How to Draw a Giraffe Step by Step - 19 Easy Steps!

In this fun and easy giraffe drawing tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a giraffe step by step.

This giraffe easy drawing tutorial is great for beginner artists (both kids and adults) who want to improve their drawing skills.

Giraffe is a beautiful and majestic creature, a perfect subject for drawing. Drawing a giraffe step-by-step is not difficult, but like most things in life, it takes practice and patience to get it right.

I love drawing giraffes because they are such unique and fascinating creatures. The way their long necks gracefully curve and their spots create interesting patterns make them a joy to draw. There’s also something whimsical and charming about giraffes that makes them a fun subject to experiment with different styles and techniques.

Whether it’s a realistic portrayal or a more stylized and abstract interpretation, drawing giraffes allows for creative expression and appreciation of their beauty. Overall, I find drawing giraffes to be a delightful and rewarding artistic experience.

Fun Facts: Did you know that baby giraffes can stand up just 30 minutes after they are born?

Once you have completed this tutorial, you’ll end up with an awesome giraffe drawing.

What You’ll Need for Your Giraffe Drawing

You’ll need the following materials to create your giraffe drawing:

• A piece of paper
• A pencil
• An eraser

How to Draw a Giraffe Step by Step

Follow our step-by-step tutorial covering how to draw a giraffe.

We’ve included all the steps in detail so that the process is easier to follow.

So, let’s get started!

The collage above shows each step of the process so you know what your giraffe drawing should look like at each stage. 

Instructions for Your Step by Step Giraffe Drawing

Tip: Make sure you don’t press too hard on the paper when you draw your pencil lines so that you can correct your mistakes with an eraser as you go through the tutorial.

Step 1: Draw the Giraffe’s Body Shape

Start by sketching out the basic outline of the giraffe. Draw a medium-sized oval using a light pencil stroke.

Step 2: Draw the Giraffe’s Neck

Draw two long lines and connect them to the oval to form the neck.

Step 3: Draw the Giraffe’s Head

Draw a small circle for the giraffe’s head and connect it with the long neck.

Step 4: Connect the Head with the Body

Draw a curved line to connect the head and body on each side of your giraffe using a darker pencil stroke.

Step 5: Draw the Front Legs and Feet

A. Draw two vertical slightly curved lines for the first front leg.

B. Then add two more lines for the second front leg. Then add feet at the end of each leg by drawing two small rectangles.

Step 6: Draw the Back Legs and Feet

A. Draw two vertical slightly curved lines for the giraffe’s first back leg.

B. Then draw another two lines for the second back leg.

C. Attach feet to the end of each leg.

Now is the time to draw some facial features and details.

Step 7: Create the Giraffe’s Face

Draw two lines at the end of a small circle. Next, draw a tiny line between them.

Step 8: Draw the Giraffe’s Ears

Draw two triangular shapes (one small and the second smaller) on the top of the head to form ears.

Step 9: Draw the Eye

Draw a tiny circle for an eye.

Step 10: Draw the Nose

Draw two tiny oval shapes to form the giraffe’s nose.

Step 11: Draw the Mouth

Draw a curved line beneath the nose to form the mouth.

Step 12: Draw the Horns

Draw four small vertical lines on top of your giraffe’s head. Then add two small circles directly above each pair of lines to create the horns.

Step 13: Draw the Tail

Draw two long, wide-tipped curved lines to form the tail. This will give your giraffe a realistic, full look to its tail.

Step 14: Erase the Pencil Marks

Erase any unwanted pencil lines.

Step 15: Outline the Giraffe

Outline the giraffe using a darker pencil stroke.

Step 16: Draw the Fur and the Mane

Add more details to your giraffe by drawing the fur and the mane. Start with adding tiny lines around its body.

Step 17: Draw the Giraffe’s Spots

Draw lots of small oval shapes around your giraffe’s body, varying their size. Begin by drawing them around the neck and head, before proceeding to the legs and body.

Step 18: Draw the Floor

Draw a few horizontal lines to form the floor.

Step 19: Final Shape

Once all the details are in place, you can finish drawing with additional lines as desired until your giraffe looks realistic.

Congratulations!

You have now created a beautiful simple giraffe drawing.

Don’t worry if your giraffe drawing isn’t perfect the first time, the more you practice the better you will get!

Be sure to practice this giraffe drawing until you get it just right.

Then, try drawing other animals, like a horse or a pig.

Bonus Tips on How to Improve Your Giraffe Drawing

• Draw the giraffe from a different angle or perspective.

• Use a darker pencil to add shadows and depth.

• Include some details like trees, grass, and other elements to add a more interesting background.

Soon, you’ll be a master at animal drawing!

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Happy drawing!