How to Draw an Indri (Easy Step by Step)
Learn how to easily draw an indri, a fluffy lemur, by breaking it down into simple shapes. You'll use basic forms like rounded heads, circles, and rectangles to construct your drawing.
- Draw an indri using easy, step-by-step instructions.
- Construct the indri's head with a rounded shape.
- Use circles for the indri's ears and eyes.
- Form the arm with a sausage shape and the leg with a round shape.
- Add a long rectangle to represent the pole the indri hugs.
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The indri is a fluffy lemur with round ears, big dark eyes, and a sweet little face. This drawing is built from simple shapes: a rounded head, circle ears and eyes, a sausage-shaped arm, a round leg, and a long rectangle for the pole it hugs.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 10 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 indri step by step
How to Draw an Indri · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Head and right ear
Draw a wide, rounded head with a wobbly left side, a gently curved bottom, and a round right side. At the top right, curl the line into a small circle for the right ear.
Step 3: Left ear and dash
Draw a round ear on the top left, curling the line around like the letter C and tucking it against the head. Add a tiny slanted dash inside the right ear.
Step 4: The dark head patch
On top of the head, between the ears, draw a flat oval like a little hat. Color it in solid black.
Step 5: Body side and bottom
Under the head, draw a long curve down the right side for the back and tummy. Then draw a short curved line near the bottom for the base of the body.
Step 6: The hugging arm
Start under the left side of the head and draw a bendy sausage shape reaching across the body. Round off the left end so it looks like a hand.
Step 7: The folded leg
Below the arm, draw a big round bump for the leg and foot. Add a short curved line on top so it looks tucked in.
Step 8: The fluffy tail
On the bottom right, draw a rounded blob that sticks out from the body like a leaf. Fill it in with black.
Step 9: The tall pole
On the left, draw a long, skinny rectangle leaning on a slant. Make two long parallel lines and close the top and bottom, so the indri looks like it is holding on.
Step 10: Eyes, nose and fingers
Draw two big round eyes with a tiny white dot in each for a sparkle. Add a small wobbly nose between and below them, then a few short lines where the hand grips the pole.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your indri? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing an indri
- Start with a wide, rounded head and let the ears curl out from the top corners.
- The arm is the trickiest part. Make it a fat, curved sausage and round off the end for the hand.
- Draw the pole with a ruler or the edge of a book, and keep both long sides on the same slant.
Free indri coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this indri 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 indri drawing
Use black and white with soft gray for the fur, and a light brown pole. For a creative twist, give the indri a rainbow scarf or draw leafy branches behind it.
Indri fun fact for kids
The indri is the largest living lemur, and it lives only in the rainforests of Madagascar.
Questions about drawing an indri
What shapes do I need to draw an indri?
You need a rounded head, circles for the ears and eyes, a sausage shape for the arm, a round bump for the leg, and a long rectangle for the pole.
How do I make my indri look cuter?
Make the eyes big and round, and add a white sparkle dot in each one. Round ears and a small nose also help a lot.
Is an indri the same as a lemur?
An indri is one kind of lemur. It is the largest living lemur, and it lives in Madagascar.
