How to Draw a Salamander
So you want to learn how to draw a salamander?
Beginners will benefit from this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a salamander. This easy salamander lesson is perfect for fairly young kids looking to learn how to draw.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and simple to follow! Plan for this drawing to take about 20 minutes, but the drawing process may actually take more time if a background is drawn as well.
Learning to draw is much more fun when you have a simple lesson to reference. Keep practicing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Salamander Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this lesson, we will start off with a blank piece of paper and discover how to draw a salamander in 6 instructive steps. It is best to consider the proportions of each of the drawn parts of the salamander.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Form The Head
First, draw the shape of the salamander’s head as shown. Next, create a circle to outline its eye. Draw a shaded circle inside to form the pupil. Then, add a curved line above the eye. Don’t forget to add a small dot near the snout to draw its nostril!
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Outline The Body
Draw two long curved lines to outline the amphibian’s body.
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Attach The Tail
Attach the curving and pointed shape of its tail connected to its body.
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Add The Legs
Add the salamander’s short legs attached to its body as shown.
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Draw The Spots
Draw the spots on the salamander’s back by creating circles.
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Complete The Salamander Drawing
Let’s add some color to our drawing of a salamander! Start by coloring the eye with a white crayon. Next, fill in the spots on its back using a yellow crayon. Then, shade the rest of the salamander’s body using a black crayon.
How to Draw a Salamander 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 Salamander. 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!