Giraffes are fun, feisty, and have plenty of wonderful qualities to offer the world – but do you know how to draw one? To help, we are focusing in on a stunning giraffe head, and ensuring that you have the tools you need to bring these wonderful creatures to life – let’s get started.
Tutorial Video
Step-By-Step Images and Instructions
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Start with a black pen, and draw two half-circle shapes, both slightly angled, in the center of your page.
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Add two sets of circles inside each, with one slightly larger than the other.
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Now, draw a series of curved lines emerging from the edges for long, luscious lashes…
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And then connect these shapes – the eyes – together with two diagonal lines at the top, joined by a horizontal line. Bring two angled lines down from below the eyes.
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Join the lines at the bottom with a curved line, and then add a wide “m” shape just above this.
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Now, add two small circles and a curved shape below into this section.
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Bring two curved lines up from the top of this nose section, and connect these to the sides of the eyes.
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Add a small half-circle and a larger circle into each of the side sections…
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And then add two large, curved, pointed ears to the top of the head.
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Add a curved line just below each of the ears…
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And then bring up two sets of short, parallel lines, topped with jagged shapes, to form the horns on top of the head.
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Bring two curved lines down from the bottom of the chin…
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And then add patches and circles all down the length of the neck.
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Use a black pen to shade the eyes, outside the small circles.
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Now, use a brown pen to shade the spots, the ears, the nose, and the horns.
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Shade the nose and mouth with a black pen…
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And then use a lighter orange pen for the top of the head and the ears.
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Finally, grab a yellow pen for the remaining spaces on your giraffe.
Why not spend a little more time learning more about giraffes – these are truly fascinating creatures with plenty to offer; learning to draw them is just the start!
