Animals are fun yet challenging to draw. This tutorial will show you how to draw different animals.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Arctic Animals: Penguin and Polar Bear

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    Draw 2 circles for each animal: one for the head, another for the body. Draw also a cross on the bigger animal.
  2. 2
    Sketch the guide for the legs and other features of the animals.
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  3. 3
    Then, draw the animals. For the polar bear, you could draw the fur by using lines and zigzag lines for the fur.
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    Erase the draft lines.
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    Color the animals as you like.
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    You could also add some background on it.
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    If all else fails, trace an animal.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Barn Animals: Pig and Sheep

  1. 1
    Draw 2 circles for each animal: one for the head, another for the body.
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    Sketch the guide for the legs of the animals.
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    Add more details of the face such as nose, ears and eyes.
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    Then, draw the animals. Use wiggly lines for the sheep to make a furry texture.
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    Erase the draft lines and add more details.
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    Color the animals as you like.
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    You could also add some background on it.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Cat and Rabbit

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    Draw circles for the basic shapes of the animals.
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    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.
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    Draw the front legs.
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    Sketch a long curve line for the animal's back.
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    Draw the back legs. Make them longer than the front legs.
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    Add the tail. Connect the line of the animal's back and the back legs line with an irregular line.
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    Use the same steps to complete drawing the other animals.
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    Erase all the extra lines and refine your drawing, if needed.
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    Color the drawing.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I make a cat with paper clips and yarn?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could with practice. If you are successful, you could make your own wikiHow tutorial.
  • Question
    Could I make it less detailed, or would that make it look weird?
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    Community Answer
    You 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!
  • Question
    I 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?
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    Community Answer
    Remember 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


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Updated: February 11, 2023
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Article SummaryX

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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