Giraffe is one of the most amazing animals on Earth. It differs from the others in the rather absurd body structure: an unusually long neck and legs (and the hind ones are shorter than the front ones), a back with a diagonal slope, senseless horns ... But all this does not prevent the giraffes from being quite graceful creatures, besides, the tallest on the planet.
All this contributes to the fact that the image of these animals is very popular in art. Their characteristic silhouette immediately evokes associations with the hot countries where they live. Therefore, the question of how to draw a giraffe is of interest to quite a few artists, both beginners and experienced. In particular, how to correctly portray the proportions of the animal, emphasize the features of the structure.
Also interesting is the aspect of materials that most favorably emphasize the sultry atmosphere of the savannah, along which the long-legged handsome man wanders. Pastel, wax crayons, ink, mascara - there are quite a few interesting options. Therefore, we will only cover the answer to how to draw a giraffe with a pencil, pen, or any other material at hand. Add colors to the image will give you the opportunity to own.
In this article, we will look at several options for how to draw a giraffe. You will learn how to portray an adult animal in a cartoon style and a cub, which, depending on the performance, can take the form of both a very realistic beast and a character in a children's fairy tale. Since it is problematic for a novice artist to follow general guidelines, we will tell you how to draw a giraffe in stages, and illustrate each step.
At the beginning of the work should outline the basic proportions of the animal. We determine the size of the body, the length of the neck and the shape of the muzzle.
Now add the legs.
We draw a muzzle and add a mane, ears, horns, a tail. In these animals, it is quite gentle (especially in comparison with other parts of the body), with a brush on the end.
Our drawing is almost finished. It remains only to add spots characteristic of the skin of a giraffe.
Now the work is done. remove unnecessary lines, draw contours and enjoy the result.
How to draw a giraffe in color? To do this, you can either use any coloring matter, such as gouache or watercolor, or scan the image and use graphic programs. This is what the work done in Photoshop by an unprofessional user looks like:
How to draw a giraffe who has not yet reached adulthood? In principle, the technology remains the same: at first the basic proportions are outlined, and then every part of the body is drawn . But in the case of the cub, one should remember that the legs are the longest part of the baby’s body. Also, the horns of a small giraffe are not yet fully formed.
So, we begin to sketch outlines.
Our cub will lie on the grass, so feet can be ignored for now. We clarify the contour of the muzzle.
Add eyes, nostrils, ears.
Add the neck.
Now working on the legs. First over the front.
Now over the back.
Add a tail with a bun of hair at the end.
And paint the skin with spots.
Delete extra lines.
After painting, your baby giraffe may look something like this.
We hope that our lesson was useful for you, and now you can easily portray this inhabitant of the savannah.