How to Draw a Baby Giraffe
Hey y'all! Ready to learn how to draw a baby giraffe? I'm your girl, Dawn, and I got you covered. This lesson is perfect for beginners wanting to capture the charm of African animals.
We'll keep it fun and straightforward. All you need are a pencil, drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils, and maybe a black marker if you're feeling fancy. In just 50 minutes, you'll have yourself a sweet little giraffe on paper.
Starting with basic shapes, we'll build up step by step. No stress here, just follow along at your own pace. By the end of this lesson, you'll be amazed at what you've created.
Adding colors will make your baby giraffe pop! I'll guide you on shading and adding those cute little details. It's all about having fun and expressing yourself.
So grab your materials and let's get started! Your very own baby giraffe drawing adventure awaits. Let's create some magic together!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw a Baby Giraffe
Alright, let's show you how to draw a baby giraffe! I will break it down into 15 steps, starting with basic shapes and lines. Then, I'll add details to make your giraffe look just right. Don't worry about getting everything perfect at the start. Just follow along, and you'll have a baby giraffe ready to show off by the end. Grab your pencils, and let's get started!
Draw the Forehead
Begin by creating a curved line to form the baby giraffe’s forehead.
Outline the Eyes
Form two pointed ovals to draw its eyes.
Outline the Snout
Form the upright outline of its snout. Next, draw a curved line at the bottom for its mouth. Then, add two short lines for its nostrils.
Draw the Cheeks
Draw curved lines from the giraffe’s eyes to its mouth to form its cheeks.
Attach the Horns
Attach the short, fuzzy horns on top of its head known as ossicones. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
Add the Ears
Form the pointed shape of its ears on the sides of its head.
Outline the Body
Draw the baby giraffe’s slender neck and outline its elongated body.
Attach the Legs
Attach the baby giraffe’s thin legs. Then, form the shape of its hooves at the bottom of its legs.
Draw the Tail
Draw the giraffe’s thin, curving tail and attach the tail tuft.
Outline the Spots
Form the spots along the baby giraffe’s neck, body and legs.
Add the Mane
Outline the giraffe’s mane along its neck.
Color the Eyes and Snout
Use black to fill in the eyes. Next, add white shimmer on its eyes. Then, use a dark brown color for its snout and mouth.
Shade the Body
Shade the giraffe’s inner ears and underbelly with a cream color. Then, fill in the rest of its body with yellow.
Color the Spots
Color the spots all over the giraffe's body with light brown.
Fill in the Hooves, Mane and Tail Tuft
Fill in the baby giraffe’s hooves, mane and tail tuft with dark brown. Also, add hints of dark brown on the tips of its ossicones.
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