Learn how to draw a great looking Llama with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Llama.
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"Please stop all this llama drama...
Little Llama, don't you know
Your Mama Llama loves you so?
Mama Llama's always near,
Even if she's not right here."
- Anna Dewdney, Llama Llama Red Pajama
The llama was domesticated by the Incas of South America hundreds or perhaps thousands of years ago.
Today, it is still used as a pack animal, and its wool is used to make cloth. The llama is often confused with the alpaca.
The llama has appeared in clothing and other designs from its native land for centuries. In recent years, the llama has taken center stage in popular culture, along with other unusual animals like sloths and narwhals.
Llama stickers, notebooks, coffee mugs, and more can be found in abundance. Baby Llama and Mama Llama star in the popular children's book series, Llama Llama Red Pajama.
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Did you know? The llama's scientific name is Llama glama, which sounds like something from a children's book!
Would you like to draw a cartoon llama? It's similar to a cartoon alpaca. This easy, step-by-step cartoon animal drawing guide is here to help. All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper.
If you liked this tutorial, see also the following drawing guides: Llama from Fortnite, Unicorn, and Donkey.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Llama
How to Draw a Great Looking Llama for Kids, Beginners, and Adults - Step 1
1. Begin by sketching the llama's face. Outline the face using a long curved line, noting the contours of the cheeks and chin. Draw the eyes by enclosing small circles within larger circles. Shade between the two smallest to indicate the pupil. Draw an inverted, rounded triangle for the nose, and a rounded "W" shaped line beneath it for the mouth.
Easy Llama Drawing - Step 2
2. Enclose the irregular shape of the llama's "hair" using a series of connected "U" shaped lines. Then, outline the ears. Form each ear by enclosing two curved triangles, one inside the other.
Easy Llama Drawing - Step 3
3. Sketch the back of the head, the side of the face, and the neck. Use a series of connected curved lines for each segment.
Easy Llama Drawing - Step 4
4. Enclose the rounded shape of the llama's body using overlapping and connected curved lines.
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Easy Llama Drawing - Step 5
5. Draw the llama's foreleg, erasing as necessary. Use a series of overlapping curved lines to sketch the shape of the fluffy leg. Beneath it, enclose the rounded rectangular shape of the foot. Split the hoof using a short line.
Easy Llama Drawing - Step 6
6. Enclose the remaining foreleg using a series of overlapping curved lines. Then, draw the rectangular foot and the split of the toe.
Easy Llama Drawing - Step 7
7. Draw the rear leg, erasing as necessary. Outline the leg using a series of connected curved lines. Draw the curved rectangular shape of the foot, noting that it appears more irregular than do the front feet. Draw a short line to divide the toes.
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Add More Details to Your Llama Picture - Step 8
8. Sketch the remaining leg using short, curved lines. Draw the curved rectangular shape of the foot, and the short line that divides the toes.
Complete the Outline of Your Llama Drawing - Step 9
9. Enclose the llama's round tail using a series of connected curved lines. Use a similar series of lines to add a fluffy or furry texture to the fur of the llama's body.
Color Your Llama Drawing
Color your llama. Llamas come in many colors, including white, cream, brown, and black. Some llamas have markings in more than one color, quite similar to alpacas.
Want to draw more cartoon animals? Check out our animals drawing guides, and even learn how to draw Llama from Fortnite!
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