How to Draw A Monkey Step by Step

Learn to draw a monkey step by step with our easy-to-follow tutorial. Perfect for beginners and art lovers!

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on drawing a monkey! Monkeys are captivating creatures with their lively expressions and agile movements. In this tutorial, you'll learn to capture the essence of these intelligent animals, from their mischievous faces to their unique physical traits. Whether you're aiming for a cartoon monkey, a monkey sketch, or a real monkey drawing, these steps will help you bring your artwork to life. Let's dive in and get started!

Feel free to follow the PDF tutorial below as well!

Step 1: Construction

Begin by sketching the basic shapes that form the foundation of your monkey. Focus on the head and muzzle, and mark the key joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, and legs. Don’t forget to outline the hands. These shapes will help you maintain proper proportions and ensure a solid structure for your monkey sketch.

Step 2: Face

Next, add details to the face. Draw a vertical middle line to divide the face and a horizontal cross line for the eyes, nose, and mouth. These guidelines will help you position the facial features proportionally. Align the inner corners of the eyes with the width of the nose. Feel free to give your cartoon monkey distinct and expressive features.

Step 3: Line Art

Now, refine the overall shape of your monkey. This step is flexible, as the monkey is covered in fur, allowing for a lot of creative freedom. Draw the body with loose, flowing lines. On areas like the shoulder, use swirling patterns to emphasize roundness and add depth to your monkey sketch.

Step 4: Final Details of the Line Art

This is where your monkey drawing comes to life. Add rich details to the fur and incorporate textures and wrinkles to enhance realism. Play around with different elements to give your monkey a playful and dynamic appearance.

And there you have it—your very own playful monkey drawing!
Enjoy the process and let your creativity shine through each step.

Check out some more drawing tutorial on Domestika:
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How to Draw A Rabbit (+Free Download), an article by Adrián Suchowolski
Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw a Man, an article by Patricia Iliuc
Online Illustration Course, by Domestika