Whitney Ryan
Whitney Ryan
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Free Tutorial: How To Draw A Koala

  • by Whitney Ryan @whitney_ryan

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

Australia is well-known for everyone's favorite, furry little friend - the koala! While you might not be able to take a trip down under to meet one in real life, who's to say you can't draw your very own right at home? Today we are going to share a step-by-step tutorial that will detail exactly how to draw the perfect koala!

Follow the steps below:

Drawing the head shape, ears, and neck
Drawing the head shape, ears, and neck

Step 1

Start with the head shape and the big ears that Koalas are known for, and then continue with the fur collar.

Drawing the body
Drawing the body

Step 2

Next come the front legs and the rest of the body. The koalas fingers are very easy to draw, just some simple squares.

Drawing facial features
Drawing facial features

Step 3

Split the face with a cross to keep things symmetrical, and draw the features.

Adding details
Adding details

Step 4

Draw the line art. To achieve the fluffy look draw flowy interrupted lines in the areas that have the most volume or are over curved shapes like the ears. The fingers and nails are basically square shapes.

Coloring the koala
Coloring the koala

Step 5

Coloring is easy, just make sure that the shadows and light coloured areas have that fluffy look by feathering the edges.

Koala Finished Product
Koala Finished Product

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Whether you’re a seasoned sketcher or a beginner with a pencil, this step-by-step guide will have you capturing the charm of our sleepy, tree-hugging friend in no time!

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