How to Draw a Camel

Ready to learn how to draw a camel? It's easier than you think.

First things first, grab your pencil and some drawing paper. Camels are fascinating desert animals with their long legs and humps. We're draw each body part step by step.

We'll start simple. Outline the basic shape of the camel. Just follow along slowly.

Once you're happy with the outlines, it's time to color! Use crayons or colored pencils to bring your camel to life. For bolder lines, use a black marker.

This lesson will take about 50 minutes. Take your time and enjoy every step. By the end, you'll have a pretty sweet drawing of a camel that you can be proud of.

Estimated Time: 50 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Materials

Pencil
Drawing Paper
Crayons or Colored Pencils
Black Marker (optional)

Lesson: How to Draw a Camel

Right now we're learning how to draw a camel in 15 easy steps! We'll keep it straightforward with basic shapes, making this desert traveler come to life. Grab your pencils and paper, and follow along. This drawing will also have a full desert background.

Outline the Forehead

First, outline the camel’s forehead by drawing a wavy line as shown.

Draw the Mouth

Draw the curving shape of the camel’s mouth.

Form the Eye

Form the camel’s oval-shaped eye.

Outline the Nostril

Form the thin outline of its nostril above its mouth.

Draw the Neck

Draw two curving lines connected to its head to form its neck.

Attach the Ear

Attach the curved shape of its ear.

Form the Body

Draw a wavy line to form the humps on the camel’s back. Then, extend the curved line at the base of the camel’s body to outline its underbelly.

Attach the Legs

Attach the camel’s tall legs to the base of its body. Then, form the shape of its hooves at the bottom of its legs. Don’t forget to erase any overlapping lines.