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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 Kittycorn – Unicorn Cat

😺🦄 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a Kittycorn—a magical combination of a cat and a unicorn! With a rainbow tail, horn, and heart-filled background, this lesson is full of fun and color. We’ll start by sketching the basic shapes using a pencil and eraser, then switch to markers to outline and color. This lesson […]

How To Draw A Cute Axolotl Eating A Lollipop

🍭🦎 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a cute axolotl eating a lollipop—because why not?! This sweet little creature is fun, colorful, and guaranteed to make you smile while you draw. We’re using just markers and marker paper for this lesson. It’s simple to follow and perfect for artists of all ages, not just kids! […]

How To Draw A Cute Strawberry Cow

🍓🐮 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a cute strawberry cow! This drawing is great for artists of all ages, not just kids. Whether you’re new to drawing or have been practicing for years, you’ll have fun with this step-by-step lesson using just markers and marker paper. Art Supplies Needed: ● Markers ● Marker paper […]

How To Draw A Crab Building A Sandcastle

🦀🏖️ Hey art friends! Today, Teryn and I are drawing a super cute crab building a sandcastle—complete with a shovel and beachy vibes! 🏰☀️ This lesson is a fun way to celebrate summer and perfect for artists of all ages. We’re using markers and marker paper, and you can even customize your drawing by adding […]

How To Draw A Hot Fudge Sundae Penguin

🍫🐧 Hey art friends! Today, Jack and I are celebrating Hot Fudge Sundae Day with a sweet and silly penguin in a sundae! 😄🍒 This fun lesson is perfect for artists of all ages—we’re using markers and marker paper to draw a penguin topped with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and a cherry on top! Follow […]

How To Draw A Cute Vanilla Ice Cream Kitten

🐱🍦 Hey art friends! Today, Hadley and I are drawing a super cute Vanilla Ice Cream Kitten—a sweet and silly mashup to celebrate National Vanilla Ice Cream Day! 🎉🍨 This little kitty is covered in sprinkles and sitting in a waffle cone! We’re using markers and marker paper, but you can get creative with your […]

How To Draw A Beelloon (Bee + Balloon)

Hey art friends! Today, Teryn and I are drawing a Beelloon—a fun and silly combo of a bee and a balloon! 😄✨ This lesson is especially great for younger artists, but fun for everyone who loves using their imagination and gel crayons! We’ll show you how to draw this happy little character step-by-step, using simple […]

How To Draw A Cybercorn – Robot + Alicorn!

🦄🤖 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a Cybercorn—a robotic version of an alicorn (that’s a unicorn with wings)! This lesson is all about creativity and transformation. We’ll start by sketching a basic alicorn with our pencils, then use markers to turn it into a full-on robot creature. Art Supplies Needed: ● Pencil ● Eraser […]

How To Draw A Seahorse Mermaid

🧜‍♀️🐎 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a seahorse mermaid—another fun mythical mashup! We combined a seahorse and a mermaid to create this cute new creature… but we still don’t know what to name it! Got any ideas? We’ll start by sketching the basic shapes with pencil and eraser, then use markers to outline and […]

How To Draw A Watermelon Shark

🍉🦈 Hey art friends! Today, Austin and I are drawing a Watermelon Shark—a funny and crazy mashup of a juicy fruit and a sea creature! 😄🌊 This is such a fun lesson where we combine a watermelon slice with a shark to create our very own mythical summer animal! We’ll start by sketching the basic […]

How To Draw An Octoshark (Octopus + Shark)

🦈🐙 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a crazy, made-up, mythical creature—an Octoshark! This hybrid creature combines the fierce jaws of a shark with the twisty arms of an octopus… and it’s so much fun to draw! We’ll start by sketching the basic shapes with pencil and eraser, then finish with markers to bring it […]

How To Draw A Pirate Crab

Hey art friends! Today, Olivia and I are drawing a Pirate Crab—a fun and silly character with claws, a pirate hat, and an eye patch! 🏴‍☠️🦀 This lesson is perfect for younger artists, and it’s a great way to practice using basic shapes, lines, and curves with gel crayons and paper. You can follow along […]

How To Draw A Leonberger Puppy

🐶 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a Leonberger puppy—a big, fluffy, and friendly dog breed that looks extra cute as a pup! This lesson is fun for all ages and a great way to practice drawing soft fur and big shapes. We’ll start by sketching the basic forms with pencil and eraser, then finish […]

