How to Draw an Allosaurus (Easy Step by Step)
This little allosaurus is round, friendly, and fun to draw because it is built from big, simple curves. You start with the head and chest line, add the belly, a back foot and a tail, then a front foot, a row of spikes, tiny arms and a smile. No sharp teeth or tricky details needed.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw an allosaurus step by step
How to Draw an Allosaurus · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Head and back line
Start near the top of the page and draw a big curve that bends out to the left for the top of the head and the face. Let it turn in at the chin, then go straight down for the front of the chest.
Step 2: Belly, leg and tail
From the bottom of the chest, draw a smooth curve across the belly. Add a rounded bump for the back foot, then sweep a long line out to the right to a pointy tail that curls up at the tip.
Step 3: The front foot
Under the chest, draw a short leg that goes down and ends in a rounded foot, like a little slipper pointing left. Close it with a curve back up to the belly.
Step 4: Back spikes
Along the curved back, draw a row of pointy bumps from the top of the head down to the tail. Make each one a little hill, big near the head and smaller toward the tail, then color them in solid.
Step 5: Two small arms
Draw a small curved arm at the side of the chest, shaped like a letter C. Then add a second U-shaped arm on the tummy.
Step 6: Eye, nose and smile
Draw a big round dot for the eye on the head and a small dot for the nose near the front of the face. Finish with a gentle curved smile under them.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your allosaurus? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a T. rex or how to draw a triceratops next.
Tips for drawing an allosaurus
- Draw the head and chest line in one slow, smooth curve so the face looks round and not bumpy.
- Make the back spikes biggest near the head and smaller toward the tail, like hills getting shorter.
- Draw the two tiny arms small. Short arms are what make this dinosaur look cute and funny.
Free allosaurus coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this allosaurus 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 allosaurus drawing
Try a soft green body with orange or purple spikes. For a creative twist, give your allosaurus polka dots or stripes, or put it in a jungle with giant ferns.
Allosaurus fun fact for kids
Allosaurus lived about 150 million years ago, and it was a big meat-eating dinosaur. Scientists have found bones from at least 46 of them at the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry in Utah.
Questions about drawing an allosaurus
What shapes do I need to draw an allosaurus?
You need one big curve for the head and chest, curved lines for the belly and tail, rounded feet, and a row of small bumps for the spikes.
How do I make my allosaurus look cuter?
Give it a big round eye, a small smile, and tiny arms. Rounded corners instead of sharp points make it look friendly.
Is this dinosaur drawing hard for a 6 year old?
No, it is a good first dinosaur. The spikes take a little patience, but the rest is simple curves.
