How to Draw a Python
Kids will have fun learning how to draw a python in today’s art lesson.
Have fun with this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a python. This easy python lesson is perfect for younger children looking to get started with drawing.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and simple to follow! Expect this drawing to take about 20 minutes, but the art-making process can actually take more time if a background is added in addition to the subject matter.
Enjoy the process of learning how to draw a python. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some creative details. Let’s get started.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Python Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to draw a python with basic drawing tools. Pay attention to the various sizes and shapes contained in the example drawing of the python. The lines in each step is drawn blue so you can see the current lines that you will be drawing.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Draw The Head
First, draw the outline of the python’s head. Next, add an oval for the eye and a small dot for the nose.
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Start Outlining The Body
Start forming the coiled outline of its body.
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Form The Body And Tail
Continue drawing the python’s coiling body similar to the previous step. Then, form the pointed shape of its tail.
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Add A Tree Branch
Create two wavy curved lines to form a tree branch for the python to hang on to.
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Finish Drawing The Body
Draw a diagonal line to form the shape of the snake’s body visible behind the tree branch.
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Complete The Python Drawing
Let’s color our drawing of a python! First, use a yellow crayon to color the iris and a black crayon to form the pupils. Next, use a cream colored crayon to fill in the underbelly. Now, shade the rest of the snake’s body using a green crayon. Then, use a brown crayon to color the tree branch.
How to Draw a Python 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 Python. 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!