Doodling is a delightful and expressive way to unleash your creativity. Whether you are an aspiring artist or just looking for a fun way to relax, creating adorable doodles of cute animals can bring a smile to anyone’s face. In this blog post, we’ll explore the fascinating world of circle-based doodles and present 50 charming and easy-to-draw animal doodles that even beginners can master. So grab your pens and let’s get doodling! The video below has a ton of great doodles to draw along with. I’ve also added some more ideas below!

Why Circle-Based Doodles?

Using circles as the foundation for your doodles simplifies the drawing process. Circles are one of the most basic shapes, making them perfect for beginners. They serve as a starting point, allowing you to add features and details to create an entire menagerie of lovable creatures.

Tips for Getting Started

1. Materials: All you need to get started are some quality drawing pens or markers and a sketchpad. Experiment with different pen thicknesses to add variation to your doodles.
2. Practice Makes Perfect: Don’t be discouraged if your first attempts don’t look perfect. Doodling is about having fun and embracing imperfections. With practice, your skills will improve.
3. Observation: Observe real animals or reference images online to understand their basic shapes and features. This will help you create more accurate and adorable doodles.

Worksheets for Practice

I have created some circle worksheets for you to grab and download so you can work through these doodles even quicker. You can see what I have created as well along with the blank sheets to print and draw on! You can download these samples as well as some blank circle sheets, for free, just click here!

More Circle-Based Doodle Ideas to Try!

1. Happy Hedgehog: Start with a medium-sized circle for the body, add tiny circles for the spines, and draw a cute smile.
2. Funky Flamingo: Create a long neck with a small circle for the head. Add a curved beak and standing on one leg.
3. Chubby Chameleon: Make an S-shaped curve, add a small circle for the head, and draw big eyes.
4. Happy Hamster: Form a round body with small feet, add a cute button nose, and a smiling mouth.
5. Bubbly Butterfly: Draw two overlapping circles for the wings, connect them with a body, and add antennae.

Circle-based doodles offer a fantastic way to dive into the world of cute animal art. With just a few simple shapes, you can create a diverse collection of charming characters. Remember, doodling is all about having fun and expressing your creativity. So, grab your sketchbook and pens, and start doodling your way to a zoo full of adorable creatures. Happy doodling!

Please note these graphics are meant to educate you and help you have fun with you doodles. You can not re-create my doodles to sell as your own. If you use these to create cards or some other end project you’re welcome to sell that but please do not trace these doodles and call them your own.

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