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Below, we have the steps to drawing a zebra. Let's begin!
Steps
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![Step 1 Draw two circles, make one circle bigger than the other.]()
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![Step 2 Connect the two circles by drawing curves to make the head.]()
Connect the two circles by drawing curves to make the head.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Draw a bigger circle followed by a smaller one for the body.]()
Draw a bigger circle followed by a smaller one for the body.[3] -
![Step 4 Draw curves connecting the body with the head.]()
Draw curves connecting the body with the head.[4] -
![Step 5 Draw pointed ovals for the ears and tail, draw a curve to connect the tail with the body.]()
Draw pointed ovals for the ears and tail, draw a curve to connect the tail with the body. -
![Step 6 Draw a series of wide ovals above elongated thin ovals for the legs.]()
Draw a series of wide ovals above elongated thin ovals for the legs. -
![Step 7 Draw blocky irregular rectangles for the hooves.]()
Draw blocky irregular rectangles for the hooves. -
![Step 8 Add the face...]()
Add the face by making ovals for the eyes and nose; draw curves for the eyebrow and mouth; add two blocks below the mouth for the teeth.[5] -
![Step 9 Draw stripe outlines all over the body of the zebra.]()
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![Step 10 Based on the outlines, draw the main body of the zebra.]()
Based on the outlines, draw the main body of the zebra.[8] -
![Step 11 Shade the stripes and hooves of the zebra.]()
Shade the stripes and hooves of the zebra. -
![Step 12 Erase the unnecessary outlines.]()
Erase the unnecessary outlines. -
![Step 13 Color your zebra!]()
Color your zebra![9]
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![Step 1 Draw an oval connected to a circle for the head.]()
Draw an oval connected to a circle for the head. -
![Step 2 Draw two ovals above the head for the ears.]()
Draw two ovals above the head for the ears. -
![Step 3 Draw a circle for the rear body.]()
Draw a circle for the rear body. -
![Step 4 Draw curves connecting circle drawn previously to the head.]()
Draw curves connecting circle drawn previously to the head. -
![Step 5 Draw curves for the mane and tail.]()
Draw curves for the mane and tail. Add a pointed oval to complete the tail. -
![Step 6 Draw a series of elongated ovals for the legs.]()
Draw a series of elongated ovals for the legs. -
![Step 7 Draw irregular blocks below the legs for the hooves.]()
Draw irregular blocks below the legs for the hooves. -
![Step 8 Draw the stripes all over the body of the zebra.]()
Draw the stripes all over the body of the zebra. -
![Step 9 Based on the outlines, draw the body of the zebra.]()
Based on the outlines, draw the body of the zebra. Add a shaded oval for the eye. -
![Step 10 Shade the stripes, mouth area, ear, mane, tail and hooves.]()
Shade the stripes, mouth area, ear, mane, tail and hooves. -
![Step 11 Erase the unnecessary outlines.]()
Erase the unnecessary outlines.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionHow could I make this look cuter?
Community AnswerMake bigger eyes. Just take out some of the stripes and put in a bigger eye and maybe add sparkles in the eye. -
QuestionHow do I make it look like it's raining?
Community AnswerThere are several ways to make it look like it's raining, I usually draw quick, short strokes to cover the page from top to bottom. -
QuestionHow would I make a cage for the zebra in the drawing?
Community AnswerDraw two identical parallelograms, one above the zebra, and one below the zebra, then draw straight lines to connect each point of the top shape to the bottom shape. This will make a cube. Then, add straight lines across the cube. Those lines will be the bars.
Tips
References
- ↑ https://artprojectsforkids.org/how-to-draw-a-zebra/
- ↑ https://www.petit-fernand.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/07/Petit-Fernand_Drawing_Savannah_4.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOopNhJ1wSJbp7F-_xDdqIKub_e6089rv-uYB7JDvaqrY4nNEFa9s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_nVsTB0Kos
- ↑ https://artprojectsforkids.org/how-to-draw-a-zebra/
- ↑ https://artprojectsforkids.org/how-to-draw-a-zebra/
- ↑ https://www.exploringnature.org/graphics/drawing/zebra_drawing.pdf
- ↑ https://www.goldenroadarts.org/art-resources/drawing-animals-from-simple-shapes-with-barbara-artey/
- ↑ https://library.huree.edu.mn/data/103039/2023-05-18/Beginning%20Drawing_%20A%20Multidimensional%20Approach%20to%20Learning%20the%20Art%20of%20Basic%20Drawing.pdf
- ↑ https://www.lynchburg.edu/wp-content/uploads/special-programs-and-events/digital-lecture-color-in-art.pdf
About This Article
To draw a zebra, start by drawing an oval with a circle connected to the bottom of it for the head. Then, add two smaller ovals at the top for ears. Next, draw a circle to the right of the head, with curving lines connecting the head and rear. Once you’ve sketched the body, draw some curving lines for a mane and tail. Use a series of long ovals to draw in the legs and add hooves at the bottom of them. Finally, add in the zebra’s stripes all over its body and a shaded oval on the head to make an eye. For tips on how to use shading to make your zebra more realistic, read on!
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