Today’s drawing lesson is going to look at how to draw a monkey. It is a simple drawing lesson, because we are splitting every step into basic shapes. By creating all the shapes slowly it will create a monkey.
Monkeys reside on the tree and are over 250 species. Monkeys eat differently but generally they prefer nuts, fruits, and insects. They are extremely friendly and mischievous with humans. A wrong belief is that apes are monkeys, but they both share common characteristics with humans.
How to a Draw Monkey
Let’s start drawing a cartoon monkey.
Draw a Cartoon Monkey
Step 1: First, we will sketch top edge of the head.
Step 2: Then, finish the head outline and draw face outline as indicated in the image.
Step 3: On side of head draw ears and two shining eyes on face.
Step 4: Draw two curves for eyebrows and then mouth and nose.
Step 5: At head gap draw an arm.
Step 6: Finish its body and legs as indicated in the image.
Step 7: Draw adorable tail and second arm.
Step 8: Draw a small rocket at the bottom.
Step 9: Color in your monkey according to the image.
Your mischievous, naughty monkey is finished.
Draw Monkey Step by Step
By having our monkey hang from a branch we can add some excitement to our drawing. Draw body slightly diagonally in order to give him a look like he’s moving.
Step 1: For body and head first, we will sketch overlapping shapes. For head simply draw a circle and a curved rectangle for chest section. See image for any clearance, also sketch it slightly diagonal so it will appear in motion.
Step 2: Now we have the frame for body, sketch the shapes for the arms and the legs one over another. Sketch left leg extending towards the viewer. Create illusion by sketching slightly diagonal.
Step 3: Then, sketch lines for hands, fingers and the feet. Along with it, include lines for the branch that the monkey is hanging from. Include lines for marking the places for drawing facial features. Sketch a line for ear as well.
Step 4: Now basic body shape of monkey is done, now begin to pay attention to some more details. Include fine details for fingures and toes of monkey.
Step 5: All the lines that have been drawn so far, time now to finish drawing by sharpening the details. You may employ ink, pencil or soft graphite. Include details for branch’s texture, fur of monkey’s body, a little shading for leg.
Yes, your hanging monkey from the tree is done. You can draw any position after you will be a master of drawing shapes and postures. It’s very simple to draw for beginners and children, you will learn it in no time. It will become simple for you to draw various positions as you will begin drawing once. Monkeys are the most cunning and clever animals. They can easily mimic humans and are emotional.
How to draw Monkey doodle
You can also draw monkey doodles by following the simple steps provided below.
Thanks for choosing my simple drawings, you can also check out more drawing tutorials from these links as, how to draw car, how to draw rose, how to draw braid, etc.
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