How to Draw a Baby Monkey (Easy Step by Step)
A baby monkey is fun to draw because it is made almost entirely of circles and ovals. You will start with a big round head, add a heart-shaped face and round ears, then finish with a round tummy, little feet and a curly tail.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a baby monkey step by step
How to Draw a Baby Monkey · 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: The head
Draw a big round circle near the top of your paper, a little wider than it is tall. Leave plenty of room below it for the body.
Step 3: The heart face
Inside the lower half of the head, draw a heart shape with its pointy bottom touching the bottom of the circle. This is the monkey's face patch.
Step 4: Two round ears
Draw a half circle on each side of the head, starting and ending on the head's edge. Make both ears the same size.
Step 5: Face and shoulders
Draw two round dots for eyes near the top of the heart. Add two tiny dots for the nose, then a happy curved smile below them. Under the chin, draw a short curve sloping down on each side for the shoulders.
Step 6: Arms and belly
Draw a tall, narrow oval on each side below the head for the arms. Then draw a short curved line near the bottom of the paper to mark the base of the belly.
Step 7: The round tummy
Draw a medium circle in the middle of the belly. It makes a cute tummy patch.
Step 8: Feet
At the bottom, draw two wide ovals for the feet, one on each side of the belly. Then draw a small oval inside each foot.
Step 9: The curly tail
On the left side, draw a long curved line that starts near the foot and swoops up. Finish with a little curl at the top, then draw a second line beside it to make the tail thick.
Step 10: The right curve
On the right side, start by the foot and draw a long curved line that swoops up and ends in a short flat hook at the top. Add a second line beside it to make it thick.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your baby monkey? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a baby hippo or how to draw a piglet next.
Tips for drawing a baby monkey
- Draw the head circle lightly first so you can fix it, and leave room underneath for the body.
- The heart is the trickiest part. Draw two small bumps at the top, then slide down to a point at the chin.
- Draw the tail as one long line first, then add the second line beside it so both lines curl the same way.
Free baby monkey coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this baby monkey 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 monkey drawing
Try warm browns and tans for the fur, with a lighter cream color inside the heart face and tummy circle. For a creative twist, give your monkey a rainbow tail.
Baby monkey fun fact for kids
Baby monkeys often cling to their mothers' fur and ride along on their bellies or backs while the group moves through the trees.
Questions about drawing a baby monkey
What shapes do I need to draw a baby monkey?
You need circles and ovals for the head, ears, tummy, arms and feet, plus a heart for the face. The tails are just long curved lines.
How do I make my baby monkey look cuter?
Make the head extra big compared to the body and put the eyes wide apart. A small curved smile makes the monkey look happy.
How long does it take to draw a baby monkey?
Most kids finish in about 15 minutes. Take your time with the heart face and the curly tail.
