Draw a Penguin

There is something about penguins and cold weather that just goes together, which makes this a favorite winter drawing when it is too chilly to play outside. Kids draw a penguin online right in the browser, color it with taps instead of markers, then sign it and save it, so the couch stays clean and the picture still makes it to the fridge or a family group chat. Penguin coloring is quick too: black body, white tummy, orange beak, done.

The guided steps keep every line honest and small. First the big egg shaped body, then the white tummy oval floating inside it, two flippers that swoop down like slides, a little diamond beak, two foot bumps, and two round eyes. Each stroke is checked as it is drawn, which is what makes this an easy penguin drawing rather than a test.

As a penguin drawing for kids, it is one of the gentlest starting points we offer for ages 4 to 8. There are no tricky corners and no long lines, so it suits first-time artists, and it pairs nicely with a snowflake or a scarf added freehand at the end.

Is the penguin only for winter?

Not at all. It is popular from December through February for snowy-day art, but penguins are a year-round favorite, and a summer penguin on the beach is a fun twist.

How long does the penguin drawing take?

About four to five minutes for the nine guided steps, making it one of our quickest animals. Coloring usually takes another few minutes.

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