Animals • Easy drawing • Ages 4–8
How to Draw a Koala for Kids
A cuddly koala drawing in four clear visual steps. The big round ears and soft shapes make this an easy win for beginner artists ages 4–8.
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This koala starts with one dome shape for the head, then gains its two enormous fluffy ears, which is the step that makes everyone smile. The large nose at the end is the finishing touch. Take it one panel at a time and draw together rather than watching.
Make it your own
Give your koala a eucalyptus branch to hug, a curve of tree trunk to sit against, or a tiny joey clinging to its back. Soft grey shading makes the fur look warm.
Draw a koala in four steps
Step 1
Draw a dome shape for the head, curved across the top and flat along the bottom.
Step 2
Add one big round ear on each side of the head, with a smaller circle drawn inside each one.
Step 3
Draw a rounded sitting body under the head with two short arms and two little feet at the bottom.
Step 4
Finish with two large oval eyes, a big rounded nose in the middle of the face.
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