Me and my team love featuring unique animals at ColorWee. Axolotls are without a doubt unique amphibians, and if you would like to know how to draw an axolotl, you are in the right place. In this beginner friendly tutorial, we will take you by the hand and show you how to draw and color your own cute little amphibian. You can watch the video or follow the step by step image tutorial below. At the end, there is a little bonus waiting for you in the form of a free coloring page and a full step by step infographic.
Supplies you can use to draw and color the axolotl
- Pencil or Black marker
- Colored pencils or crayons
- Paper
- Eraser
This simple drawing tutorial shows you how to draw a cute axolotl using easy shapes. Follow each step slowly and your axolotl will come to life.
Step 1. Draw the Head
Start by drawing a wide oval in the center of your page. This shape will be the axolotl’s head. Keep the lines smooth and rounded.
Step 2. Draw the Mouth
Inside the oval, draw a small curved line near the bottom. This will be the axolotl’s friendly smile.
Step 3. Draw the Eyes
Draw two small round dots above the mouth. These are the axolotl’s eyes. Leave some space between them so the face looks cute and balanced.
Step 4. Draw the First Gills
On the left side of the head, draw three soft, fluffy shapes coming out from the oval. These are the axolotl’s gills.
Step 5. Draw the Second Gills
Repeat the same fluffy gill shapes on the right side of the head so both sides match.
Step 6. Draw the Body
From the bottom of the head, draw a long curved shape going down. This creates the axolotl’s body and tail base.
Step 7. Draw the Front Legs
Add two small front legs near the upper part of the body. Give them rounded shapes with tiny fingers.
Step 8. Draw the Back Legs
Draw two small back legs lower on the body. Keep them short and simple to match the cute style.
Step 9. Draw the Tail
Extend the tail and add a fin along the side of it. This makes the axolotl look like it is floating in water.
Step 10. Color the Axolotl
Color the axolotl in soft pink shades. Add light shading to give it a smooth and adorable look.
Download How to Draw an Axolotl [Complete Guide]
Feel free an download this free infographic.
Bonus: Axolotl Coloring Pages
Have you finished your axolotl drawing and would like to have more art fun with this cute little creature? See our free axolotl coloring pages!
Send Us Your Axolotl Drawings or Coloring Pages
We are always open and ready to receive your art. Whether you choose to draw an axolotl or color it is up to you. We will share all artwork here on ColorWee. It does not matter if you are a drawing expert or a beginner. Send us your creation today
