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Animals are fun yet challenging to draw. This tutorial will show you how to draw different animals.
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![Step 1 Draw 2 circles for each animal:]()
Draw 2 circles for each animal: one for the head, another for the body. Draw also a cross on the bigger animal. -
![Step 2 Sketch the guide for the legs and other features of the animals.]()
Sketch the guide for the legs and other features of the animals.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Then, draw the animals.]()
Then, draw the animals. For the polar bear, you could draw the fur by using lines and zigzag lines for the fur. -
![Step 4 Erase the draft lines.]()
Erase the draft lines. -
![Step 5 Color the animals as you like.]()
Color the animals as you like. -
![Step 6 You could also add some background on it.]()
You could also add some background on it. -
![Step 7 If all else fails, trace an animal.]()
If all else fails, trace an animal.
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![Step 1 Draw 2 circles for each animal:]()
Draw 2 circles for each animal: one for the head, another for the body. -
![Step 2 Sketch the guide for the legs of the animals.]()
Sketch the guide for the legs of the animals. -
![Step 3 Add more details of the face such as nose, ears and eyes.]()
Add more details of the face such as nose, ears and eyes. -
![Step 4 Then, draw the animals.]()
Then, draw the animals. Use wiggly lines for the sheep to make a furry texture. -
![Step 5 Erase the draft lines and add more details.]()
Erase the draft lines and add more details. -
![Step 6 Color the animals as you like.]()
Color the animals as you like. -
![Step 7 You could also add some background on it.]()
You could also add some background on it.
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![Step 1 Draw circles for the basic shapes of the animals.]()
Draw circles for the basic shapes of the animals. -
![Step 2 Draw the animal's face.]()
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. -
![Step 3 Draw the front legs.]()
Draw the front legs. -
![Step 4 Sketch a long curve line for the animal's back.]()
Sketch a long curve line for the animal's back. -
![Step 5 Draw the back legs.]()
Draw the back legs. Make them longer than the front legs. -
![Step 6 Add the tail.]()
Add the tail. Connect the line of the animal's back and the back legs line with an irregular line. -
![Step 7 Use the same steps to complete drawing the other animals.]()
Use the same steps to complete drawing the other animals. -
![Step 8 Erase all the extra lines and refine your drawing, if needed.]()
Erase all the extra lines and refine your drawing, if needed. -
![Step 9 Color the drawing.]()
Color the drawing.
Community Q&A
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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!
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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!
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Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser
- Colored pencils
- crayons
- markers or watercolors
About This Article
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!
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