How to Draw a Zebra
We suggest you complete a very useful lesson in which you will learn how to draw a zebra. This instruction consists of sixteen simple steps.
So, we are glad to bring to your attention this fascinating drawing lesson, in which we will tell you how to draw a zebra step by step. This drawing lesson is dedicated to depicting a very beautiful and unusual animal.
Since this step-by-step instruction is designed specifically for beginner artists and children, you will definitely not have any problems when completing this drawing lesson.
Outwardly, a zebra is very similar to a horse. Their distinguishing feature is the many stripes on the body of a zebra. In the area of the neck and head of the zebra, black stripes are arranged vertically, and the rest of the body is decorated with the same stripes, which are located at an angle.
The limbs of the horse are decorated with horizontal stripes. It is known that each zebra has its own unique color, thanks to which zebras are able to distinguish each other. Zebras are considered quite curious and harmless animals. They unite in numerous groups, have so-called families, within which they live according to certain rules.
Time needed: 1 hour
How to Draw a Zebra
- Draw auxiliary lines.
First, you need to mark up to indicate the location of the head and body of the zebra. Draw several ovals.
- Depict the neck, back and some auxiliary lines.
Connect the contours of the head and parts of the torso using straight and curved lines. Mark the lower limbs and tail.
- Add the outlines of the front of the zebra’s head.
Beside the small circle previously drawn, draw a curved line as shown to draw the head.
- Sketch out the neck, chest, mouth, and nose.
Inside the outline of the head draw the nostril as a dot, the mouth as a curved line, add the neck and chest using curved lines.
- Draw the eyes of the animal.
At the top of the head, draw two arcs and one curved line as shown to represent the zebra’s eyes.
- Sketch out the zebra ears.
At the top of the head, draw two ears pointing in different directions. Use curved lines.
- Draw the mane and an element on the face.
Depict curved lines on the zebra’s head and neck as shown. Add a wavy line at the bottom of the head.
- Add the outlines of the forelimbs.
Near the previously drawn auxiliary lines indicating the location of the front paws of the zebra, draw curved lines.
- Draw the belly and hooves.
Continue drawing the forelimbs by adding the hooves. Draw a curved line to represent the belly.
- Add the outlines of the zebra’s hind limbs.
Now you should draw curved lines to draw the zebra’s hind limbs. The other partially covers one paw.
- Depict the bottom of the tail and hooves.
Continue drawing the hind legs by adding two hooves using curved lines. Draw the tassel on the tail.
- Prepare the drawing for coloring.
To complete the sketch, you should use the eraser and remove extra lines from the drawing.
- Add decorative elements and color the nose.
Draw thick black stripes on the head, neck and mane, as shown in the picture. Color the nose of the zebra black.
- Continue drawing the zebra stripes.
Now you should add thick black lines on the zebra’s back, belly, and forelegs.
- Finish drawing the decorative elements.
Add the rest of the thick black lines on the back of the zebra’s body, hind limbs, and color the tail.
- Make the drawing more realistic.
To make the zebra you’ve drawn look more realistic, use gray to add areas of shadow to the drawing. Detail the eye.
Now you have gone through all the steps of drawing a zebra and know how to draw this animal. If you liked this drawing lesson, you can continue to improve your artistic skills by completing other drawing lessons on our website. We’ll be waiting for your feedback on this tutorial!
Very nice
Very good
So beautiful