How to Draw Cartoon Animals
Cartoon lions! Cartoon tigers! Cartoon bears! Who doesn't love cartoon animals? Ever since I was a kid, drawing animals has always been a favorite. A lot of it had to do with the many pets I had growing up. But I'm pretty sure the Saturday morning cartoons had something to with it too! :-)
In this section of the site, you'll be able to work on and improve your cartoon animal drawing skills, drawing all sorts of different creatures from throughout the animal kingdom.
Here's a tip when it comes to drawing cartoon animals. You may have noticed that many animals actually look quite similar to one another. Well, this helps a lot when it comes to drawing them...
For example, think about what a horse looks like for a second. What other animal does it resemble? A cow? A zebra? A donkey? Actually, it resembles all of them... and other animals too! Deer, giraffes and even elephants also fit the profile when it comes to drawing cartoon animals.
Because animals of different kinds can look similar in many ways, it becomes easier to draw cartoon animals when you know how to draw others that are similar.
Horses - just like cows, stand upright on four legs and they're about the same size too. Also, the head and tail are in about the same basic position. So? Learn to draw a horse first, and drawing a cow later on will actually seem pretty simple.
Well, time to put it to the test and draw some cartoon animals of your own! Select a cartoon animal lesson from the list below and begin!
Cartoon FireflyThrough the process of bioluminescense - this cartoon firefly attracts a mate and food as well!
Kinkajou Drawing LessonSuper agile - nocturnal - loves figs!... lives in Costa Rica... let's draw a Kinkajou (aka Honey Bear)!
A Sloth-Like CharacterDraw a funny cartoon character that resembles a sloth. Can you make yours look different?
Cartoon Jellyfish - With Eyes!!When drawing a cartoon jellyfish - it's all about... the eyes! Makes it all the more fun.
Draw a Cute Cartoon CatLearn how to draw a cute cartoon cat - similar to the 'Ragdoll' variety.
How to Draw a SnakeAnother reptilian cartoon animal - learn to draw a customizeable snake!.
Generic Cartoon LizardDraw a cute and generic cartoon lizard. Get creative and turn yours into... a gecko? Bearded dragon!!?
A Peaceful Cartoon DoveLearn how to draw a very peaceful bird - a cartoon dove in flight.
Draw a Cartoon Seahorse!Drawing a cartoon seahorse like this one is super easy when you know what one looks like. Yup... a horse!
The Crabbiest Lesson on the SiteIn this cartoon animals lesson, learn how to draw a simple cartoon crab. Come up with a unique color combo!
Follow Your Nose... And Draw a Toucan!Get creative - and design the perfect look and color-scheme for a tropical cartoon toucan.
Cartoon RobinDraw your very own - very unique - very original - and very bird-like... cartoon robin!
Cartoon LadybugLearn how to draw a simple and sleepy-looking, cartoon ladybug. Change it up a little, and it's a beetle!
How to Draw an ElephantLearn to draw an elephant in this simple cartoon drawing lesson. Decide upon a unique color scheme.
Cartoon SwanLearn how to draw a unique-looking cartoon swan. Notice how it's similar to the duck!
Cartoon OtterHere, draw your very own otter cartoon - or a ferret - or a meerkat - or a prairie dog!
Cartoon OwlUse this lesson to help you create a unique cartoon owl --- the variety of your choice.
Cartoon WhaleLearn how to draw a simple ' compact' cartoon whale. Change it to look how you like!
How to Draw a FishLearning how to draw a fish - simple and cartoony like this Rainbow Trout -- is easy to do!
Cartoon SpiderProceed with caution!! Learn how to draw two different spiders, one cute - the other SCARY!!
How to Draw a KoalaDrawing a koala is really easy. Here, draw two similar koalas - both mother and baby.
Draw a Cartoon ManateeLearning how to draw a manatee really is easy due to their simple basic shape. Do so here!
Circular Cartoon PandaCheck it out. Fourteen circles is all it takes to draw a simple, cute! cartoon panda. Create one of your own.
Drawing Simple Cartoon DucksWhen drawing cartoon ducks, it helps to first visualize the two simple shapes from which they're composed.
Simple Cartoon Chicken LessonWhat came first, the cartoon chicken or the egg? Well, with respect to this drawing lesson - neither!
Friendly Cartoon BearOf all the cartoon animals, bears are among the easiest to draw. Grizzlies, polars - you name it!
Drawing Cartoon TigersSo what's so grrrrrrrrrreat about this drawing lesson? Tigers of course! Draw a striped cat of your own.
Cartoon Fox Drawing LessonKnown to be tricky, drawing one is completely the opposite. Learn how to draw an odd-look ingcartoon fox.
Little Cartoon BatIn this lesson, learn how to draw a tiny, simple, cute cartoon bat in only six very easy steps.
Upright Cartoon RabbitDrawing a cartoon rabbit is easy to do when you start with some simple shapes - all circles! Check it out.
Drawing a Cartoon ElephantDrawing a cartoon elephant like this one is a really easy task - especially with some 'shapely' planning first!
Clockwise Cartoon MouseHere, learn to draw a cartoon mouse, creating each part by working around in a clockwise direction.
Cute & Coiled Cartoon SnakeA cute snake!? Who ever heard of such a thing? I did! And I drew it here. And now, you can draw one too!
Easy-to-Draw Cartoon LionCute? Yes. But don't forget... he's still the King of the Jungle and all the cartoon animals!
A Hoppity Cartoon FrogThis little guy just can't wait to jump all over the place! In this simple drawing lesson, draw a simple frog.
Cartoon Fish In this lesson, use only a circle and a cross to create a simple, generic cartoon fish.
