How to Draw a Styracosaurus (Easy Step by Step)
Learn to draw a cute styracosaurus using simple shapes like an oval for the body, a banana for the horn, and curved lines for spikes. You'll bring this spiky dinosaur to life with just one dot for its eye.
- Start your drawing with a big oval for the styracosaurus's body.
- Form its distinctive horn using a simple banana shape.
- Add a row of little pointy spikes on its back with curved lines.
- Complete your cute dinosaur by adding just one dot for its eye.
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A styracosaurus is a spiky dinosaur with a big horn, which makes it a fun one to draw. This cute version is built from a big oval body, a banana-shaped horn, and a row of little pointy spikes on the back. You only need curved lines and one dot for the eye to bring it to life.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a styracosaurus step by step
How to Draw a Styracosaurus · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Body outline
Trace over the oval with a curved line: start at the upper right, go over the top, and come down the left side. Then draw the right side up from the bottom, leaving small gaps at the bottom for the feet.
Step 3: Big horn and snout
On the upper right of the body, draw a tall, curved horn that sweeps up to a point like a banana. Then curve the line back down and in to meet the right side of the body.
Step 4: Chunky feet
At the bottom, draw a small flat toe bump in the middle and a curve underneath that joins the two feet. Then add a short slanted line on the right foot.
Step 5: Top back spikes
On the upper left of the back, draw three small curved spikes in a row, like little shark fins. Make each one point up and a bit to the left.
Step 6: Lower back spikes
Keep going down the left side of the back with four more pointy leaf shapes. Start each one at the body line and let the tip stick out to the left.
Step 7: Arm and belly curve
On the right side of the body, draw a tiny rounded arm like a little ear shape. Then draw a curved hook on the belly, like a smile turned on its side.
Step 8: Eye and mouth
Draw a round dot for the eye on the head. Then add a short, flat line below and to the right of the eye for the mouth.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your styracosaurus? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a T. rex or how to draw a triceratops next.
Tips for drawing a styracosaurus
- Start with the big oval and trace it slowly. Everything else attaches to the body, so a smooth, round shape helps a lot.
- The back spikes are the trickiest part. Draw each one like a small leaf shape with the tip pointing out, and keep them about the same size.
- For the horn, draw one gentle curve going up and another curve coming back down so the two lines meet at a point.
Free styracosaurus coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this styracosaurus 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 styracosaurus drawing
Try green or orange for the body, with a brighter color like purple or red for the spikes. For a creative twist, give your dinosaur rainbow spikes, one color for each spike.
Styracosaurus fun fact for kids
Styracosaurus lived about 75 million years ago. Its name means 'spiked lizard,' and it had a ring of long spikes around its neck frill plus one big horn on its nose.
Questions about drawing a styracosaurus
What shapes do I need to draw a styracosaurus?
You need a big oval for the body, a curved banana shape for the horn, and small leaf shapes for the spikes. Two short bumps make the feet.
How do I make my styracosaurus look cuter?
Keep the body chubby and give it a small round dot for an eye. Short, stubby feet and a tiny arm make it look extra friendly.
How do I draw the spikes evenly?
Imagine a row of small hills along the back. Draw one spike on each hill, and try to keep them about the same size as you move down.
