add a larger, curved line below the head oval, starting at the top left and curving down and to the right. This creates the lizard’s body outline. It’s great if it looks like a comma – you’re on the right way.
- Depict the other side of the torso.
Sketch a smaller, curved line inside the body curve to define the lizard’s underbelly. This line mirrors the larger curve above it, suggesting the creature’s roundness. Now it may look like the approximate outline of a snake.
- Draw the eyes and make the head an elongated shape.
Draw two small circles on the head for eyes, and add a tiny oval on the nose area. This gives the lizard a face and starts to bring the character to life. You were not mistaken – the eyes actually extend slightly beyond the contours of the lizard’s head.
- Add a pair of paws.
Lizards have fairly long, thin and very dexterous limbs. Picture this as a pair of figures that are located close to the head and taper away from the body. Avoid unnecessary bends, these are quite smooth figures.
- Draw the second pair of paws.
Drawing the hind limbs of a lizard has some minor features. As you can see, these are asymmetrical figures that are located in different planes and bend in completely different ways.
- Outline the fingers.
Lizards also have very mobile fingers. It is an important locomotion tool (even on steep surfaces) that helps in hunting and movement. Draw the fingers in the form of shapes with smooth extensions as in my sample.
- Erase unnecessary lines.
Evaluate your drawing completely. Correct any inaccuracies, remove unnecessary guide lines from the previous steps and start coloring.
- Color the drawing.
Color your lizard with a bright green, and use black for the eyes and nostrils to make them stand out. And, you can add a light shading under the belly and on the tail to give the lizard a three-dimensional appearance.
Additional Content
You’re in for a delightful surprise—I’ve crafted a free PDF of our lizard drawing lesson that’s yours to keep. It’s a bite-sized version of our larger lesson, designed to fit right into your artistic life, even when you’re offline.
With this downloadable guide, you can practice drawing charming lizards whenever inspiration strikes, without any need for Wi-Fi. It’s filled with tips and tricks to make each lizard you depict uniquely yours. So download it now, and let your creativity leap like a lizard anytime, anywhere!
Alternative Drawing Techniques
Not just stopping at the PDF, I’ve also assembled a treasure trove of alternative drawing methods for capturing the essence of lizards. Each one is a new adventure, designed to embolden your artistic journey with fresh perspectives and skills.
How to Draw a Lizard Bigger
In this version of our lizard-drawing lesson, the lizard appears much like the one in our first tutorial, but it’s crafted on a slightly larger scale. This gives you, the budding artist, more room to maneuver your pencil and refine your skills.
While the increase in size is subtle, it allows for a broader canvas to practice your strokes and solidify your confidence in replicating and enlarging characters while maintaining their proportions. Stick to the simple steps, and you’ll see how a small change in size can make a big difference in your artistic development.
Cartoon Lizard Drawing Guide
Alright, young artists, let’s get set to sketch a lizard like no other – one that smiles back at you with oodles of character and a heart full of joy. This isn’t just about drawing; it’s about storytelling on your canvas.
Every step is designed to be clear and fun, perfect for artists at any level. By the end, you’ll have a colorful, cheerful lizard that seems almost ready to scamper off your page.
Conclusion
We’ve reached the end of our joyful lizard drawing session, but don’t let your creative spark fade just yet. There’s an entire world of art waiting for you on my website. Fancy sketching a fluffy panda next, or maybe you’re in the mood to design a snazzy shoe? Keep your pencils sharp and your sketch pads ready!
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