In this easy-to-follow guided drawing tutorial, we will be showing how to draw a penguin, a cute and simple one at that! This tutorial is perfect for kids and beginners as the steps are easy to follow, but the end result is still pretty sweet.
Ready to jump into the drawing action? We’re here to guide you from start to finish. Like our other how to draw tutorials, this one too comes with a directed drawing activity sheet that you can print and use to draw anywhere.
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We have a bunch of cool animal drawing tutorials on the website already if your kids love drawing them. This one pairs nicely with our how to draw a bear tutorial if you are teaching your kids about polar animals.
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How to Draw a Penguin Step by Step
What you need:
- our printable drawing guide (optional)
- pencil or black marker
- paper
Step by Step Penguin Drawing Instructions
Step 1
Start by drawing a slightly boxy oval shape for the penguin’s head.
Step 2
In the middle of it, closer to the bottom, draw a small rounded triangle for the penguin’s beak.
Step 3
Draw a pair of eyes.
Step 4
Next, draw two rounded shapes, from the bottom of the head, around the eyes and ending by the beak.
Step 5
Draw the body.
Step 6
And an oval shape inside the body.
Step 7
Next comes a pair of wings.
Step 8
And a pair of feet.
Step 9
All done! Congratulations, you have learned how to draw a penguin. The only thing left is to color in your masterpice.
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