Easy Lizard Drawing
Kids can learn how to make an easy lizard drawing!
Have fun with this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw an lizard. This easy lizard instruction guide is perfect for younger students looking to get started with drawing.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and simple to follow! Expect this drawing to last about 20 minutes, but the creative process can actually take longer if a background is drawn in addition to the subject matter.
Drawing is much more fun when you have a easy to understand lesson to reference. Keep practicing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Easy Lizard Drawing Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
By the end of this lesson we will arrive at a finished drawing of an lizard by creating one area at a time. The drawing will take 6 steps in total as we continue to draw each area which will get us closer to the completed work of art. The finished work of art will be completed with color creating a artwork you will be proud to show off!
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Outline The Head

Start by forming the outline of the lizard’s head as shown.
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Draw The Face

Draw a circle to form its eye. Then, add a small dot for its nostril.
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Form The Body

Now, draw two curved lines to form the lizard’s body.
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Attach The Tail

Next, draw its long pointed tail attached to its body.
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Add The Legs

Then, form the shape of the reptile’s short legs similar to the illustration. Make sure to erase parts of the lizard’s body that overlap with the legs.
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Complete The Easy Lizard Drawing

Let’s complete the easy drawing of a lizard by adding some color! First, fill the eye with a black crayon. Add some shimmer to the eye using a white crayon. Next, color the underbelly with a yellow crayon. Then, shade the rest of the body with a darker shade of yellow. Finally, add some spots along the lizard’s back and on its tail using a brown crayon.
Easy Lizard Drawing PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Easy Lizard Drawing. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!

Why is the legs so hard.
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