How to Draw a Monkey: Easy Monkey Drawing for Kids
How to draw a monkey in 12 easy steps
Monkeys are pure fun to draw: a big round head, two sticking-out ears, a cuddly sitting body and one long curly tail. This front-facing sitting pose keeps everything simple, so kids get an easy monkey drawing that looks friendly and full of personality.
Follow the twelve steps below on paper, or tap "Draw it live" and DrawAlong will guide each line on screen, checking every stroke as you go.
How to draw a monkey, step by step
1Draw a big round circle for the head
Start with a big round circle near the top of the page. That is the monkey's whole head.
2Add a round ear that bumps out from the left side of the head
Add a round ear that bumps out from the left side of the head. Monkey ears are big, so let it stick out proudly.
3Add a matching ear on the right side
Add a matching ear on the right side. Now your monkey can hear the whole jungle.
4Draw the big round sitting body under the head
Draw the big round sitting body under the head. Start at one side of the head, swoop down and around, and come back up to the other side.
5Draw a tall oval inside for the soft tummy
Draw a tall oval inside the body for the soft tummy. Let it float in the middle without touching the outline.
6Draw the left arm hugging the side of the body
Draw the left arm hugging the side of the body, curving down from the shoulder like a big cozy hug.
7Draw the right arm to match
Draw the right arm to match. Both arms wrap around like the monkey is hugging itself.
8Curl one long tail out from the side of the body
Curl one long tail out from the side of the body. Swing it up and around and finish with a little loop at the tip.
9Draw a little wide oval on the face for the muzzle
Draw a little wide oval on the face for the muzzle. That is where the smile will live.
10Draw a little round eye
Draw a little round eye above the muzzle.
11Add the other round eye
Add the other round eye beside it, so your monkey can spot the nearest banana.
12Add a big happy smile inside the muzzle
Add a big happy smile inside the muzzle. Hello, monkey!
Time to color!
Classic look: warm brown for the head, ears, body, arms and tail, a soft tan tummy and muzzle, then add a leafy green jungle or a yellow banana in the background!
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a monkey easy for kids to draw?
- Yes. This monkey is built from circles and ovals, which are the friendliest shapes for small hands. The head, ears, body and tummy are all round, so most kids aged four and up can finish it on their own.
- What is the trickiest part of drawing a monkey?
- Usually the curly tail, because it swings out and loops at the end. Go slow and think of it like drawing a big question mark lying on its side. In DrawAlong the tail step is checked gently, so a loose curl still counts.
- How long does this monkey drawing take?
- Most kids finish the twelve guided steps in about five to six minutes, then spend a few more happily coloring. It is a nice length for a quiet-time activity that does not feel rushed.
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