How to Draw a Pangolin
Young artists will have fun learning how to draw a pangolin with 6 simple illustrative steps.
With 6 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy creating their own pangolin on paper. Also included is a downloadable version of this pangolin drawing lesson.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw their own pangolin.
Enjoy the process of learning how to draw a pangolin. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some personal details. It is time to get drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Pangolin Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In today’s post, we will learn how to draw a pangolin on paper. The design and proportion of each part will be pointed out in each step of the lesson. Note that the blue lines are used to indicate the current components being drawn in each in each of the steps.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Form The Head
Form the pangolin’s head by first drawing a v-shape facing downwards. Next, add an oval shape at the tip to form the nose. Then add a shaded oval for the eye. Finally, draw a triangular shape for the pangolin’s ear.
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Outline The Body
Outline the pangolin’s body by creating a spiky shape connected to its head.
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Create The Tail
Create the tail of the pangolin by adding another spiky shape connected to the end of its body.
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Attach The Legs
Form the stubby legs at the bottom of the pangolin’s body as shown.
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Add The Scales
Form the scales of the pangolin by adding multiple v-shapes on its body, tail, and legs.
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Complete The Pangolin Drawing
Let’s color the pangolin drawing! First, use a yellow crayon to color its head and feet. Use a dark brown crayon to shade the nose and inner ears. Finally, color the rest of the pangolin’s body with a brown crayon.
How to Draw a Pangolin PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Pangolin. 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!