How to Draw a Lizard for Kids – Simple Step-by-Step Reptile Sketch
Feb 24, 2026
Want to learn how to draw a lizard? Read this step-by-step guide from Monkey Pen that will help you sketch a cool lizard.
Step 1: First, draw its head with a curved V.
Step 2: Draw its body with a long, curved line.
Step 3: Draw its tail that looks like a hook or a slender U.
Step 4: Draw the body at the lower portion with a gentle curve.
Step 5: Create one of its front legs along with toes.
Step 6: Draw the lower body beside the front leg.
Step 7: Add one of its back legs, with a small curve and broad V facing right, above which a broad V facing left lies, then both Vs form the sharp toes.
Step 8: Draw the alphabet 'V' that is slightly curvy at the bottom to complete the tail.
Step 9: Include its other front leg too, using parallel lines followed by tiny, pointed toes.
Step 10: Add a mouth with a small horizontal line, also include a small dot above it, and a tiny circle beside the mouth.
Step 11: Draw patterns for the legs, below the neck, using tiny Us, and for the tail with vertical dash-like lines.
Step 12: Also provide patterns on the body using small wide U's.
Step 13: Distribute the patterns all over the upper body, including the tail.
Step 14: Draw the eye using a wide curve at the top, with the eyeball positioned below it. Above and below the eye, draw a small flat C facing down and up to show the eye is complete. Darken the eye.
Step 15: A curious lizard drawing is over.
