How to Draw a Ring-Tailed Lemur (Easy Step by Step)
A ring-tailed lemur is a fun friend to draw because it is built from simple shapes: circles, ovals and one big striped tail. The huge eyes and round ears make it look curious and sweet. Once you can draw an egg and a few stripes, you can draw this lemur.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a ring-tailed lemur step by step
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Step 1: Head and body
Draw a round head at the top. Then keep the line going down past a small pinch at the neck, bulging out into a big egg-shaped body. Leave the bottom open for now.
Step 2: The round ears
Add a small circle on each side of the top of the head. Tuck the bottom of each circle against the head outline.
Step 3: The big eyes
Draw two tall ovals in the middle of the face, side by side with a small gap between them. Lemurs have big eyes, so make them roomy.
Step 4: Pupils, nose and mouth
Put a small dot in the middle of each eye. Below the eyes, draw a short line going down for the nose, and finish it with a tiny curved smile at the bottom.
Step 5: Arms and little hands
Start at each side of the chest and draw a short curved line sweeping down and inward. End each one with a small oval hand held in front of the tummy.
Step 6: The feet
At the bottom of the body, draw two rounded oval feet side by side. Join them with a gently curved line along the bottom of the body to close it.
Step 7: The long tail
Start near the bottom right of the body and draw a long curving line that swings out to the right and then up to a rounded tip. Come back down with a second line beside it, so the two lines make a long tube.
Step 8: Tail rings
Draw curved stripes across the tail from one side to the other, spacing them out evenly. These rings are what make a ring-tailed lemur special.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your ring-tailed lemur? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a ring-tailed lemur
- Draw the head and body as one pinched shape: a round head on top, an egg below, and a small dip at the neck. It is easier than drawing two separate pieces.
- Keep the tail rings evenly spaced. Make a light mark on each side of the tail first, then connect the marks with curved lines.
- Make the two eyes the same size by drawing the left one first, then matching it on the right with a small gap between them.
Free ring-tailed lemur coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this ring-tailed lemur 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 ring-tailed lemur drawing
Color the body soft gray, the face and tummy white, and the tail rings alternating black and white. For a creative twist, give your lemur a rainbow tail instead.
Ring-tailed lemur fun fact for kids
Ring-tailed lemurs live in the wild only on the island of Madagascar, off the coast of Africa. They often hold their long, striped tails up in the air when they walk.
Questions about drawing a ring-tailed lemur
What shapes do I need to draw a ring-tailed lemur?
You need circles for the ears, ovals for the eyes, hands and feet, an egg shape for the body, and a long curved tube for the tail. Add stripes across the tail to finish.
How do I make my lemur look cuter?
Make the eyes extra large and round, and put a dot in the middle of each one. A small curved smile also helps.
How do I draw the ringed tail?
Draw the tail as a long curved tube first. Then add curved lines across it, spaced evenly, from one edge to the other.
