How to Draw a Baby Penguin (Easy Step by Step)
A baby penguin is a great first drawing because it is mostly circles and ovals. You will build a round head, a round body, and a heart-shaped face, then add two little flippers, a belly, and flat feet. The simple shapes make it easy to draw and very cute.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a baby penguin step by step
How to Draw a Baby Penguin · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The head
Draw a big round circle near the top of the page for the head. Add a few little bumps of fluff along the top, with a couple of tiny tufts near the top right.
Step 3: The round body
Under the head, draw two curved lines that start at the chin, one on each side. Let them bow out and then curve back in toward each other, leaving the bottom open.
Step 4: The flippers
On each side of the body, draw a leaf shape that points down, like a little wing. Start each one at the shoulder and curve it out and back in to the side of the body.
Step 5: The face mask
Inside the head, draw a wide heart shape with a dip in the middle at the top. Make the bottom of the heart curve like a smile.
Step 6: Eyes and beak
Draw two small round dots for eyes, one on each side of the face. Between them, draw a little rounded triangle for the beak.
Step 7: The tummy
In the middle of the body, draw an upside-down U shape for the belly. Leave a little space between it and the edge of the body, and leave the bottom open.
Step 8: The feet
At the bottom of the body, draw two flat ovals for feet, one on each side. Join them with short flat lines across the top so the feet look like they hold up the body.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your baby penguin? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a baby seal or how to draw a baby owl next.
Tips for drawing a baby penguin
- Draw the head circle first and keep it light, so you can fix it if it comes out lopsided.
- The heart-shaped face is the trickiest part. Draw the two curves on top first, then connect them with a smile along the bottom.
- Make the two feet about the same size and place them level with each other so your penguin looks steady.
Free baby penguin coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this baby penguin coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your baby penguin drawing
Color the head, back, and flippers dark blue or black, and leave the face and belly white or light gray. For a creative twist, give your penguin a bright striped scarf and put it on a snowy hill.
Baby penguin fun fact for kids
Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. They use their flippers like wings to zoom through the water.
Questions about drawing a baby penguin
What shapes do I need to draw a baby penguin?
You need a circle for the head, two curved lines for the round body, a heart shape for the face, and ovals for the belly and feet. Leaf shapes work well for the flippers.
How do I make my penguin look cuter?
Make the head big compared to the body and keep the eyes small and wide apart. A tiny round beak and a few fluffy bumps on top also help.
How long does it take to draw a baby penguin?
Most kids finish in about 10 to 15 minutes. Take your time with the face, since that is where the cuteness comes from.
