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How to Draw a Koala Bear

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How to Draw a Koala Bear

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a koala bear? This tutorial will help you do it in just 34 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

This lesson includes 4 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

How to Draw a Sleeping Koala Bear

How to Draw a Sleeping Koala Bear

8 steps

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Step 1

Draw a simple circle as a frame for the koala's head.

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Step 2

Add facial details, including closed eyes and an oval nose in the center.

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Step 3

Draw two round ears on either side of the head.

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Step 4

Add fur lines inside the ears to highlight the koala's features.

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Step 5

Draw the body of the koala, including two bent legs.

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Step 6

Add details of a curved branch below where the koala is lying.

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Step 7

Draw additional leaves on the branch.

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Step 8

Color the drawing.

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Guide to Drawing a Cute Koala.

Guide to Drawing a Cute Koala.

10 steps

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Step 1

Draw the basic shape of the koala's head, which is a slightly flattened oval.

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Step 2

Add fur details on the top of the head and on both cheeks.

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Step 3

Draw large round eyes and two small curves for the eyebrows.

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Step 4

Draw an oval nose and a small smiling mouth below.

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Step 5

Add two large round ears on either side of the head, with outlines for fur details.

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Step 6

Complete the ear details and add curved lines to shape the fur on both ears.

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Step 7

Draw the fur on the chest.

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Step 8

Add details for the two front paws resting in front.

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Step 9

Draw two hind legs with clear feet, completing the sitting shape.

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Step 10

Color the drawing.

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Simple Koala Drawing Tutorial

Simple Koala Drawing Tutorial

10 steps

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Step 1

: Draw the head with a curved shape resembling an oval, slightly distorted to form the head's outline.

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Step 2

: Draw two circles on either side of the head to create ears and add fur detail lines inside.

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Step 3

: Complete the ear details. Draw the outer part of the ears with wavy curves to create softness, resembling fur.

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Step 4

: Draw basic lines on the face. Add two small circles for the eyes.

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Step 5

: Add a triangular nose with a small mouth below.

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Step 6

: Draw two curves from the bottom of the head to shape the bear's arms hanging down.

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Step 7

: Draw a small oval area for the belly.

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Step 8

: Draw two small oval feet at the bottom of the body.

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Step 9

: Draw the other leg similarly.

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Step 10

: Color the drawing.

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How to Draw a Koala's Face

How to Draw a Koala's Face

6 steps

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Step 1

: Draw a simple oval shape for the main outline of the head.

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Step 2

: Draw two curved shapes on either side of the head to form the basic shape of the ears.

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Step 3

: Add wavy lines inside the ears to simulate soft fur.

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Step 4

: Draw two symmetrical small circles for the eyes.

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Step 5

: Draw an oval nose and a gently curved mouth.

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Step 6

: Color in the drawing.

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▶Drawing tips
  • Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
  • You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
  • After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.

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