It’s not difficult to draw an alligator for kids. Alligators are large reptiles with a long muscular body thick skin and a long tail. They have a large head with sharp teeth and their eyes are on the sides of their head.
Alligators live in swamps and wetlands in the southeastern United States. They are good swimmers and can stay underwater for a long time. When they are cold they bask in the sun to warm up.
To draw an alligator start by drawing a long curved line for the body. Then add a shorter line for the tail. Draw two small circles for the eyes and a big circle for the mouth. Add some lines inside the mouth for the teeth. Finally draw some lines on the back for the alligator’s plates.
What supplies do you need to draw an alligator for kids?
All you need is a piece of paper and a pencil.
How do you start drawing the alligator?
Draw a sideways letter ‘U’ shape for the alligator’s head.
How do you add the alligator’s eyes?
Make two small dots inside the ‘U’ shape for the alligator’s eyes.
How do you add the alligator’s nose?
Draw a small triangle at the bottom of the ‘U’ shape for the alligator’s nose.
How do you finish the alligator’s head?
Draw a curved line from the top of the ‘U’ shape down to the nose to finish the alligator’s head.
How do you start drawing the alligator’s body?
Draw a long curved line down from the alligator’s head for the alligator’s body.
How do you add the alligator’s legs?
Draw two short curved lines coming down from the body for the alligator’s legs.
How do you add the alligator’s feet?
Draw two small oval shapes at the end of each leg for the alligator’s feet.
How do you add the alligator’s tail?
Draw a long curved line coming off from the back end of the alligator’s body for the alligator’s tail.
How do you finish the alligator’s tail?
Draw a small triangle at the end of the tail for the alligator’s tail tip.
What color should the alligator be?
The alligator can be any color you want!
Do I need to add any details to the alligator?
You can add details like scales or teeth if you want but it’s not necessary.
How do I make the alligator look three-dimensional?
Add some shading to give the alligator some depth.
Is there anything else I can do to make my alligator drawing unique?
You can try drawing the alligator in a different position or with different proportions.
What if I make a mistake while I’m drawing?
Just erase it and try again!
