Tiger Salamander Drawing

By the end of this lesson we will arrive at a finished drawing of a tiger salamander by completing one area at a time. It will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to draw each section which will get us closer to the completed work of art. The final work of art will be shaded with color creating a work of art you will be proud of!

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. Draw The Head

   

   Draw a curved line to form the tiger salamander’s head.

2. Outline The Body

   

   Next, outline its elongated body attached to the head. Then, form its tail by drawing a wavy, pointed tip at the end.

3. Form The Eyes

   

   Draw the rounded shape of the salamander’s eyes. Add the pupil by drawing a shaded circle. Then, form a curved line above its eye.

4. Draw The Nostrils

   

   Draw the nostrils by making two small dots below the eyes.

5. Attach The Forelegs

   

   Form the shape of the salamander’s forelegs attached to its body as shown.

6. Add The Hind Legs

   

   Add the short hind legs of the salamander connected to its body.

7. Outline The Underside

   

   Draw the curved outline of the amphibian’s underside.

8. Draw The Striped Pattern

   

   Draw the striped pattern along the tiger salamander’s back by adding thin, wavy shaped lines along its back and on its legs.

9. Complete The Tiger Salamander Drawing

   

   Let’s add some color to our tiger salamander drawing! First, use a white crayon to color its eyes. Next, shade its underbelly and the stripes along its back and legs using a yellow crayon. Then, color the rest of the salamander with a dark gray crayon.