Learn how to draw cute giraffe features using rounded lines and playful proportions. This easy drawing tutorial builds a tall little giraffe in six steps.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black marker or colored pencils
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Time needed:
19 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Ears
Draw two leaf-shaped ears angled outward with a wide gap between them. Add one smaller leaf curve inside each ear.
Pro Tip: Keep the ear tips at roughly the same height.
Step 2: Shape the Head and Horns
Connect the ears with a broad rounded head and two short stalks. Finish each stalk with a small circular knob.
Pro Tip: Make the lower head wider than the space between the horns.
Step 3: Add the Face
Draw two upright oval eyes and a large rounded muzzle below them. Place two small teardrop nostrils inside the muzzle.
Pro Tip: Center the muzzle beneath the eyes before adding nostrils.
Step 4: Draw the Neck and Body
Extend a long neck downward into a curved body. Add rounded mane bumps along one side and scatter several irregular spots.
Pro Tip: Keep the neck narrow so the large head remains prominent.
Step 5: Add Four Short Legs
Divide the lower body into four rounded legs. Draw a curved band near the bottom of each leg to mark the hooves.
Pro Tip: Align the hoof bands to keep the giraffe standing evenly.
Step 6: Finish the Tail
Extend two short curved lines from the back of the body. Join them to a small tuft with three pointed tips.
Pro Tip: Angle the tail upward to give the quiet pose some energy.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Giraffes are the tallest living land animals.
- Their coat patterns are made of patches separated by lighter lines.
- The knobbed structures on a giraffe’s head are called ossicones.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Refine the mane, darken the spots, and add warm golden colors. Your step by step drawing is complete, so place the giraffe in a sunny scene.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make the neck look straighter?
Draw two light guide lines first and keep their spacing mostly even.
Do all the spots need matching shapes?
No, varied rounded patches make the pattern look more natural.
How can beginners simplify the legs?
Draw four short rounded columns, then add one curved hoof line each.
