How to Draw a Cartoon Lizard

1. Begin the cartoon lizard outline by drawing a curved line. This outlines the gecko's face. Draw a short curved line at one end of the original line, indicating the corner of the smiling mouth. Then, use curved lines to enclose a partial oval above the mouth. Draw another oval inside it, completing the eye.

2. Draw curved lines overlapping the top and bottom of the original line. One forms the gecko's eye ridge, the other his lower jaw.

3. From the back of the head, extend a long curved line. This traces the lizard's back.

4. Continue to extend the long line from the previous step. This outlines the gecko's long tail.

5. Draw another long, curved line roughly parallel to the tail. At the end, double the line back on itself to enclose the blunt tip of the tail.

6. Draw the lizard's feet using curved lines. For each leg, you can use a single curved line that doubles back on itself many times or use separate strokes for the sides of the legs and each toe. Then, connect the legs with a curved line, outlining the belly.

7. Draw two short lines connecting the front leg to the head, fully enclosing the outline of the lizard. Draw another curved line between the two legs, distinguishing the lighter-colored belly from the rest of the body.

8. Draw the remaining foreleg. Use a series of curved lines that overlap at the elbow and double back on themselves to form the toes.

9. Draw the final leg. Again, use curved lines that overlap and that double back on themselves to form the toes.

Your cartoon lizard outline is now complete. We've shaded ours green like the familiar day gecko. Some day geckos also have yellow or red markings.