Download Article
Download Article
Animals are fun yet challenging to draw. This tutorial will show you how to draw different animals.
Steps
-
Draw 2 circles for each animal: one for the head, another for the body. Draw also a cross on the bigger animal.
-
Sketch the guide for the legs and other features of the animals.Advertisement
-
Then, draw the animals. For the polar bear, you could draw the fur by using lines and zigzag lines for the fur.
-
Erase the draft lines.
-
Color the animals as you like.
-
You could also add some background on it.
-
If all else fails, trace an animal.
Advertisement
-
Draw 2 circles for each animal: one for the head, another for the body.
-
Sketch the guide for the legs of the animals.
-
Add more details of the face such as nose, ears and eyes.
-
Then, draw the animals. Use wiggly lines for the sheep to make a furry texture.
-
Erase the draft lines and add more details.
-
Color the animals as you like.
-
You could also add some background on it.
Advertisement
-
Draw circles for the basic shapes of the animals.
-
Draw the animal's face. Add the eyes, nose, mouth, chin and cheeks. Use curve and irregular lines. To complete the face, draw the ears.
-
Draw the front legs.
-
Sketch a long curve line for the animal's back.
-
Draw the back legs. Make them longer than the front legs.
-
Add the tail. Connect the line of the animal's back and the back legs line with an irregular line.
-
Use the same steps to complete drawing the other animals.
-
Erase all the extra lines and refine your drawing, if needed.
-
Color the drawing.
Advertisement
Community Q&A
Search
-
QuestionCan I make a cat with paper clips and yarn?Community AnswerYou could with practice. If you are successful, you could make your own wikiHow tutorial.
-
QuestionCould I make it less detailed, or would that make it look weird?Community AnswerYou can do whatever you please with your art. "Weird" is just an opinion. For example, some people may find hyper-realistic weird, and cartoon art normal. Your art, your choice!
-
QuestionI don’t feel like I’m good enough to chase after my dream (being an artist) because in terrible at drawing, should I think so badly in this situation?Baguette WomanCommunity AnswerRemember no one is born Bob Ross! It takes years of practice and lots of mistakes to become really good! If you think you are not good at drawing, you can still become an artist! Maybe try digital art, ceramics, painting, watercolors or glass fusion. If you don't practice, you cannot be as good as the people who do. Remember, we are our own worst critics, so don't give up!
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
Advertisement
Video
Tips
Submit a Tip
All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser
- Colored pencils
- crayons
- markers or watercolors
About This Article
Article Summary
X
To draw animals, try drawing arctic animals, like a penguin or a polar bear. You can also draw barn animals, like a pig or a sheep. Or, try drawing one of your pets, whether it's a dog, cat, rabbit, reptile, or even a fish. Whatever kind of animal you decide to draw, start out by making a basic outline, and then go in and add the details. When you're finished, erase any unnecessary lines and then color in your drawing! To learn how to draw different animals step by step, read on!
Did this summary help you?
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 102,664 times.
Reader Success Stories
- "The most incredible, simple guided steps in drawing. Would love to see more animals, birds and human drawings. Thanks." ..." more
Advertisement
"The most incredible, simple guided steps in drawing. Would love to see more animals, birds and human drawings. Thanks."
..."
more
"Please make steps for how to draw a cat. I am glad I could help! :)"
"It was helpful that the animals started out with easy shapes."
