How to Draw a Zebra
- 2019-08-07
- Mammals, Safari
- Horses, White Animals
A zebra is an African wild horse with black-and-white stripes and an erect mane. This simple tutorial will give you some tips to learn to draw a zebra easily using some basic shapes and a little bit of observation!
Step-by-step Guide
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Start by drawing a rounded trapezoid shape, with the top wider than the bottom, to form the zera’s head.
Draw a rounded rectangle to form the zebra’s body, at the lower left of the first shape.
Sketch the neck using a long line and a short one.
Erase unnecessary lines between the head and the body.
Draw two parallel curving lines to outline a leg. Duplicate this process for the other three. And add a short line to separate the leg and hoof for each one.
Draw a curved hairy tail for the zebra.
Add arches for the ear.
Sketch the face using one circle for the eyes, another circle for the nose and a short curved line for the mouth.
Draw the manes and spots. Your cartoon zebra drawing is ready for coloring. How do you like it?
Color your zebra with black and white colors.
Materials Recommended
- Marker Paper, Printer Paper or Sketchbook
- Pencil or Sharpie
- Markers or Crayons
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