How to Draw a Penguin: Easy Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a penguin in 12 easy steps
A standing penguin with a heart-shaped face, two outstretched flippers, an oval tummy and two webbed feet.
Follow 12 guided strokes, one body part at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow the on-screen guides, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a penguin, step by step
1Curve around the top of the head
Curve around the top of the head.
2Draw the heart-shaped face
Draw the heart-shaped face.
3Draw the left flipper
Draw the left flipper.
4Draw the right flipper
Draw the right flipper.
5Curve down the left side of the body
Curve down the left side of the body.
6Curve down the right side of the body
Curve down the right side of the body.
7Draw the large oval tummy
Draw the large oval tummy.
8Draw the left webbed foot
Draw the left webbed foot.
9Draw the right webbed foot
Draw the right webbed foot.
10Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
11Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
12Draw the rounded triangle beak
Draw the rounded triangle beak.
Time to color!
Try a charcoal coat, white face and tummy, and orange feet and beak.
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 penguin drawing?
- There are 12 strokes, with individual instructions for each body part and decorative detail.
- What if my child needs help with a curve?
- Take your time and use the hint or zoom button for a closer look. The guided tool accepts lines that roughly follow the shape and tidies each completed stroke.
- Can we color and save the finished drawing?
- Yes. After the last stroke, tap the different regions to choose colors, add a signature, and save the finished picture.
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