How to Draw a Tasmanian Devil (Easy Step by Step)
A Tasmanian devil is a great first animal to draw because it is built from big, friendly shapes. You start with an oval head, add round ears and a bean-shaped body, and finish with a curly tail, a toothy mouth and a V mark on the chest.
- 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 Tasmanian devil step by step
How to Draw a Tasmanian Devil · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The big head
Draw a wide, round oval for the head, a little wider than it is tall. Make it big, because this devil has a big face.
Step 3: The round ears
Add a half circle on each top corner of the head, like two little bumps. The ear lines start and end on the head.
Step 4: The body
Under the head, draw a tall, rounded shape like a bean or an egg. Start the lines at the bottom of the head and curve them down to a flat bottom.
Step 5: Tail, feet and toes
On the right, draw a small curly tail that loops out from the bottom of the body. On the left, add a curved foot that sweeps out from the side. Then add two short up-and-down lines at the bottom for toes.
Step 6: Eyes, nose and fangs
Draw two small round dots for eyes, one on each side of the face. Add a little rounded nose in the middle, then two short up-and-down lines below it near the bottom of the head.
Step 7: The toothy mouth
Under the nose, draw a wide mouth shaped like a flat bowl, with a pointed corner on each side. Fill the middle with a row of small teeth.
Step 8: The chest mark
On the belly, draw a big V shape, like a pointing arrow. Start at the upper left, come down to a point in the middle, and go up to the right.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Tasmanian devil? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a Tasmanian devil
- Draw the head oval large and wide first, so there is plenty of room for the face and the mouth.
- Keep both ears about the same size, and start and end each one on the head oval.
- The curly tail is the trickiest part. Draw it slowly in one loop, and do not worry if it is not perfect.
Free Tasmanian devil coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Tasmanian devil 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 Tasmanian devil drawing
Color the body dark brown or charcoal, and leave the V on the chest white or light gray. For a creative twist, give your devil a bright scarf or a party hat.
Tasmanian devil fun fact for kids
Tasmanian devils are marsupials, so a mother carries her babies, called joeys, in a pouch. Early settlers named them devils because of their loud screeches and growls at night.
Questions about drawing a Tasmanian devil
What shapes do I need to draw a Tasmanian devil?
You need a big oval for the head, a tall bean shape for the body, and half circles for the ears. Curved lines make the tail and the foot.
How do I make my Tasmanian devil look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and round, and keep the nose small. Round ears and a rounded body make it look friendly.
Why does a Tasmanian devil have a white mark on its chest?
Many Tasmanian devils have a white patch or stripe on the chest or shoulders. In this drawing the V shape shows that mark.
