How to Draw an Iguana with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Easy animals to draw for beginners and kids.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
Step 1
Start by drawing an oval. This will help you draw the head of the iguana.
Step 2
Draw three curved lines that overlap the circle. This forms the upper and lower parts of the salamander’s mouth, as well as its lower jaw.
Step 3
Erase the guide lines of the original oval. Draw a short line across the top of the jaw.
Step 4
Draw two overlapping curved lines on top of the iguana’s head, forming the eyebrows. Then draw several smaller circles in a row that interlock to form the eyes. The shade between the two is the smallest to indicate the pupil. Then, draw a small oval with a dot next to it on the muzzle to indicate the nostril.
Step 5
Use long and curved lines to outline the body of the salamander. Extend one line from the brow and the other from under the jaw.
Step 6
Use a curved line to enclose the wavy shape of the skin below the salamander’s throat.
Step 7
Extend the contours of the body using curves. Let the lines double below the body and meet at one point, forming the tail. Then, use pairs of curves of different lengths to draw the spines on the salamander’s back. The lines will meet at points. Note that the longest spikes are on the back of the iguana’s head.
Step 8
Draw the salamander’s legs, erasing as needed. Use pairs of lines to draw the front and rear legs. Note the overlap in the shoulders and the flexion of the rear knee. Then, enclose the foot using curved lines and narrow “U” shaped lines for the toes. Also note the front paws visible behind the neck. Connect the jawbone, front leg, and hind leg using curves that indicate the muscle bottom.
Step 9
Detail your salamander with a striped and spotted pattern. Wrap multiple triangles along the back and tail. Draw circles and ovals of different sizes on the head and back to give the lizard the scales.
Step 10
Color your iguana. Many iguanas are green, but they can also be gray, brown, white, red, or black.