How to Draw a Baboon (Easy Step by Step)
A baboon is a fun one to draw because it is mostly circles and curves. You will start with a big round head and two ears, add a chubby body, and finish with a muzzle, two dot eyes, and a happy smile.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 10 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 baboon step by step
How to Draw a Baboon · 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 and left ear
Draw a big round head near the top of the page, leaving the bottom open for now. On the left side, add a small half circle bump for the ear.
Step 3: Right ear
Add a small half circle bump on the right side of the head, matching the left ear.
Step 4: Chin and body sides
Draw a curve across the bottom of the head for the chin. From each end of the curve, draw a line that sweeps down and out to make the sides of the body.
Step 5: Feet
At the bottom of the body, draw a wavy line with two rounded feet and a little dip between them. Connect each end to the sides of the body.
Step 6: Little hands
On each side of the body, draw a short curved hook that points inward. These make the hands tucked at the baboon's sides.
Step 7: A curved tail
Start at the baboon's lower left side and draw a long, gentle curve that sweeps down and out, then up, like a skinny letter J.
Step 8: The muzzle
In the middle of the face, draw a rounded oval for the muzzle with a small bump at the top. Let the bottom of the oval touch the chin line.
Step 9: Two round eyes
Draw two solid dots above the muzzle, one on each side. Keep them the same size and at the same height.
Step 10: Nose and smile
Add two tiny curved nostrils inside the bump at the top of the muzzle. Then draw a happy curve, like a smile, in the middle of the muzzle.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your baboon? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a baboon
- Draw the head first and keep your lines light, since the ears, muzzle, and body all connect to it.
- The muzzle is the trickiest part. Start with an oval and let its bottom edge touch the chin line.
- Make the two eyes the same size by drawing one, then placing the other at the same height across the face.
Free baboon coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this baboon 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 baboon drawing
Try warm browns and tans for the fur, with a lighter color on the muzzle and the insides of the ears. For a creative twist, give your baboon a bright rainbow tail.
Baboon fun fact for kids
Baboons live in groups called troops, and they spend much of the day walking on all fours looking for fruit, seeds, and grass.
Questions about drawing a baboon
What shapes do I need to draw a baboon?
You need a big circle for the head, a rounded bell shape for the body, and small half circles for the ears. The muzzle is just a small oval.
How do I make my baboon look cuter?
Make the head extra round and the eyes big and dark. A curvy smile makes the face look friendly.
How do I draw the baboon's tail?
Start at the lower left side of the body and draw one long, smooth curve that sweeps down and out, then up. Keep your hand relaxed so the line stays gentle.
