How to Draw an Ankylosaurus: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw an ankylosaurus in 21 easy steps
A chunky ankylosaurus with a bumpy armoured back, spikes all along the top, a round club on its tail and a cheerful face.
Build your picture in 21 named parts, from the main shapes to the smaller details. Follow the smooth guides online, lifting your pen between separate lines, or work through each part on paper at your own pace. It is one of our dinosaur drawings, so try the others in the Dinosaurs collection next.
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How to draw an ankylosaurus, step by step
1Draw the round club on the tail
Draw the round club on the tail.
2Draw the curved tail
Draw the curved tail.
3Draw the little spikes near the tail
Draw the little spikes near the tail.
4Draw the first two big spikes
Draw the first two big spikes.
5Draw the next two big spikes
Draw the next two big spikes.
6Draw the round head
Draw the round head.
7Draw the horn and spike on the head
Draw the horn and spike on the head.
8Draw the spike on the back of the head
Draw the spike on the back of the head.
9Draw the spike beside the head
Draw the spike beside the head.
10Draw the near back leg
Draw the near back leg.
11Add the toes on that foot
Add the toes on that foot.
12Draw the far back leg
Draw the far back leg.
13Add the toes on that foot
Add the toes on that foot.
14Draw the near front leg
Draw the near front leg.
15Add the toes on that foot
Add the toes on that foot.
16Draw the far front leg
Draw the far front leg.
17Add the toe on that foot
Add the toe on that foot.
18Draw the stripe along the tummy
Draw the stripe along the tummy.
19Add the bumps on the shell
Add the bumps on the shell.
20Draw the eye and nostrils
Draw the eye and nostrils.
21Draw the smile
Draw the smile.
Time to color!
Try a sandy brown body, cream spikes and bumps, and a darker brown tail club. Pick one bright colour for the bumps if you want it to stand out.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this drawing?
- There are 21 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- What is the club on its tail for?
- The ankylosaurus swung its heavy tail club to keep other dinosaurs away. Draw it as two round bumps at the end of the curved tail.
- Can I print this drawing?
- Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
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