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How to Draw a Lemur – Easy Step-by-Step Animal Drawing for Kids

Large curious eyes, a long tail, and distinctive features make the lemur a fascinating animal for young artists to draw. Children can follow the easy step-by-step images to create the lemur one stage at a time, turning simple shapes into a recognisable animal with confidence. If your child enjoys drawing unique tree-dwelling animals, they can also learn how to draw sloth with our fun drawing lessons for kids. The printable PDF worksheet provides extra practice while helping develop creativity, observation skills, fine motor control, and drawing confidence through a fun wildlife-themed activity.



Add a playful jungle character to your sketchbook with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a lemur step by step using big eyes, simple shapes, and a long tail.

Step 1: Draw a curved line for the top of the lemur’s head.

Step 2: Draw one-pointed ear on each side of the head.

Step 3: Draw a furry curved line down the left side of the face.

Step 4: Draw another furry line to complete the right side of the face

Step 5: Draw the rounded muzzle and small nose.

Step 6: Add the inner ear lines and the furry markings across the forehead.

Step 7: Draw two large oval eyes.

Step 8: Draw a long-curved line to form the lemur’s back and body.

Step 9: Draw a furry line from the chin to form the chest and belly.

Step 10: Draw the first front leg with a hand and fingers.

Step 11: Draw the second front leg with a hand and fingers.

Step 12: Draw the large bent back leg and rear foot.

Step 13: Complete the lower body and add the remaining rear-foot details.

Step 14: Draw a large, curved line to begin the lemur’s long tail.

Step 15: Draw another curved line to complete the curled tail.

Step 16: Add wavy bands across the lower part of the tail.

Step 17: Continue the wavy bands across the rest of the tail.

Step 18: Add a furry detail line along the lemur’s chest.

Step 19: Draw the outline of a tree branch beneath the lemur.

Step 20: Add short, curved texture lines to the branch.

Step 21: Draw smaller circles inside both eyes.

Step 22: Shade the pupils and leave small white highlights.

Step 23: Check the drawing, erase any unwanted lines and complete your lemur.



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