How To Draw Animals

You've found our huge collection of how to draw animals! There are all kinds of animals in here, big, small, ones that fly and even swim. There are cartoon animal lessons, realistic animals, and even mythical creatures! This group of lessons is probably one of my favorite categories on our entire website.

How To Draw A Cartoon Turtle

Learn how to draw a cute cartoon turtle with us. Austin is helping me today, so this lesson is perfect for younger artists. We’re using a Sharpie but feel free to use whatever you or your child fill most comfortable drawing with. If you use a Sharpie, be sure to use a couple sheets of […]

How To Draw A Cartoon Butterfly

Happy Monday art friends! We love you all! Today we’re drawing a cute cartoon butterfly for my cousin Peyton. Be sure to stay until the end of the video, we show off all of the amazing art you sent us.

How To Draw A Stingray

Learn how to draw a stingray! We visited our local aquarium the other week and had so much fun watching this animal swim. They’re so graceful, they look like they’re flying. Be sure to also check out our manta ray lesson.

How To Draw The Pusheen Cat

Follow along and learn how to draw the Pusheen Cat! Also visit the official website and draw things for your cat to play with.

How To Draw A Realistic Bunny

Time for another bunny lesson, hahaha! This time we’re learning how to draw a realistic bunny. Don’t worry though, we have a bunny for younger artists too. Plus check out our other easter lessons. In this video we use colored pencils to color and shade our bunnies, but you can use anything you want. Also, remember […]

How To Color A Realistic Horse and Pegasus (Part 3)

This is the final lesson in our 3 part, horse and pegasus art project! We hope you had fun following along with us. Remember it’s not important that your drawing looks perfect, it’s important that you had fun. Also, remember that practicing is the second most important part of art. The second time you draw […]

How To Draw A Realistic Pegasus (Part 2)

Before watching this lesson be sure to watch part 1, How To Draw A Realistic Horse. When you’re done with this lesson watch How To Color A Realistic Horse And Pegasus (Part 3). In this lesson we’ll show you how to turn that awesome horse drawing into an even cooler pegasus.

How To Draw A Realistic Horse (Part 1)

This how to draw a realistic horse lesson is the first in a three part series. After finishing this lesson How To Draw A Realistic Pegasus (Part 2). Then after that lesson watch the final How To Color A Realistic Horse And Pegasus (Part 3). For this project all you need is paper and something to draw […]

How To Draw A Cartoon Parrot

Learn how to draw a cartoon parrot! This activity is meant for younger artists. We tried to keep this lesson short and simple. You’ll need something to draw with, some paper and something to color with. We used oil pastels in this lesson but you can use anything (crayons, markers, colored pencils). If you found this lesson […]

How To Draw A Realistic Crocodile

Learn how to draw a realistic crocodile! This lesson is more complicated than our other how to draw a crocodile. Be sure to check that lesson if you have younger artists. This art project is a lot of fun! Once you’re finished be sure to also draw the crocodile’s habitat. You could draw him half […]

How To Draw A Realistic Cat

If you love cats, you’re going to love learning how to draw a realistic cat! The first step with marker lines is super easy. When you’re done following along with us, try drawing another cat. This time, try drawing your own cat. Use the same colors and try to draw the same pattern that your cat […]

How To Draw A Stegosaurus (realistic)

Learn how to draw a stegosaurus (realistic)! We’ve drawn one of these amazing dinosaurs before, but it was for younger artists. You can watch that lesson here. This lesson is meant for slightly older artists, but still fun for all ages. And if you’d like to draw more dinosaurs, be sure to also check out our […]

How To Draw A Bearded Dragon

How to draw a bearded dragon! Man, these things look like prehistoric dinosaurs. Don’t forget to also draw the background, give your lizard a habit or home. You could even draw crickets for food!

How To Draw A Rainbow Trout (realistic)

How to draw a rainbow trout, a realistic rainbow trout! Grab that marker and paper and follow along with us. I love the lessons that are super simple but look so realistic when we’re finished…and this is one of them. We really want to see how awesome your fish turn out. Have your parents take a […]

How To Draw A Cartoon Rhino

Check out our other rhino lesson, if you’re looking for something more advance. Today’s activity is for especially for young artists, but also works for any age too…I especially have fun doing these lessons! Follow along with me and Austin and learn how to draw a cartoon rhino! We tried to keep this lesson simple […]

How To Draw A Polar Bear (Realistic)

Learn how to draw a polar bear with us! All you need is a marker, paper and something to color with. Then just follow along! If you like this lesson and haven’t drawn a grizzly bear yet, you got to check that one out too!

How To Draw We Bare Bears Bearstack

How to draw We Bare Bears bearstack! We LOVE We Bare Bears, it’s a new cartoon on Cartoon Network…and we can’t get enough. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s worth a watch. Visit their official website to see a few clips. Chuckers and I had a lot of fun with this lesson. We realized […]

How To Draw A Cartoon Turkey

Learn how to draw a cute cartoon turkey! Although, this one is definitely too cute to eat 🙂 Get your paper and marker ready, then follow along with us. If we go to fast, just pause the video and catch up. Remember after you’re done drawing your turkey, keep drawing the background…or draw more turkeys. […]

How To Draw A Cartoon Mouse

Awe, make the cuteness stop! Follow along with us! We’re learning how to draw a cartoon mouse. All you need for this art project is a marker, paper, and colored pencils (pink and yellow). If you really like this lesson be sure to check out these other lessons!

How To Draw A Realistic Toucan

Get a marker and some paper and follow along with us! Today we’re going to draw another bird. Learn how to draw a realistic toucan. If you’d like to use the same materials we use, here’s more info about the oil pastels. And if you like this lesson, check out our other bird art projects.

How To Draw A Cartoon Tiger

If you liked learning how to draw a cartoon lion, you’re gonna love learning how to draw a cartoon tiger. These two lessons are very similar, and we tried to keep if very simple and short…just for young artists. Remember, to pause the video if we ever go too fast.

How To Draw A Walrus

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How To Draw A Goliath Beetle – Construction Paper Cutout

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How To Sketch A Beetle – ADVANCED

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How To Draw A German Shepherd

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How To Fold An Origami Dragon

We love origami projects! This one was particularly fun for Chuckers because he used black paper to make an Ender Dragon from Minecraft. All you need for this project is origami paper or just a square piece of regular paper. Then follow along with us and learn how to fold an origami dragon.

How To Draw An Otter With Shapes

Austa-wasta and I had a lot of fun learning how to draw an otter with shapes! This is another great activity for young artists. Austin is 4 years old, but this activity is great for any age…it is actually one of my favorites now 🙂 Remember to do these activities with your little artists, and remind […]

How To Draw A Hippo With Shapes

We’ve drawn a hippo before, but today we’re learning how to draw a hippo with shapes! This is a super fun way to learn how to draw for young artists. This project uses simple lines and shapes to make a more complex drawing. Remind your young artists that it’s ok if their drawings don’t look […]

How To Draw A Yellow Labrador

We asked you in our last email, “What dog should we draw next?” We received nearly 200 responses! It’s clear that you love dogs as much as we love drawing them. I wasn’t able to respond to everyone’s emails, but Mrs. Hubs and I counted everyone’s vote and made a list of all the dogs we’ll […]

How To Draw A Dinosaur With Shapes

“Austa-wasta where’s my pasta?” He cracks me up and makes me smile everyday. I love drawing with my kids. I hope you enjoy drawing with us too. This art project, how to draw a dinosaur with shapes, is meant for young artists. This technique teaches that big complicated objects can be created by combining smaller simple […]