Koalas are known for being cute, friendly, and sociable – so let’s bring our very own super cute koala to life in just a few short, simple steps!
Tutorial Video
Step-By-Step Images and Instructions
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Use a black pen to draw a small, oval shape at the top of your page, making the bottom wider than the top.
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Use a black fineliner to add a small oval inside this, in the top left…
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And then use the black pen to shade the space around this.
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Use the black pen to add a small circle on either side of this shape – the nose – and then add a small curve to the top of each – these will be the eyes.
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Shade the bottom of the eyes with the black pen…
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And add a curved brow to the top of each eye.
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Add a curved line to the left of the nose…
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And use a black fineliner to add two leaves to the right of this.
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Now, use the black fineliner to add a small circle below each of the eyes.
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Use the thicker black pen to enclose all of the features in a circle.
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Use a black pen to add two loops to the top of the head,
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Now, use a black fineliner to add two ears to the sides of the head, with a “bump” in the center of each.
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Use the thicker black pen to add another shape to the outside of each ear.
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Bring a line down from the bottom of the face, and then add an angled “C” shape below for a leg.
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Add a line below this, and then a curve below.
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Now, add a “bump” to the end of this, and bring a curve across the bottom.
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Continue this curve up to connect to the bottom of the head…
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And add two bumps to the back for a tail.
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Use the black fineliner to bring two curved lines up from the top of the hand, and join these at the top.
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Use the thicker pen to add lines up the length of this…
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Use the black fineliner to add two sets of two leaves to the left of the stalk.
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Add more leaves to the bottom…
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Use the thicker pen to connect the bottom leg to the bottom of the face with a curved line.
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Add three sharp claws to the ends of the arm and leg.
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Now, use a pink pen for the inside of the ears.
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Now, use a gray pen for the main body of the koala…
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And a green pen for the stalk, the top leaf, and the leaves on the bottom left.
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Use a blue-green pen for the remaining leaves.
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Use a light gray pen for the tummy of the koala.
And there we have it – your very own adorable koala. Why not spend a little time learning more about these cute creatures – there is plenty to learn!
