Easy How to Draw an Armadillo Tutorial and Armadillo Coloring Page
Here’s how to draw an armadillo, a pretty realistic looking version, with an easy step-by-step tutorial.
Armadillo Drawing
Students that want to learn how to draw an armadillo with a few more details might be ready for this tutorial. Their face has a pointy nose, their feet have claws, and their tail is long and segmented too.
This version might also help them imagine just how the armadillo rolls up into a ball when they perceive danger. All those curvy bendable shapes probably fit together like pieces of a puzzle.
How to Draw an Armadillo
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Armadillo Coloring Page
Materials
- Drawing Paper. This is the good stuff you can buy in bulk for a good price.
- Pencils. I like how this brand always makes nice dark lines.
- Black Marker. A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.
- Crayons. The larger packs are nice for more color choices.
- Note: All of the above are Amazon affiliate links.
Step by Step Directions
Time needed: 45 minutes
How to Draw an Armadillo
- Draw the shell.
- Add a pointy head that overlaps the shell.
- Erase the lines inside the head. Add ears.
- Erase the lines shown. Add eye, mouth and legs.
- Draw nails on the feet.
- Add a tail with lines.
- Draw lines for section of the tail.
- Add a horizon line and background.
- Trace with a marker and color.
Another Armadillo Drawing Project
Materials
- Drawing Paper. This is the good stuff you can buy in bulk for a good price.
- Pencils. I like how this brand always makes nice dark lines.
- Black Marker. A permanent marker will give you a dark black color.
- Crayons. The larger packs are nice for more color choices.
- Note: All of the above are Amazon affiliate links.
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