Learn how to draw a gorilla for kids step by step with this elementary drawing tutorial for beginners, schoolers, and preschoolers.


In this elementary drawing tutorial, you will learn how to draw a gorilla for kids. Gorilla is the largest genus of monkeys from the existing representatives of the order of primates. These are terrestrial animals that move using their hind and front limbs. Gorillas have a very large physique, a rather formidable appearance.
Drawing this simple gorilla is easy and quick. For a more accurate image, it is recommended to follow the steps in the instructions. We tried to make the step-by-step instruction presented below as simple and understandable as possible so that the drawing process was useful and comfortable for children and beginners. Enjoy drawing!
Time needed: 35 minutes.
How to Draw a Gorilla for Kids
- Face shape.
Begin by shaping the gorilla’s face as shown.
- Draw the top of the head.
Draw a small semicircle on top to make the gorilla’s head exactly as shown in the instructions.
- Add ears.
On the top of the head, draw two ears as small circles on the sides of the face.
- Add eyes.
At ear level, draw two small circles for the eyes. Inside, draw circles for the pupils, and on top, small, curved lines for the eyebrows.
- Nose and mouth.
Draw the nose under the eyes in two semicircles with the nostrils in the center of the nose. Under the nose, draw the mouth using a curved line, and form the details of the muzzle.
- Add arms.
From the head, extend two parallel lines for the front legs on each side.
- Add the hands.
Under the gorilla’s arms, add the hands with which the gorilla rests on the ground.
- Add an oval leg.
Add an oval to the side of the gorilla as shown in the example.
- Draw the torso.
Connect the parts of the monkey’s body using lines in the same way as shown in the instructions.
- Draw the hind legs.
Draw the hind toes of the gorilla, with which these animals usually hang from trees and move.
- Add torso details.
Add details and lines for the gorilla’s torso in the same way as shown in the example.
- Color the gorilla.
You just have to color the drawing, and the process will be completed.