Step-by-Step Monkey Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Kids, are you ready to draw an awesome monkey, step by step? Don't worry, even if you're just starting, we'll take it slowly, and you'll see that by the end, you'll have a super cool monkey drawing to show off. Let's dive in!

Drawing monkeys can be so much fun! They're not as complex as some animals, and if you follow our simple steps, you'll be surprised at how great your drawing will turn out. So, grab your favorite coloring pencils, a sketchbook or just a piece of paper, and let's go!

Let's Start with the Shape

The first step in cartoon drawing is to break down your subject into simple shapes. This way, you don't have to worry about getting everything perfect right from the start. For our monkey, we'll start with an oval for the head, a circle for the body, and a few other shapes for the limbs and tail.

To draw an oval, you can use the shape of an egg or a potato. Remember, your monkey doesn't have to look like a real one, we're going for a cartoony look here. So, feel free to make those shapes kinda wonky and disproportionate. It's all about fun!

Add the Face Guidelines

Now that we have our basic shape, let's add some guidelines for the face. Draw a horizontal line across the oval for the eyes. Then, draw a smaller oval inside for the nose and mouth opening. Add two tiny circles at the eye level for the ears.

eyelists are super simple to do. Just draw two lines extending from the horizontal line we drew earlier. They don't have to be perfectly straight, a bit of a curve is adorable. And for the eyes, add two small circles inside the bigger ones we drew for the face guidelines.

Time for Limbs and Tail

Let's start with the arms and legs. For the monkey's arms, draw two lines extending from the body to the sides. For the hands, draw two small ovals at the end of each arm. Remember, we're going for a cartoony look, so no need to make them realistic.

The legs are just as easy. Draw two lines extending down from the body. For the feet, draw two small ovals at the end of each leg. You might notice that monkeys have slightly long arms compared to their legs. That's fine! It's all about the proportions that work best for your drawing.

Now Let's Give Our Monkey Some Details

Our monkey is starting to look a lot like one, but it still needs some more details to make it pop. Let's add some finishing touches to make it truly unique.

First, let's work on the face. Draw two almond-shaped eyes inside the smaller oval we drew earlier. Then, add a smile and a tiny nose just above it. Don't forget to erase the guidelines we drew at the beginning.

Time for the Fingers and Toes

Let's add some fingers and toes to make our monkey look even more dynamic. For the fingers, simply add three short lines on each hand. The thumb should be a bit higher up, and the other fingers should go down in a sweeping curve.

Same goes for the toes. Add three short lines on each foot, following the same curve as the fingers. Remember, we're going for a cartoony look, so it's okay if they're not perfectly aligned. A bit of wonkiness can be quite charming!

Adding Some Final Details

Time to make our monkey even cuter! Let's add some hair. You can draw some short lines all over the head and body. For the tail, add a few curves to make it look bushy and dynamic.

You can also add some details to the clothes or accessories if you like. Maybe a tiny hat, a backpack, or a banana. The more creative you get, the better!

The Most Important Part: Coloring!

Finally, it's time to add some vibrancy to our monkey with some colors! Remember, there are no rules here. You can choose to use bright, bold colors, or you could go for something more subtle and Earthy.

Just don't forget to have fun! This is the part where you get to show off your personal style. Plus, it's a great way to express your creativity and make your monkey truly unique.

And there you have it, kids! Your very own monkey drawing. Isn't it amazing what we can create with just a pen and a bit of imagination? I hope you're as proud of your monkey as I am. Now, why not try drawing another one?