Dinosaurs · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw an ankylosaurus: armored back and a club tail
The small arc head is positioned on the left side first.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
What you will learn
Practice this visual check: Arrange the nail pieces along the curved surface of the back, and place the round tail hammer at the end of the tail instead of the base.
Shapes and proportions
The small arc head is positioned on the left side first. The large arch line surrounds the low and long back, and the abdominal line is closed; the four legs are downward, with an oval hammer added to the tail end, and the carapace is arranged repeatedly along the arc.
A common mistake
The small pieces of the carapace are of random size, and the tail hammer is connected to the middle of the tail.
How to fix it
Arrange the nail pieces along the curved surface of the back, and place the round tail hammer at the end of the tail instead of the base.
These three images are key-stage previews: the starting shape, the completed outline, and a new crayon color study. Follow the complete drawing sequence in LittlePaper. On paper, leave room around the first shape for the parts added later.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser, and crayons or colored pencils for color matching for this lesson.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
Position the basic shape first
The small arc head is positioned on the left side first. Observe the position of the starting shape on the paper, leaving space for subsequent outlines and additional components.
Position the basic shape first · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect profiles and arrange parts
A large arch line surrounds a low and long back, and the abdominal line is closed; the four legs are downward, with an oval hammer added to the tail end, and the carapace is arranged repeatedly along the arc. Arrange the nail pieces along the curved surface of the back and place the round tail hammer on the end of the tail rather than the base of the tail.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
Ankylosaurus has green body and four legs, brown carapace and tail, and creamy yellow horns and toenails. Apply the color first with light pressure, leaving the black outline, and then compare pairs of parts using the same color.
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft · Preview image 3 of 3
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “How to Draw an Ankylosaurus” drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
