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Matt Waters

Matt Waters started Coloring Ninja and writes the site's step-by-step drawing tutorials. He reviews new categories as they're added and keeps the library organized so pages are easy to find.

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How to Draw Peppa Pig, Step by Step

How to Draw Peppa Pig, Step by Step

February 16, 2026

Peppa Pig's head is shaped like a whistle or a hair dryer. Beginners often struggle with the placement of her eyes, which both sit on the side of her face. You will finish with a bold line drawing ready for coloring.

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How to Draw a Cute Capybara, Step by Step

How to Draw a Cute Capybara, Step by Step

February 15, 2026

Capybaras have a heavy, barrel-shaped body and a rectangular head. Starting with simple ovals prevents the drawing from becoming too small or too large on the paper. You will finish with a shaded, realistic capybara.

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How to Draw Pikachu, Step by Step

How to Draw Pikachu, Step by Step

February 15, 2026

Drawing Pikachu starts with balancing the large head against the smaller body. Focus on the long ears and the zig-zag tail to capture the character. This lesson results in a bold, clean character outline.

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How to Draw a Cute Kitten, Step by Step

How to Draw a Cute Kitten, Step by Step

February 1, 2026

A kitten begins with two circles that overlap slightly. Beginners often make the head too small or the neck too long. This lesson builds a sitting kitten using construction shapes and graphite values.

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How to Draw a Cute Puppy, Step by Step

How to Draw a Cute Puppy, Step by Step

February 1, 2026

Drawing a puppy starts with simple circles to manage the proportions of the head and body. Beginners often make the head too small, but a puppy's head is large compared to its body. This lesson produces a seated puppy with realistic light and shadow.

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How to Draw a Baby Dragon, Step by Step

How to Draw a Baby Dragon, Step by Step

February 1, 2026

Drawing a baby dragon starts with large, soft shapes to capture the weight of the belly and head. Beginners often make the neck too long, so keep the proportions compact. You will end up with a shaded sketch of a small dragon sitting on its haunches.

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How to Draw a Cute Ice Cream Cone, Step by Step

How to Draw a Cute Ice Cream Cone, Step by Step

February 1, 2026

Drawing an ice cream cone starts with balancing a heavy circle on a pointed base. This lesson uses basic geometric shapes to build a character. You will end up with a bold, cartoon-style drawing ready for color.

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How to Draw a Kawaii Dolphin, Step by Step

How to Draw a Kawaii Dolphin, Step by Step

February 1, 2026

Dolphins have smooth, curved bodies that taper toward the tail. Starting with a large bean shape helps establish the posture. This lesson results in a rounded dolphin with a simple expression.

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How to Draw a Halloween Pumpkin, Step by Step

How to Draw a Halloween Pumpkin, Step by Step

February 1, 2026

Pumpkins are squashed spheres with vertical ridges called ribs. Drawing the ribs first helps you place the face features so they look like they are curving around the surface. You will end up with a three-dimensional carved jack-o'-lantern.

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How to Draw Sonic the Hedgehog, Step by Step

How to Draw Sonic the Hedgehog, Step by Step

February 1, 2026

Sonic is built around a very large head and a small, round body. The spikes on the back of the head determine the direction of his movement. This lesson results in a standing pose with bold outlines.

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How to Draw a Kawaii Coffee Cup, Step by Step

How to Draw a Kawaii Coffee Cup, Step by Step

February 1, 2026

Drawing a kawaii character starts with making the proportions wider and shorter than real objects. This lesson focuses on a coffee cup with a large face placed low on the body. You will end up with a bold, clean drawing ready for coloring.

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