How to Draw Animals
Learn how to create realistic drawings of animals step by step
Drawing animals can be a lifelong skill that you can take with you wherever you go. The best part is that it's not as difficult as you may think. With a little practice, anyone can learn how to draw realistic animals.
3 Art Tutorials on Animals
Learn How to Draw Animals
Drawing animals can be an enjoyable and straightforward skill to learn. The first step is to gain a basic understanding of the animal’s anatomy you wish to draw. This includes recognizing the arrangement of the bones and muscles, as well as the proportions of the body parts. Once you have a good grasp of the anatomy, begin to sketch out the animal’s form. Starting with a basic outline of the major shapes can be helpful. Later, you can add details such as fur, feathers, or scales. Include shading and other details to give your drawing a realistic appearance. With time and dedication, you can create drawings of animals that look realistic.
How to Start Drawing Animals
Learning how to draw animals can be easier when you follow some simple steps. Begin by looking at high-quality photographs and the work of other artists. Look at how they use lines and shapes to create their art. Then, try to replicate what you see using your own style. On How-to-Art.com you can find my process of drawing animals. I document everything in the tutorials including images showing the work in progress.
Details also matter when it comes to drawing animals. What kind of fur do they have? What kind of markings? How do they hold their ears? By observing these details, you’ll be able to create more realistic drawings.
Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you draw, the better you’ll become at capturing an animal’s essence on paper. Don’t be afraid to experiment and make mistakes. With time and effort, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to draw realistic animals!
Tips for Drawing Animals
- Use a good high-resolution reference where you can see all the details of the animal.
- Always start with a sketch on which you build your animal drawing. It doesn’t matter if you work with pencils, colored pencils, ink, watercolors, or anything else.
- Pay close attention to the different skin textures, skins, scales, feathers, and so on. You can draw unfamiliar things separately on a piece of paper or in your sketchbook as a prior practice.
