How to Draw an Alpaca (Easy Step by Step)
The alpaca is a cuddly animal with a long fluffy neck and a funny hairdo. This one is built from a big cloud shape for the body, a round face, and a few wavy lines. Wobbly lines are perfect here, because wool is supposed to look bumpy.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw an alpaca step by step
How to Draw an Alpaca · 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 fluffy body
Start low on the page and draw a big wide cloud shape, using lots of little bumps along the top, the sides and the bottom. Leave a bit of room above it for the neck and head.
Step 3: The head
Above the body, draw a round face with a curved chin. Add two pointy ears on top, two round dots for eyes, and a little curvy smile in the middle.
Step 4: The woolly neck
Draw two wavy lines going down from the sides of the head to the top of the body. Make little bumps so the neck looks soft and fluffy.
Step 5: Four skinny legs
Under the body, draw four tall, thin shapes like upside-down U's, two on the left and two on the right. Make them all about the same height so your alpaca stands steady.
Step 6: The little tail
On the left side of the body, draw a small bumpy puff for the tail. Let its bottom line curve down and meet the back leg.
Step 7: The fluffy topknot
Between the ears on top of the head, draw a puffy cloud shape with a wavy edge. It is the alpaca's funny hairdo.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your alpaca? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a leopard or how to draw a black panther next.
Tips for drawing an alpaca
- Draw the body cloud with many small bumps instead of one smooth curve. If a bump comes out uneven, it just looks more like wool.
- Keep the face round and put the two eyes a little apart. Place the smile just under them so the face looks sweet.
- For the legs, draw two straight lines and then round off the bottom. Keep all four legs about the same length so the alpaca does not tip over.
Free alpaca coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this alpaca 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 alpaca drawing
Try cream, soft brown or light gray for the wool, with a darker color for the ears and legs. For a creative twist, color the topknot and tail in bright rainbow stripes, like a party alpaca.
Alpaca fun fact for kids
Alpacas hum to each other. They make a soft humming sound to talk to their friends and their babies, which are called crias.
Questions about drawing an alpaca
What shapes do I need to draw an alpaca?
You need a big cloud shape for the body, a round face, and four upside-down U shapes for the legs. Wavy lines make the fluffy neck, and a small puffy cloud makes the topknot.
How do I make my alpaca look cuter?
Draw the eyes as round dots and put them a little apart, with a tiny smile below. A big fluffy topknot and a round puffy tail make it extra cute.
What is the hardest part of drawing an alpaca?
Most kids find the bumpy neck and body the trickiest. Go slowly and make one small bump at a time, and do not worry if they are not all the same size.
