How to Draw an Alien: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw an alien in 20 easy steps
A waving alien with two round-tipped antennae, a wide pointed face, large oval eyes, three-finger hands and two feet.
Follow 20 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Each feature has its own guide so you can pause between strokes.
How to draw an alien, step by step
1Curve across the top of the head
Curve across the top of the head.
2Draw the left antenna and round tip
Draw the left antenna and round tip.
3Draw the right antenna and round tip
Draw the right antenna and round tip.
4Draw the wide cheeks and pointed chin
Draw the wide cheeks and pointed chin.
5Draw the left shoulder and outer arm
Draw the left shoulder and outer arm.
6Draw the inside of the left arm
Draw the inside of the left arm.
7Draw the three-finger left hand
Draw the three-finger left hand.
8Draw the right shoulder and raised arm
Draw the right shoulder and raised arm.
9Draw the underside of the raised arm
Draw the underside of the raised arm.
10Draw the waving three-finger hand
Draw the waving three-finger hand.
11Draw the left side of the body
Draw the left side of the body.
12Draw the right side of the body
Draw the right side of the body.
13Draw the left leg and foot
Draw the left leg and foot.
14Draw the right leg and foot
Draw the right leg and foot.
15Connect the legs at the tummy
Connect the legs at the tummy.
16Draw the big left eye
Draw the big left eye.
17Draw the big right eye
Draw the big right eye.
18Draw the left eye highlight
Draw the left eye highlight.
19Draw the right eye highlight
Draw the right eye highlight.
20Draw the small smile
Draw the small smile.
Time to color!
Try light green skin, darker green antenna tips, and deep blue eyes with pale highlights.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in the Alien drawing?
- This lesson has 20 guided strokes, with separate steps for the character's main features and details.
- Can we follow along on paper?
- Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.
- What colors can I use for an Alien?
- Try light green skin, darker green antenna tips, and deep blue eyes with pale highlights. You can choose your own palette too.
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