How to Draw a Mom and Baby Koala (Easy Step by Step)
A mom koala cuddling her baby is one of the cutest things to draw, and it is made almost entirely of round shapes. You will use a wide curve for the head, big cloud shapes for the ears, a soft rounded body, a tiny baby head, and a few leaf shapes for the eucalyptus branch.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a mom and baby koala step by step
How to Draw a Mom and Baby Koala · 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: Head bottom and bump
Draw a wide U-shaped curve for the bottom of mom's head, with both sides curving up. At the lower right, let the line wander out into a small rounded bump that curls down.
Step 3: Two round ears
Draw one bumpy line across the top of the head that makes two big, fluffy cloud-shaped ears, one on each side with a gentle dip in the middle. Let each ear curve down to meet the side of the head.
Step 4: Eyes and nose
Draw two small dots for eyes, one on each side of the middle. Between them, draw a tall oval nose that is a little wider at the top and color it in.
Step 5: The sitting body
Under the head, draw a big, soft, rounded shape for mom's tummy and bottom. Start with a small bump on the left for her foot, curve along a wide bottom, and come up the right side to meet the bump by the head.
Step 6: Mom's hugging arm
Draw a long curved arm that swoops out from mom's chest and loops across her tummy. Then add a short curved line below it to show the fold of her tummy and leg.
Step 7: The baby's face
Draw a small rounded head for the baby in the bump on the right, finishing its left side with a curved line. Add two tiny dot eyes and a small oval nose between them.
Step 8: The eucalyptus branch
Draw a long, slightly bent stick that starts at the upper left, near mom's arm, and goes down and across her lap toward the bottom right. Add a second line right beside it to make the branch look thick.
Step 9: Leaves and stems
At the top end of the branch, draw a few pointy oval leaves on thin stems. Make one leaf larger on the left and a couple of smaller ones close to the branch.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your mom and baby koala? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a mom and baby koala
- Draw the bumpy bump at the lower right of the head carefully, because that is where the baby will sit.
- The ears are the biggest shapes on the page, so make the edges bumpy and fluffy, and keep both ears about the same size.
- Keep the baby's face tiny. Two dots and a little oval nose are all it needs, and small features make it look extra sweet.
Free mom and baby koala coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this mom and baby koala 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 mom and baby koala drawing
Color the koalas soft gray with dark gray noses, and make the leaves a fresh green. For a creative twist, give mom a flower crown or draw a blue sky and tall tree trunk behind them.
Mom and baby koala fun fact for kids
Baby koalas are called joeys, and they spend their first six months or so in their mother's pouch. Later they ride on her back or tummy while she climbs.
Questions about drawing a mom and baby koala
What shapes do I need to draw a koala?
You need a wide curve for the head, two round cloud shapes for the ears, and a rounded body. A small tall oval makes the nose and two dots make the eyes.
How do I draw a baby koala holding on to its mom?
Draw the baby as a much smaller version of mom's head, tucked in the bump at the side of her head. Mom's curved arm swoops around in front so it looks like a hug.
How do I make my koala look cuter?
Make the ears extra big and fluffy, keep the eyes small and spaced on each side of the nose, and make the baby's face tiny.
