How to Draw a Walrus (Easy Step by Step)
This round, cuddly walrus is fun to draw because almost all of it is built from simple curves. You will use a big dome for the head and body, a puffy bean shape for the muzzle, two long skinny tusks, and rounded leaf shapes and half circles for the flippers and feet.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a walrus step by step
How to Draw a Walrus · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Head and body outline
Draw a big rounded dome for the head. Let the sides slope out and down like a gumdrop, with a small dip where the head meets the body. On the right, curl the line in at the bottom to start a flipper, and leave the rest of the bottom open.
Step 2: The muzzle
In the middle of the face, draw a puffy closed shape like a wide bean or a peanut, with a little dip at the top center.
Step 3: Two long tusks
Under the muzzle, draw two long skinny tusks that hang straight down. Start each one at the bottom edge of the muzzle and let the sides come together in a point.
Step 4: Little flippers
On the left side of the body, draw a rounded leaf shape that hangs down, starting where the body line ends. On the right side, add the inner line that closes the matching flipper against the body.
Step 5: Belly and feet
Draw a gentle curved line along the bottom to join the two flippers. Then add two small rounded feet that peek out underneath, like little half circles.
Step 6: Face details
Add two round dots for eyes, high on the face. Draw one small round dot for the nose between and below them. Finish with tiny whisker dots on each side of the muzzle.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your walrus? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw an orca or how to draw a pufferfish next.
Tips for drawing a walrus
- Draw the head and body outline as one smooth shape first, and make the sides slope outward evenly so the walrus looks balanced.
- The two tusks are the trickiest part. Make them about the same length and start them right at the bottom of the muzzle so they hang straight down.
- Draw the flippers after the outline so you can see where they should start, and keep them small so they do not look bigger than the body.
Free walrus coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this walrus 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 walrus drawing
Try warm brown or soft gray for the body, with cream tusks and a pink or darker brown muzzle. For a creative twist, color the background an icy blue and add a few snowflakes around your walrus.
Walrus fun fact for kids
Walrus tusks are really long teeth. Walruses use them to help pull themselves up onto ice, a bit like using ice picks.
Questions about drawing a walrus
What shapes do I need to draw a walrus?
You need a big rounded dome for the head and body, a bean shape for the muzzle, two long skinny tusks, and rounded leaf shapes and half circles for the flippers and feet.
How do I make my walrus look cuter?
Place the eyes high on the face, and add a few little dots on the muzzle for whiskers. Keep the body nice and round.
How do I draw walrus tusks?
Start at the bottom of the muzzle and draw two long, narrow shapes that taper to a point at the bottom. Try to make both tusks match in length.