Draw a Cartoon Butterfly See your drawing abilities take flight as you create a simple cartoon drawing of a butterfly!
Cartoon TurtleA cute little cartoon turtle just for you. In only a few very simple steps, have one all for yourself!
Cartoon IguanaLearn how to draw a colorful exotic-looking green iguana. Switch up the colors for a spin of your own!
Praying MantisLearn how to draw a cartoonified praying mantis. See if you can stylize yours differently.
Cartoon CatfishLearn how to draw a funny cartoon catfish. Notice the similarities to other fish lessons here on the site.
Saber Tooth TigerLearn how to draw this prehistoric feline. Imagine and draw a saber tooth tiger!
Another Cute Frog :-)Draw another frog - and again... red-eyed like the first one. Just love this type!
Draw Another Giraffe!Learn to draw a cartoon giraffe - a pattern similar to one you'd see in the wild.
Draw a Sea TurtleSome time ago, we talked about drawing a sea turtle. The time has come... draw one here!
Cartoon SquidLearn how to draw another creature of the sea... a cute little cartoon squid.
Cartoon ShrimpIn this sea-creature-focused lesson, let's tackle one of the tastiest crustaceans - a shrimp!
Cartoon RatLearn how to draw a very simple cartoon rat. Generic as it may be - take yours to another level!
Draw a TurkeyHere's a very unique and funny-looking cartoon turkey to draw. Ever seen one like this before?
Draw a LionLearn how to draw a male lion, standing - and with a full mane.
Cartoon Polar BearLearn how to draw a simple cartoon polar bear in yet another creature-geared lesson.
Cartoon PossumCreate a neat-looking cartoon possum. Add grey and pink to make it look even better!
Cartoon ParrotLearn how to draw a Macaw cartoon parrot - red, blue and yellow - just as they are known to be!
Cartoon KangarooDrawing a cartoon kangaroo is fairly simple. Here, let's draw a mother... a baby in her pouch.
How to Draw DogsDrawing dogs is tons of fun. Here, learn how to draw a dog that most resembles a Great Dane.
How to Draw CatsHere's another lesson focused on drawing cats. Have some fun as you bring your own unique cat to life!
Intelligent Cartoon CrowLearn how to draw a cartoon crow, one of the smartest birds on the entire planet! Click here to get started.
Speedy Cartoon SnailDrawing a cartoon snail like this one, is both simple and quick. At your own speed -- draw one!
Great White Cartoon SharkUsing a rather unique approach, learn how to draw a fierce 'great white-style' cartoon shark.
Draw a Cartoon GeckoLearn how to draw a simple cartoon gecko. Change the color and pattern to define it as 'leopard' or 'day'.
'Shish Kabob Style' Cartoon CrocodileDrawing cartoon animals like this crocodile is simple when you use the 'shish kabob style' technique!
Cute Cartoon PuppyBabies have big heads and big eyes. And with respect to drawing, the same can go for a 'baby dog'.
Happy-Go-Lucky Cartoon HippoOften referred to as the 'most dangerous animal in Africa' - this happy cartoon hippo is anything but.
It's a Cartoon Moose!Similar to the elephant before, learn how to draw a cartoon moose - one that's looking at you straight on.
Draw a Cartoon TurkeyUsing a guideline of three circles, drawing a cartoon turkey just like this one is easy to do.
Drawing Cute! Cartoon CowsHere, learn how to draw your own cartoon cows. After, attempt the horse drawing lesson using the same method.
Customize a Cartoon GiraffeHow do you want your cartoon giraffe to look? A simple, curved line gets the job done quite nicely.
Learn How to Draw a Cartoon HorseSaddle up and gallop into a brand new cartoon animal drawing lesson - draw your very own cartoon horse!
Draw a Cartoon EagleHere, learn how to draw a soaring, stealth-like cartoon eagle. It should help you draw other raptors too!
Cartoon Dolphin with CharacterIt's everyone's favorite friendly creature of the sea! Learn how to draw a cartoon dolphin with character!
How to Draw a Cartoon BeeSo what's all the buzz? Drawing a cartoon bee of course! Learn how to draw a bee of your very own.
Drawing Cartoon DogsTake your cartoon dogs a step further by learning how the same 'dog framework' can yield many different dogs!
Drawing Cartoon BirdsTake your cartoon birds a step further by learning how the same 'bird framework' can yield many different birds!
Drawing Cartoon CatsTake your cartoon cats a step further by learning how the same 'cat framework' can yield many different cats!
How to Draw a Cartoon SheepDrawing cartoon animals like this sheep is pretty straight-forward. Head, body, legs... and lots of wool!
Draw Cartoon Pigs. That can fly!With drawing, anything is possible! Animals can talk, dinosaurs walk the earth... and yes - pigs can fly!
A Crazy Cartoon MonkeyIn this lesson, draw a cartoon monkey of your very own - one that appears to have gone completely bananas!
Friendly Cartoon WolfA helpful lesson on how to draw a cartoon wolf. We often think of wolves as ferocious. Here - not the case.
Create Unique Dragonfly Drawings See what different shapes, patterns and colors you can come up with as you learn to draw unique dragonflies.
March of the Cartoon PenguinsIt's the march of the cartoon penguins! Check out this lesson to learn how to draw a penguin of your own.
How to Draw a RhinocerosCharge into this cartoon drawing lesson and learn how to draw a cute-looking rhinoceros.
Stay tuned for more cartoon animals to come!
Recommended Drawing Resources
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- Check out Chad Baldwin's digital painting techniques.
- Draw cars just like the pros, the pro being Tim Rugendyke.
- Want to learn painting? Look no further than Bob Davies' free watercolor secrets ebook.
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