How to Draw a Cute Koala

Learn how to draw a great looking Cute Koala with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Cute Koala.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Cute Koala

How to Draw a Great Looking Cute Koala for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Sketch two egg shapes, then draw a curve on the bottom of each shape. Inside each oval, draw a smaller oval with two circles inside it. Add a rounded triangle for the nose.

Drawing Step 2

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Draw curves above the eyes, then add a W-shape and a small curve beneath the nose. Outline the face with a wide semi-oval. Sketch another curve on top of the face, and draw three small triangles in the center.

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Drawing Step 3

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. For the left ear, draw a curved line made of loose, sketchy triangles, then use another curve to connect the ear to the head.

Draw a curve inside this shape. Repeat this step for the right ear, but make it face in the opposite direction.

Drawing Step 4

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Draw loose, sketchy lines inside the ears. Outline the left side of the body with a curve, then add sketchy lines beneath the neck. For the arm, add a hook shape and a curve.

Drawing Step 5

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Sketch another curve and two small triangles for the bottom. Add two curves and a straight line, then draw dashes inside the koala's body for the fur and toes.

Drawing Step 6

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Add three more dashes inside the body. On the right, sketch a long curved triangle, then draw a smaller triangle attached to the side.

Drawing Step 7

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Sketch a thin triangle underneath the koala, then draw three lines on top of the tree and enclose them with leaf shapes.

Add More Details to Your Cute Koala Picture - Step 8

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Draw four more lines attached to the tree, and surround them with leaf shapes. Make sure the leaves are different sizes.

Complete the Outline of Your Cute Koala Drawing - Step 9

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Add three more leaves on the left, then draw three curves inside the trunk.

Color Your Cute Koala Drawing

Cute Koala step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Finally, color your cute koala drawing with different shades of grey. Use black for the pupils, then give the tree a brown trunk and green leaves. Add different shades for the highlights and shadows.

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Learn More About The Cute Koala Drawing

Koalas are marsupials who live in Australia. Learn how to draw a cute koala on a tree branch.

Real-life koalas have small eyes and large snouts. However, "cute" cartoon characters typically have large eyes, small noses and friendly smiles. This guide portrays the koala's features in an undeniably cute art style.

Since the koala is sitting on a branch, you'll need a darker shade of brown to depict the koala's shadow. Where else can you find shadows on this drawing?

Once you've mastered this guide, try an easy koala drawing or check out this step-by-step possum drawing tutorial.

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