How To Draw a Pterodactyl
Pterodactyl is the common term for the winged reptiles properly called pterosaurs. Neither birds nor bats, pterosaurs were reptiles, close cousins of dinosaurs who evolved on a separate branch of the reptile family tree. Just join us to start drawing a Pterodactyl by following the nine simple steps in sequence.
Step-by-step Guide
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Outline the head with pointy beak.
Add the eyes and mouth.
Define the lining of the crest and the body.
Add the feet.
Draw the lines of the upper edge of the two wings.
Complete the lines of wings.
Draw the finger webs and claws as shown.
Add some details to the wings.
Color this Pterodactyl.
Materials Recommended
- Marker Paper, Printer Paper or Sketchbook
- Pencil or Sharpie
- Markers or Crayons
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