How to Draw an Allosaurus
Young artists can learn how to draw allosaurus by following the photos in this simple guide.
Included are 9 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy creating their own allosaurus on paper. Also included is a printable version of this allosaurus drawing tutorial.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw a allosaurus.
Enjoy learning how to draw allosaurus. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some creative details. Don’t forget about the free PDF guide.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw an Allosaurus Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)

This step by step lesson will instruct you how to draw an allosaurus. We will pay attention to the shapes of each section and types of lines drawn ensuring that the artwork looks great.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Outline The Head
Outline the shape of the allosaurus’ head similar to the illustration.
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Draw The Face
First, draw a circle for the eye. Next, add a dot to draw its nostril.
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Add The Teeth
Draw a zigzag line inside the allosaurus’ mouth to draw its teeth
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Outline The Body
Outline the oval shape of the allosaurus’ body.
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Form The Tail
Form the pointed shape of the allosaurus’ tail connected to its body.
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Draw The Arm
Draw the shape of the allosaurus’ short arm similar to the illustration.
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Attach The Legs
Form the allosaurus’ thick long legs attached to the bottom of its body. Emphasize its large sharp claws as shown.
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Draw The Spines
Add the small sharp spines along the allosaurus’ back by drawing pointed lines.
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Complete The Allosaurus Drawing
Now, let’s complete the drawing of an allosaurus by first filling the eye using a black crayon. Next, color the teeth using a white crayon. Now, shade the spines along its back using a red crayon. Then, color the allosaurus’ body using green and orange crayons.
How to Draw an Allosaurus PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw an Allosaurus. 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!