How to Draw an Armadillo with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Drawing for kids and beginners.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
Step 1
Draw the outline of the head and back
Armadillos are the only animals with a hard back. Yes, you can also add turtles here to this category. Draw a curved oval base for the shell. As you can see, our animal has a small head.
Step 2
Outline the front of the face
Anteaters and crustaceans have a similar appearance largely due to the similar elongated snout. This feature helps them eat ants and dig soil. Draw this long muzzle in the form of a cone extending from the tip.
Step 3
Sketch of Armadillo’s Eyes
Let’s draw the ears on the head. You can place the armadillo’s ear a little higher, right on top of the background we’ve prepared for the future shell. The outer ear is practically invisible. Instead of this ear, we only see a thin line
Step 4
Draw stripes on tomorrow
It is necessary to cover part of the head with a cover. This was necessary to protect the battleship from all kinds of trouble. Draw a line from the ear and draw a contour with it. Let’s create the “ribs” on the carapace, which are the bones formed from the keratinized skin.
Step 5
Draw the tail of a platypus
Do you notice the resemblance to the mouse? The elongated snout and ears resemble the facial features of rats or mice that live in basements of houses. Draw the tail out and twist it a bit. Finally, make it more pliable and thinner. The tail is similar to the tail of a moth.
Step 6
Draw a line at the tail
Interestingly, armadillo has poor eyesight. These guys only see outlines of objects and gray fog. But in return, they have a very good sense of smell and sharp hearing. So let’s go back to drawing and draw some ridges on the surface of the tail to make it feel like a single texture.
Step 7
Drawing of Armadillo’s forelimbs
Armadillos animals run well and develop a speed of almost 50 kilometers per hour, so they need strong muscles and legs. Let’s draw short but durable legs. Divide the lower part of the leg into three toes.
Step 8
Drawing Armadillo’s hind feet
Repeat the previous point and draw the back leg. Alternatively, sharpen your toes on the armadillo’s foot. Note that there is space between the legs and that there is a moderate amount of space between the front and rear legs.
Step 9
Remove extra lines
Removing any extra lines from your armadillo drawing will give it a more finished look. To make the artwork even more beautiful, you can darken the necessary lines.
Step 10
Coloring armor
Choose from different shades of gray to create the signature armadillo hue. Notice the hot pink nose and the little light inside the eye rim. These small details will help your drawing come to life.
