How to Draw a Penguin

Of all the popular picks for animals, the cute nature, sociable personality, and adorable appearance of penguins often means that they are top of the list – and when you draw your own, it will be easy to see why!


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Step-By-Step Images and Instructions

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Start with a black pen, and draw a small arrow shape, pointing upwards, in the center of your page.


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Add a large “bump” to either side of the arrow…


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And then add a curved line to the bottom of this on the left. Add a short line to the left at the top.


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Follow this with a line on the right…


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Add a curved line across to the top of the shape.


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Add another line outside the sides of the body.


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Now, add curved, pointed wings on either side of the body…


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And add a curved line halfway through each wing.


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Add two small circles to the top of the face, leaving a small white dot inside each.


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Use a black pen to shade the outside of the body and the top of the wings…


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Use an orange pen for a beak, and for curved feet at the bottom.


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Grab a gray pencil, and shade the bottom of the wings and the bottom of the body, as well as the curves below the eyes.


Now, isn’t that the cutest penguin you have ever seen? All he needs is a name, and he is ready for any adventure that you have to go on!

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