How about learning how to draw a dinosaur? In this step-by-step instruction, we will tell you how to draw a realistic dinosaur. You will learn how to start with basic shapes and outlines and add details to make your drawing more interesting and voluminous.

In this lesson, you will learn how to draw a dinosaur step by step and easily. We’ll start with simple shapes and outlines to create the base for your drawing. We will then add details such as eyes, teeth, spots and textures to make your dinosaur look more realistic.

Dinosaurs are fantastic creatures that lived on Earth over 65 million years ago. They were the largest terrestrial animals in the history of the planet and left behind many mysteries and secrets. There were dinosaurs of various types and sizes, from small ones like birds to huge giants like the Argentinosaurus, which reached a length of more than 40 meters and weighed more than 70 tons. Dinosaurs are still of great interest to people of all ages and have become a symbol of antiquity and mystery.

This lesson is suitable for any skill level, from beginners to advanced artists who want to learn how to draw dinosaurs. By following the steps in this tutorial and experimenting with different techniques, you will be able to create your very own unique dinosaur.

Time needed: 33 minutes

How to Draw a Dinosaur

Draw the head.
To begin, you need to draw the outline of the dinosaur’s head. Given that these creatures were formidable predators, therefore, you should draw a head with an open mouth.
Head details.
First, you need to draw the outline of a wide open mouth. Next, add the eye, notice that it has an aggressive look. And then add the nostril just above the mouth.
Add teeth.
Dinosaurs had a variety of teeth that differed depending on their diet. Carnivorous dinosaurs had sharp teeth, while herbivores had flat teeth that were used for chewing vegetation. In our lesson, a predatory dinosaur, so you need to draw large and pointed teeth around the entire perimeter of the mouth.
Draw the tongue.
Next, using a curved line, draw a long tongue.
Draw the body.
The body of the dinosaur was large and massive, supported by powerful limbs. Based on the drawing in the instructions, draw a body that smoothly transitions into a long tail.
Add the stripes.
To make the drawing look more natural and give some volume, it is necessary to depict stripes along the entire back and tail.
Draw the arms.
Dinosaurs had different types of legs and limbs depending on their species diversity. In our case, the arms will be quite small.
Draw the legs.
Many dinosaurs have large and powerful legs with comparatively small arms. Following the example of the instruction, draw two legs of a dinosaur. Note that they are slightly bent.
Add claws.
Many carnivorous dinosaurs had large and sharp claws on their feet, which were used to grab prey or attack the enemy. Both fingered-hands have three sharp claws. On the legs, you need to add a line that separates the foot from the claws. And then add some curved lines to make the foot look bent, which will make it look more realistic.
Color your drawing.
It’s important to remember that dinosaur drawing coloring is your opportunity to get creative, so don’t be afraid to experiment and add your own personal style to the artwork.