How to Draw an Iguana

We will arrive at a finished drawing of an iguana by working on one part at a time. The drawing will take 9 steps in total as we continue to make each section moving closer to the completed drawing. The final drawing will be detailed with color creating a artwork you will be proud to show off!

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. Outline The Head

   

   Outline the shape of the iguana’s head as shown.

2. Form The Face

   

   Now, draw the circular outline of its eye. Add a small dot for the nostril and a curved line for the mouth. Then, form the blob shaped outline on its cheek called the subtympanic shield.

3. Draw The Body

   

   Draw two lines to form its elongated body.

4. Add The Dewlap

   

   Add its dewlap attached to the bottom of its head by drawing a wavy line.

5. Attach The Tail

   

   Form the long, pointy shape of its tail connected to the end of its body.

6. Form The Legs

   

   Draw the curving shape of its legs attached to the bottom of its body as shown. Don’t forget to erase parts of its body that overlap with the legs.

7. Add The Feet

   

   Add its long clawed feet at the bottom of its legs.

8. Draw The Dorsal Crests

   

   Draw small V-shaped dorsal crests along the iguana’s back and tail.

9. Complete The Iguana Drawing

   

   Let’s add some color to our drawing of an iguana. First, fill the eye with a black crayon. Add a white highlight to the eye. Next, use a yellow-green crayon to color the dewlap, subtympanic shield and the underbelly. Now, use a red crayon to add some circular spots on its body and to fill the dorsal crests along its back. Also, add some red stripes along its tail. Then, color the rest of the iguana’s body with a light green crayon.