Drawing is a super fun way to be creative, especially when you do it with a friend! Today, we’re going to learn how to draw an armadillo. Get your art supplies ready, and let’s have some fun!
Before we start, make sure you have these things:
Let’s start by drawing the armadillo’s eye. Draw a circle on the left side of your paper. Inside that circle, draw a tiny circle for the shiny part of the eye. Color the big circle, but leave the little one white.
Now, let’s draw the armor on the armadillo’s forehead. Draw a slanted line over the eye. Then, make an ear by drawing a curve that goes up and then back down.
To make the ear look real, draw a curve inside it. Then, draw the letter “M” inside the ear to show some fuzzy fur. Connect it to the outer edge of the ear.
Next, draw the nose with a small curve coming out from the armor. Add a line that curves back for the cheek. Draw a little curve for the mouth to give your armadillo a smile!
For the back armor, draw a big curve that goes up and then down, almost to the nose. Add another curve under the cheek to make an S-shape.
To make the armadillo look more real, draw the second ear. Make a curve from the forehead that goes back down onto the armor.
The armadillo’s armor has segments, like little sections. Draw curves that touch the bottom to make these segments. Keep going until you have a few segments.
Let’s add the legs! Start with a front leg by drawing a curve down, then curve back up for the foot. Add little V shapes for the claws. Do the same for the other front leg, making sure it overlaps a bit.
For the back legs, do the same as the front legs. Draw the front part first, then the bottom curving back up. Don’t forget the claws!
Draw a curve for the belly that connects to the back leg. Then, draw the other back leg just like before. Finally, add a tail by drawing a curve that goes out and then back towards the body. Add segments to the tail for detail.
Now that your armadillo is all drawn, it’s time to color! Use a main color for the armor and add darker shades for depth. You can use a white pencil to add texture, making it look like real armadillo armor.
Great job! You’ve drawn and colored your armadillo. You can even add a background to show where it lives. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and keep practicing. Happy drawing!
Armadillo Observation Walk: Take a walk in your backyard or a nearby park with a parent or guardian. Look for animals or insects with hard shells or protective coverings, like beetles or turtles. Discuss with your companion how these creatures are similar to or different from an armadillo. Draw a picture of one of the creatures you find and compare it to your armadillo drawing.
Armor Experiment: Gather some materials like cardboard, paper, and fabric. Try to create your own “armor” for a small toy or object. Think about how the armadillo’s armor protects it. Discuss with a friend or family member how your creation might protect the toy. What materials worked best, and why?
Story Time with Armadillos: Imagine a day in the life of your drawn armadillo. Write a short story or draw a comic strip about what adventures it might have. Where does it go? What does it eat? Share your story with a friend or family member and ask them what they think an armadillo’s day would be like.
