How to draw a deer: anatomy, tips and references.

To begin learning how to draw a deer, you must first understand its anatomy. Deer are hooved animals like horses, but with smaller heads and slender bodies. In order to create the perfect drawing of a deer, you must first narrow down which subspecies you wish to draw and gather reference photos.

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To sum up : there are several ways to draw a deer. Start with a basic outline. You can use pencil shapes to simplify the design and create proportions for the head, body, and legs. Next, add layers of details to the face. The final result should resemble a deer.

Draw the head of the deer first

Once you have completed the outline of the deer, begin the head. You can either draw a circle or oval that forms the head. Make sure to make the head symmetrical. Once you've created the head, you can draw the neck and legs. Make sure to draw the eyes in the middle of the left half of the circle. The ears and horns are added next.

Drawing the body and legs of the deer

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The body is one of the most important parts of drawing a deer. Its body is shaped like an irregular oval. Its neck and back should be protruding about halfway from its legs. The legs themselves should be strong and angular. Lastly, the body has three lines that join to the hands and feet. The legs should be symmetrical as well.

Add details to your sketch

Drawing made on the Repaper graphic tablet by @missismr

The next step in drawing a deer is to add more detail. The more details you add, the better your drawing will look. Pay special attention to the head and body patterns. This can make a huge difference in the quality of your drawing. You should also add some realism to your drawing. After the drawing is complete, color it in.