How to Draw a Cute Penguin: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids

How to Draw a Cute Penguin: Easy Step-by-Step Art Lesson for Kids


Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Cute Penguin Tutorial Video and a Penguin Coloring Page.

Cute Penguin Drawing

Penguins make great drawing projects, especially for younger elementary students, because they just have such clearly defined bodies. There’s no fur to figure out, no complicated arms or legs with muscles that need to be defined just so. They just have their roundish bodies, flippers with easy black and white coloring.

One way to add just a little more fun to a penguin project is to propose some cute accessories. This tutorial shares an easy way to add a fun hat and scarf. They’re just a little extra touch to make things go from cute, to super cute. (Always good lure to get students extra engaged!)

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Draw a Cute Penguin diag web — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

Cute Penguin Coloring Page

Cute Penguin Coloring Page — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

Another Penguin with a Hat

Draw a Penguin with a Hat — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips
Penguin with Hat diagram — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips
How to Draw a Cute Penguin

Materials

  • Drawing Paper. This is the good stuff you can buy in bulk for a good price.
  • Pencils. I like how this brand always makes nice dark lines.
  • Black Marker. A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.
  • Crayons. The larger packs are nice for more color choices.
  • Note: All of the above are Amazon affiliate links.

Watch a Cute Penguin Short Video

How to Draw a Cute Penguin Step by Step

Time needed: 45 minutes

How to Draw a Cute Penguin

  1. Start the scarf at the neck.

    CP 1 — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

  2. Draw the head above it.

    CP 2 — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

  3. Add the outline of the face.

    CP 3 — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

  4. Draw the eyes and cheeks.

    CP 4 — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

  5. Draw the body and belly below.

    CP 5 — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

  6. Add the flippers and feet.

    CP 6 — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

  7. Draw a hat and scarf ends.

    CP 7 — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

  8. Erase lines and add background.

    CP 8 — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

  9. Trace with marker and color.

    CP 9 — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

Draw a Cute Penguin diag web — Activity Craft Holidays, Kids, Tips

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Originally published in artprojectsforkids.org