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    How to Draw a Penguin Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

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    Learn how to draw a penguin easy with this simple step by step tutorial along with a free printable guide. Have fun with this winter drawing!

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    There is nothing more wintery than a sweet penguin. We are excited to share how to draw a penguin step by step and create a cute cartoon penguin.

    Penguins are always a fun and cute thing to draw, craft, and color not only throughout the winter but all year long. We have a few crafts and coloring pages with penguins including our Paper Plate Penguin Craft, Penguin Life Cycle, Winter Word Search, and Christmas Color By Numbers.

    Indoor Winter Activities

    Having lots of indoor activities on hand during the winter months (December, January, and February) is always a great idea. Loading up on coloring pages, printable games, and activities always make those snow days or rainy days that much more manageable.

    There are always days, even for those of us in warmer climates, when we are looking for fun activities to keep our little ones busy.

    We have found that drawing and coloring are the easiest as all you need are some crayons or markers and some printed-out activities.

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    Giving kids things to do when cooped up inside is always a great idea. We love having them draw animals, color, and play games. These are just some of the fun Winter themed printables we have that I know the kids are sure to enjoy.

    Now onto the drawing of the penguin. It is no emperor penguin, but definitely a cute cartoon penguin. Just remember. Short lines, slightly curved lines and any child will be drawing like a pro in no time.

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    How to Draw a Penguin Step By Step 

    Here is How to Draw a Penguin easy drawing tutorials

    Step 1: Draw a Oval with a flat bottom

    The first step is to draw an oval with a flat bottom.

    Step 2: Draw a belt with small flap on the side

    The next step is to draw two straight lines from one side of the body to the other. These should be approximately halfway up the height of the oval. This will create the scarf.

    Then draw a small wide U shape on one end of the scarf. This is a small end of the scarf.

    Step 3: Next, a small oval on​the side of the head. Add a small upside U on the top of​the oval to make a hat

    The next step is to draw a small oval on the corner top of the penguin's head. Draw a slightly smaller upside-down bowl shape on top of the oval. This will create the hat.

    Step 4: The next step is to draw a small line from where the top of the hat and the base of the hat meets, off to the side of the penguin. Then add two curves from the belt. Looks like​the top of a heart. This is the penguin's face.

    The next step is to draw a small line from where the base of the hat meets the top of the hat in a small 7 like shape to create the back part of the hat.

    Then draw what looks like the top part of a heart from the scarf in the upper section of the penguin. Two round mounds. This is creating the outline of the penguin's face.

    Step 5: Draw a large U from the bottom of one side of the belt to the middle of the small sash on the other side​of the belt.

    Drawing the Face and limbs (or fins)

    The next step is to draw a large wide U shape from the bottom of the little scarf piece down to almost the bottom of the penguin, and then up to the other side of the underside of the scarf.

    Step 6: Draw a small half circle coming off the belt in the middle of the penguin face to create the nose. Then draw two circles on each side of the nose to create eyes.

    The next step is to draw the face of the penguin. Start with a small half circle in the middle of the face (top half of the heart) and draw it on the top of the scarf to create its nose.

    Then draw two circles on either side of the nose to draw eyes.

    Step 7: Draw on two triangles on each side of the penguin for their arms

    The next step is to draw the arms (fins) on either side of the penguin's body. Draw small triangle shapes on each side of the penguin right below the scarf.

    Step 8: Draw two half rectangles on the bottom of the penguin to create feet.

    The last step is the feet. Small half square shapes on the bottom of the penguin.

    Step 9: You have drawn a penguin.

    Viola, you have drawn a penguin. Now it's time to color it in. Let the creativity run wild!

    We highlighted this Winter Printable and Easy Drawing For Kids along with some other fun kid's crafts in our January Craft Ideas along with our 101+ Easy Craft Ideas for kids.

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    How to Draw a Penguin

    Learn how to draw a penguin easily with this simple step-by-step tutorial along with a free printable guide. Have fun with this winter drawing!
    Course Kids Crafts
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 Penguin Drawing
    Author Alli Ward

    Equipment

    • Markers

    Ingredients

    • Drawing Paper

    Instructions

    • The first step is to draw an oval with a flat bottom.
      Step 1: Draw a Oval with a flat bottom
    • The next step is to draw two straight lines from one side to the other. These should be approximately halfway up the height of the oval. This will create the scarf. Then draw a small wide U shape on one end of the scarf. This is a small end of the scarf.
      Step 2: Draw a belt with small flap on the side
    • The next step is to draw a small oval on the corner top of the penguin's head. Draw a slightly smaller upside-down bowl shape on top of the oval. This will create the hat.
      Step 3: Next, a small oval on​the side of the head. Add a small upside U on the top of​the oval to make a hat
    • The next step is to draw a small line from where the base of the hat meets the top of the hat in a small 7 like shape to create the back part of the hat. Then draw what looks like the top part of a heart from the scarf in the upper section of the penguin. Two round mounds. This is creating the outline of the penguin's face.
      Step 4: The next step is to draw a small line from where the top of the hat and the base of the hat meets, off to the side of the penguin. Then add two curves from the belt. Looks like​the top of a heart. This is the penguin's face.
    • The next step is to draw a large wide U shape from the bottom of the little scarf piece down to almost the bottom of the penguin and then up to the other side of the underside of the scarf.
      Step 5: Draw a large U from the bottom of one side of the belt to the middle of the small sash on the other side​of the belt.
    • The next step is to draw the face of the penguin. Start with a small half circle in the middle of the face (top half of the heart) and draw it on the top of the scarf to create its nose. Then draw two circles on either side of the nose for the eyes.
      Step 6: Draw a small half circle coming off the belt in the middle of the penguin face to create the nose. Then draw two circles on each side of the nose to create eyes.
    • The next step is to draw the arms (fins) on either side of the penguin's body. Draw small triangle shapes on each side of the penguin right below the scarf.
      Step 7: Draw on two triangles on each side of the penguin for their arms
    • The last step is the feet. Small half square shapes on the bottom of the penguin.
      Step 8: Draw two half rectangles on the bottom of the penguin to create feet.
    • Viola, you have drawn a penguin. Now it's time to color it in. Let the creativity run wild!
      Step 9: You have drawn a penguin.

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