How to Draw a Wombat (Easy Step by Step)
A wombat is a sleepy, round, cuddly animal, and this one is easy to build from simple shapes. You will use a rounded rectangle for the head, a big bean shape for the body, and a few half circles for the ears and feet. The face is just two dots, a small nose and a tiny smile, so it is quick to finish.
- Easy
- 10 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 wombat step by step
How to Draw a Wombat · 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 head
Draw a wide rounded rectangle, like a pillow, near the top of your page. Make the corners soft and curvy.
Step 3: The round body
Start under the head on the left and draw a big curve that bulges out and comes around to a flat bottom. Then draw the other side to match, so the body looks like a plump bean.
Step 4: Two little ears
On each top corner of the head, draw a small half circle, like a tiny rainbow. Make both ears about the same size.
Step 5: Chubby feet
At the bottom of the body, draw a curved shape on each side that looks like a half moon tucked against the body. Let the lines start and end on the body outline.
Step 6: Two round eyes
Inside the head, draw two small dots. Keep them far apart and at the same height.
Step 7: Nose and mouth
Draw a small rounded rectangle in the middle of the face for the nose. Underneath, draw a short line down toward the chin, then two tiny curves at the bottom for a smile.
Step 8: Lines on the tummy
Along the bottom of the body, draw five short straight lines pointing up. Make the middle one the tallest.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your wombat? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a Tasmanian devil or how to draw a tortoise next.
Tips for drawing a wombat
- Draw the head first and make it wide. A wombat looks cuter with a big, flat-topped head.
- Keep the body a little narrower than the head and give it a flat bottom so it looks plump and sitting down.
- Let the feet half circles touch the body outline, and draw the five short lines last so you can space them evenly.
Free wombat coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this wombat 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 wombat drawing
Try warm brown or gray for the fur, with a darker color for the nose and ears. For a creative twist, give your wombat a tiny backpack or a green meadow to sit in.
Wombat fun fact for kids
Wombats make cube-shaped droppings, and they are the only animal known to do that. They leave the cubes on rocks and logs to mark their territory, and the flat sides help keep them from rolling away.
Questions about drawing a wombat
What shapes do I need to draw a wombat?
You need a rounded rectangle for the head, a large bean shape for the body, and a few half circles for the ears and feet. Two dots, a small rectangle and a tiny smile finish the face.
How do I make my wombat look cuter?
Make the head big and the eyes small and wide apart. Round, chubby feet and a plump body help too.
Is a wombat easy for a beginner to draw?
Yes. It uses very few lines and no tricky details, so even a 6 year old can finish it in one sitting.
