How to Draw a T-Rex: Easy Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a t-rex in 21 easy steps
A friendly upright T-Rex with four separate teeth, two tiny arms, two stomping legs and a long raised tail.
Follow 21 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 t-rex, step by step
1Draw the snout and top of the head
Draw the snout and top of the head.
2Curve down the neck and along the back
Curve down the neck and along the back.
3Draw the long upturned tail
Draw the long upturned tail.
4Draw the wide smiling mouth
Draw the wide smiling mouth.
5Curve under the jaw
Curve under the jaw.
6Draw the first tooth
Draw the first tooth.
7Draw the second tooth
Draw the second tooth.
8Draw the third tooth
Draw the third tooth.
9Draw the fourth tooth
Draw the fourth tooth.
10Curve down the chest and tummy
Curve down the chest and tummy.
11Draw the farther stomping leg and foot
Draw the farther stomping leg and foot.
12Draw the nearer stomping leg and foot
Draw the nearer stomping leg and foot.
13Draw the farther tiny arm and fingers
Draw the farther tiny arm and fingers.
14Draw the nearer tiny arm and fingers
Draw the nearer tiny arm and fingers.
15Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
16Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
17Draw the first nostril
Draw the first nostril.
18Draw the second nostril
Draw the second nostril.
19Add the left eyebrow
Add the left eyebrow.
20Add the right eyebrow
Add the right eyebrow.
21Add the smile corner
Add the smile corner.
Time to color!
Try a light green dinosaur, slightly darker far limbs, white teeth and dark eyes.
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 t-rex drawing?
- There are 21 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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