How to Draw a Monkey Step by Step

Wondering how to do an easy drawing of a monkey? In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw a monkey step by step from scratch. We'll sketch the pose, and then we'll add body volume, the details of the face, and all the fur. No special skills required—the instructions will be very simple!

Afterwards, we'll see some really cool monkey logo templates from Envato Elements. You can use them to take your real monkey drawing to the next level.

What You'll Learn in This Realistic Monkey Drawing Easy Tutorial

• How to draw a realistic monkey pose


• How to draw a monkey's body


• How to draw a monkey's head


• How to finish your real monkey drawing

1. How to Draw a Realistic Monkey Pose

Step 1

Let's start this simple drawing of a monkey. Draw two circles, one smaller and one bigger, connected with a curve. This will be a base for the shape of the main body.

Step 2

Connect both circles with curves following the rhythm of the middle curve.

Step 3

Sketch the branch under the monkey. Put it low enough to leave space for long monkey limbs.

Step 4

Add some guide lines in the front of the body: a line showing that the front is turned slightly towards us, and a line for the clavicles.

Step 5

Draw the forelimbs with very long forearms and hands.

Step 6

Draw the hind limbs with long calves and feet.

Step 7

Add a circle for the head.

Step 8

Put a cross on this spherical surface to find the direction of the head.

Step 9

Sketch the long tail. And the monkey sketch is coming together!

2. How to Draw a Monkey's Body

Step 1

Next up in this realistic monkey drawing easy tutorial: the body. Add volume to the thighs by drawing ovals around the "bone".

Step 2

Add volume to the arms as well.

Step 3

Draw ovals on the wrists and ankles to make them thicker.

Step 4

Connect the lower parts of the limbs with the upper parts.

Step 5

Draw simple planes for the flat parts of the hands and feet.

Step 6

Draw the long fingers and toes for the hands and feet. They both have thumbs!

Step 7

Draw a circle on the base of each finger/toe.

Step 8

Draw three ovals along each finger/toe. This will give them volume and shape.

3. How to Draw a Monkey's Head

Step 1

See, drawing a monkey step by step isn't complicated. Let's move on to the head. Draw a "mask" to create a space for the eyes.

Step 2

Draw a teardrop-shaped mouth below.

Step 3

Add two circles inside the "mask".

Step 4

Draw a smile in the lower part of the muzzle.

Step 5

Draw two nose holes.

Step 6

The nose is flat, but it still has an outline. Draw it.

Step 7

Draw the rounded ears.

Step 8

Create a neck behind the head, and outline the tail to make it thicker. Now this is almost looking like a simple drawing of a monkey and a completed monkey sketch.

4. How to Finish Your Real Monkey Drawing

We're going to finish the drawing of a monkey step by step. If you've been drawing traditionally, use a darker medium for these final outlines, or put a new sheet of paper over the sketch.

Step 1

Draw the curve of the flat nose.

Step 2

Draw the mouth.

Step 3

Outline the details of the face.

Step 4

Outline the eyes.

Step 5

Draw the eyelids around the eyes.

Step 6

Darken the eyes, leaving some white for shine dots.

Step 7

Outline the ears.

Step 8

Add fur to the head, first around the face...

... then on the back of the head.

Step 9

Outline the fingers and toes.

Step 10

Add some fur to the top of the hands/feet.

Step 11

Add fur to the lower parts of the limbs. Keep one side smooth, and one furry.

Step 12

Add fur to the upper parts of the limbs.

Step 13

Add fur to the rest of the body.

Step 14

Outline the branch.

Step 15

Finally, make some lines thicker to make the drawing look complete without any shading.

Good Job! Your Easy Drawing of a Monkey Is Done

Now you know how to draw a monkey step by step. I hope you enjoyed this realistic monkey drawing easy tutorial and will continue to practice your drawing skills.

5 Top Monkey Logo Templates From Envato Elements 

Now that you've learned how to draw a realistic monkey, you can design amazing monkey brand logos. And if you're looking for inspiration or you want to save some time, the best place is Envato Elements.

The subscription-based marketplace offers unlimited digital asset downloads for a flat monthly fee. It's the perfect subscription for creatives. Here are just a few of the amazing monkey brand logo templates you can find there:

1. Cartoon Monkey Logo (AI, EPS, JPG, PDF, PNG, PSD)

Here's a great example of how the easy drawing of a monkey can be turned into a logo. This cute monkey logo can work for a variety of businesses. The vector-based logo is easy to edit in the most popular software, so try it out today.

2. Monkey Logo Clothing Brand (AI, EPS, JPG, PDF, PNG, PSD)

Do you work in retail and need a new logo? Use this cool monkey face logo as a monkey logo clothing brand. Edit this vector-based logo to create the best logo for your brand.

3. Modern Monkey Sketch Logo (AI, EPS, JPG, PDF, PNG)

Who'd have thought a monkey sketch could look so cool as a logo! Use this monkey brand logo for any business or brand that needs an eye-catching logo. You can customize it in Adobe Illustrator.

4. Monkey Face Logo (AI, EPS, PDF, PNG, PSD, CDR)

A monkey face logo is so versatile. This monkey brand logo gives off a friendly look, which makes suitable for a lot of businesses. Edit it today in Photoshop, Illustrator, and more software.

5. Bamboo Monkey Logo (AI, EPS, PDF, PSD)

Take a monkey sketch to the next level and transform it into a cool, minimalist monkey logo. This monkey brand logo contains four different backgrounds and one color mode to edit in Adobe Illustrator. It'd look great as a monkey logo for a clothing brand.

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