How to Draw a Parasaurolophus: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a parasaurolophus in 21 easy steps
A parasaurolophus with a long curved crest on its head, stripes on its back, a pale throat and a long tail.
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 a parasaurolophus, step by step
1Draw the long curved crest
Draw the long curved crest.
2Draw the snout and smile
Draw the snout and smile.
3Draw the top of the head
Draw the top of the head.
4Draw the back of the neck
Draw the back of the neck.
5Draw the round back
Draw the round back.
6Draw the top of the tail
Draw the top of the tail.
7Draw the underside of the tail
Draw the underside of the tail.
8Draw the chin
Draw the chin.
9Draw the front of the neck
Draw the front of the neck.
10Draw the line down the throat
Draw the line down the throat.
11Draw the first front leg
Draw the first front leg.
12Add the toes on that foot
Add the toes on that foot.
13Draw the other front leg
Draw the other front leg.
14Add the toes on that foot
Add the toes on that foot.
15Draw the near back leg
Draw the near back leg.
16Add the toes on that foot
Add the toes on that foot.
17Draw the far back leg
Draw the far back leg.
18Add the toes on that foot
Add the toes on that foot.
19Draw the tummy between the legs
Draw the tummy between the legs.
20Add the stripes on the back
Add the stripes on the back.
21Draw the eye and nostrils
Draw the eye and nostrils.
Time to color!
Try a grape purple body with darker purple stripes and a creamy throat. The long crest is fun in a bright colour of its own.
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 crest on its head for?
- Scientists think the hollow crest let it make loud honking calls. Draw it as one long curve that sweeps back from the top of the head.
- 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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