How to Draw a Chameleon From One Round Eye

Nine small drawings show how to build a chameleon one stage at a time. The first drawings start with a single round eye with a tall oval pupil. Next come the head outline, the pointed casque on top, and the mouth line with a small wrinkle. Then the back is added as a big rounded curve with a scalloped, bumpy edge. After that the body curves down into a long tail that ends in a tight spiral curl. The last drawing adds two small legs with curled toes, so the chameleon looks like it is gripping a branch. Kids can trace each stage, then color the finished chameleon in several shades of green with a bright spiral tail. This free printable page works well for art lessons, because children can see exactly which shape comes next.