How to Draw a Chameleon – Fun Lizard Sketch Activity for Kids
Mar 12, 2026
Curly tails, big eyes, and branch-hugging poses come together as kids follow simple steps to draw a colourful chameleon.
Step 1: Draw a bumpy, curved line to your head's top.
Step 2: The front portion of the face and the mouth to the side of the head.
Step 3: Draw the back of the head upwards.
Step 4: Include the round shape of the eye on the right side of the head.
Step 5: Outline the tall crest on the top of your head.
Step 6: Lower the line of the mouth and place the chin below the face.
Step 7: Create a long curly tongue that hangs down.
Step 8: Draw the curly back and body outline, starting from the top down toward the tail area.
Step 9: Include the long spiral tail at the base.
Step 10: Draw the chest and neck line below the head.
Step 11: Include the front arm as well as the front foot.
Step 12: Draw the foot and leg in the back.
Step 13: Incorporate the belly line and the front foot with the other side underneath.
Step 14: Draw curving bands and shorter lines on the tail.
Step 15: Make small patches similar to the body of the chameleon.
Step 16: Draw the large round eyes, the small nose, and the tongue details.
Step 17: Draw the branch underneath the chameleon.
Step 18: Wrap the band around the branch. Wrap the band around it.
Step 19: Draw the lines of wood over the branch.
Step 20: Add dark pupils to each eye.
Step 21: Finish the drawing by shading the pupils black and then completing any final outline.
