How to Draw a Moose
![How to Draw a Moose](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=4c5884c085940762b281650bdc66ec96)
We're going step-by-step to draw a moose like never before. You don't need to be fancy with it, I promise. We'll hit just enough of this moose's details, from his mighty antlers right down to his hooves. And don't even worry about the colors—got all that sorted for you too.
Expect to learn how to piece together the basics with simple shapes and lines, then fill that big creature in with colors to bring it to life. We ain't stopping at the moose, though. We're dropping him into a whole forest scene with trees and grass, all laid out with precise color instructions. So, get ready to sketch with some confidence and have some fun with it.
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: How to Draw a Moose
This lesson's got you covered. It breaks it all down—step-by-step, from head to hooves, and even throws in a forest background. We’re talkin’ outlines, basic shapes, and exact colors. Ready to flex those drawing skills? Scroll down and let’s get started!
Form the Head
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-1](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-1.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=70f4b216ce2239223d57c74d9ea4c219)
Start by drawing a curved line as shown to form the moose’s head.
Add the Jaw
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-2](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-2.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=16b818a7340a3872dfec4f1e06ef99e9)
Add the moose’s lower jaw by drawing a wavy line attached to the base of its head.
Outline the Nostril
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-3](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-3.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=8eee3ab4c55ae62f961c988ea5400107)
Draw a tiny oval to outline its nostril.
Draw the Eye
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-4](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-4.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=2d44ffc5fde97cd0b83eacfc4b6c868a)
Draw the moose’s oval-shaped eye.
Attach the Antlers
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-5](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-5.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=0431962371fe8b88c9121e25dc9c12ce)
Attach the moose’s large, branch-like antlers on top of its head.
Add the Ear
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-6](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-6.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=9d1ec380f3ecc6f65cc98856c8d4490b)
Add the pointed shape of the moose’s ear.
Outline the Beard
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-7](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-7.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=f8ecda0eaebf876648536a9ce83fa468)
Outline the moose’s beard connected to its head.
Form the Body
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-8](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-8.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=903afb870a99de5909c1496f63e387cb)
Form the bulky outline of its body.
Draw the Legs
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-9](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-9.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=20822dc1bfed7920016b23822a2cda90)
Draw the moose’s tall, strong legs attached to the base of its body. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
Add the Hooves
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-10](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-10.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=bc58db526019f3a515d659f643c67f14)
Add the moose’s hooves at the end of its legs.
Attach the Tail
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-11](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-11.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=c5554192d91ca14118ef5bd1903b4712)
Attach its short, furry tail.
Outline the Ground
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-12](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-12.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=c4ba2db4695d94ba4b48ab323451f526)
Draw a long bumpy horizontal line to outline the ground.
Add Grass
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-13](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-13.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=c6a5f72059b71dc12e61a1af99ae4539)
Add some grassy texture around the moose by drawing pointy lines.
Outline the Pine Trees
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-14](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-14.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=627db1fc78c743593518121bfc5f8851)
Moose live in thick forests filled with pine trees. Draw outlines of the tall pine trees in the background.
Fill in the Antlers
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-15](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-15.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=a5c486db089be7478057787c5026e78f)
Fill in the antlers with a cream color.
Color the Eye and Hooves
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-16](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-16.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=ba3c9a426b1e9c734817c3ea2e3262a1)
Use a black color to fill in the eye. Next, add a white circular shimmer to it. Then, color the hooves with dark gray.
Shade the Body
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-17](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-17.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=c14a3435c7bbdafdb1bd50d7d2e91fc4)
Shade the moose’s body with brown. Next, fill in the inner ear with pink.
Color the Forest Background
![How to Draw a Moose - Step-18](/drawing-lessons/images/wild-animals/how-to-draw-a-moose-step-18.png?fm=pjpg&q=65&s=9f3efa2e86f5b9080c6338ca95e3b9aa)
Color the grass with light green. Next, fill in the pine trees with darker shades of green. Then, use light blue for the sky.
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