How to Draw a Koala: Easy Koala Drawing for Kids
How to draw a koala in 18 easy steps
A seated koala with fluffy ears, a large oval nose, two long front arms and two bent back legs.
Follow 18 guided strokes, one body part or detail at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow each line on screen, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a koala, step by step
1Curve across the top of the head
Curve across the top of the head.
2Draw the fluffy left ear
Draw the fluffy left ear.
3Draw the fluffy right ear
Draw the fluffy right ear.
4Curve inside the left ear
Curve inside the left ear.
5Curve inside the right ear
Curve inside the right ear.
6Curve around the cheeks and chin
Curve around the cheeks and chin.
7Draw the left arm and rounded paw
Draw the left arm and rounded paw.
8Draw the right arm and rounded paw
Draw the right arm and rounded paw.
9Curve down the back
Curve down the back.
10Draw the left bent back leg
Draw the left bent back leg.
11Draw the right bent back leg
Draw the right bent back leg.
12Draw the left foot
Draw the left foot.
13Draw the right foot
Draw the right foot.
14Connect the bottom of the tummy
Connect the bottom of the tummy.
15Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
16Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
17Draw the large oval nose
Draw the large oval nose.
18Draw the small smile
Draw the small smile.
Time to color!
Try a soft grey coat, lighter inner ears and feet, and a dark grey nose.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you draw this koala?
- A seated koala with fluffy ears, a large oval nose, two long front arms and two bent back legs. The 18 steps separate the outline, body parts, and small details so you can follow one line at a time.
- Can children take a break between steps?
- Yes. Work at your own pace and pause whenever you need to. For longer curves, follow the guide slowly from the starting point to the end.
- What colors can I use for the koala?
- Try a soft grey coat, lighter inner ears and feet, and a dark grey nose. You can also choose your own colors.
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