How to Draw an Axolotl

This step by step lesson will instruct you how to draw an axolotl. We will draw attention to the shapes of each part and types of outlines created so that the drawing looks great.

Time Needed: 20 minutes

1. Form The Head

   

   First, draw the curved outline of the axolotl’s head. Next, add two circles for the eyes. Then, draw a curved line for its mouth.

2. Attach The Gills

   

   Draw the gills by forming three thin pointed shapes attached on each side of its head.

3. Draw The Fimbriae

   

   Next, add the feathery part of the axolotl’s gills called the fimbriae by drawing zigzag shapes around the gills.

4. Outline The Body

   

   Outline the thin long shape of its body and form the pointed tip of its tail at the end.

5. Attach The Legs

   

   Attach the legs by drawing curved lines on the bottom of its body.

6. Draw The Feet

   

   Form its feet connected at the end of its legs by drawing the pointed shape as shown.

7. Outline The Dorsal Crest

   

   Draw a wavy line around the tail to draw its dorsal crest.

8. Add Some Bubbles

   

   Add some bubbles by drawing circles of varying sizes.

9. Complete The Axolotl Drawing

   

   Let’s add some color to our cute axolotl drawing! First, fill the eyes with a black crayon. Next, color the gills and dorsal crest with a light purple crayon. Now, shade the fimbriae around the gills with a red crayon. Then, shade the rest of the axolotl’s body with a pink crayon. Finally, use a blue crayon to color the bubbles.