How to Draw a Moose
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
Start by drawing a curved line as shown to form the moose’s head.
Add the Jaw
Add the moose’s lower jaw by drawing a wavy line attached to the base of its head.
Outline the Nostril
Draw a tiny oval to outline its nostril.
Draw the Eye
Draw the moose’s oval-shaped eye.
Attach the Antlers
Attach the moose’s large, branch-like antlers on top of its head.
Add the Ear
Add the pointed shape of the moose’s ear.
Outline the Beard
Outline the moose’s beard connected to its head.
Form the Body
Form the bulky outline of its body.
Draw the Legs
Draw the moose’s tall, strong legs attached to the base of its body. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
Add the Hooves
Add the moose’s hooves at the end of its legs.
Attach the Tail
Attach its short, furry tail.
Outline the Ground
Draw a long bumpy horizontal line to outline the ground.
Add Grass
Add some grassy texture around the moose by drawing pointy lines.
Outline the Pine Trees
Moose live in thick forests filled with pine trees. Draw outlines of the tall pine trees in the background.
Fill in the Antlers
Fill in the antlers with a cream color.
Color the Eye and Hooves
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
Shade the moose’s body with brown. Next, fill in the inner ear with pink.
Color the Forest Background
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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