How To Draw A Dragon Mech

🐉🤖 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a dragon mech—a powerful mechanical creature with wings and armor! This is a fun step-by-step lesson using only markers and marker paper. After you finish this lesson, try creating your own mech creature using the same drawing technique. You can design a mech based on your favorite animal […]

How To Draw A Jellyfish Mech

Hey art friends! Today, Jack and I are drawing a Jellyfish Mech—a super cool underwater robot inspired by jellyfish! 🌊⚙️ We’ll guide you step-by-step using markers and marker paper, and you can customize your mech with extra gadgets, lasers, or even sea creatures in the background! 🔧🐠🎨 🖍️ Art Supplies Needed: Markers Marker paper (But […]

How To Draw A Slime Creature In A Beaker

🧪👾 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a slime creature in a beaker! For this lesson, we’re skipping the pencil and going straight to a black marker. Then we’ll use alcohol-based markers to color everything in. It’s a quick and easy lesson that’s perfect for artists of all ages! Art Supplies Needed: ● Black marker […]

How To Draw A Dachshund Puppy

🐶 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a dachshund puppy—a long little pup with a big personality! These dogs are so much fun to draw, especially with their floppy ears, short legs, and happy face. We’ll start with a pencil to sketch the basic shapes, then use markers to outline and color in the final […]

How To Draw A Unicorn Griffin

🦄🦅 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a unicorn griffin—a magical mashup of two of our favorite mythical creatures! This character has it all: wings, a horn, talons, and a lion’s tail… plus a whole lot of cuteness. We’ll start out by sketching the basic shapes with a pencil and eraser, then use markers to […]

How To Draw A Puffer Fish Hot Air Balloon

🐡🎈 Hey art friends! Today, Olivia and I are drawing a super funny and creative Puffer Fish Hot Air Balloon! 😄🎨 This lesson is especially fun for younger artists, but it’s packed with helpful techniques that everyone can use—like starting with a pencil and eraser to sketch the big circle shape before coloring in with […]

How To Draw A Puppy Picnic

🧺🐶 Hey art friends! Today, Hadley and I are drawing an adorable puppy enjoying a picnic—complete with a blanket, a sandwich, and a drink! 🍔🍟 This is a fun and simple summer lesson that’s perfect for all ages, especially if you love puppies and cute food! ☀️💛 We’re using markers and marker paper, but feel […]

How To Draw A Panda Postcard

💌🐼 Hey art friends! Today, Teryn and I are drawing a super cute panda holding a sign, surrounded by bamboo! 🎋🐼 This is a fun and simple drawing that you can turn into a postcard or a sweet message for someone you care about! We’re using markers and marker paper, but feel free to use […]

How To Draw A Hummingbird Using Shapes

🐦💚 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a hummingbird—small, fast, and full of bright colors! This little bird is fun to draw and even more fun to color. We’ll start by sketching the basic shapes with a pencil and eraser, then use markers to outline and bring it to life with color. Great for artists […]

How To Draw Father And Son Otters

🦦💚 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing father and son otters—a super sweet lesson just in time for celebrating dads, families, or any special bond! These otters turned out so cute, and it was a lot of fun drawing both characters together. We’re using markers and marker paper for this one. Follow along and feel […]

How To Draw Father And Son Penguins Fishing

🎣🐧 Hey art friends! Today, Austin and I are drawing father and son penguins fishing together on ice! ❄️🐟 This fun lesson is a perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day. 💙 We’ll use markers and marker paper, and you can customize your drawing with extra fish, waves, or even snowflakes! 🌊🎨 🖍️ Art Supplies Needed: […]

How To Draw A Melanistic Fox

🦊🖤 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a melanistic fox—a rare variation of the red fox with beautiful dark fur and bright orange markings. This one is super fun to draw, and I love how unique it looks! We’ll start by sketching the basic shapes using a pencil and eraser, then use our markers to […]

How To Draw A Whooping Crane

🐦 Hey art friends! Today, we’re drawing a whooping crane—one of the tallest and rarest birds in North America. With their long legs, curving necks, and red markings, these birds are a lot of fun to draw. We’ll start by sketching out the shapes with a pencil and eraser, then use markers to finish the […]

How To Draw A Super-Easy Teddy Bear

Hey art friends! Today, Olivia and I are drawing a super-easy teddy bear using gel crayons and paper! 🖍️😄 This lesson is designed especially for younger artists, but it’s a blast for anyone who loves cute and simple drawings! Our teddy bears come with fun accessories like a bow or a balloon, and you can […]