How to Draw a Deer

In this article, we will begin with a new piece of paper and learn how to draw a deer in 9 instructive steps. We will notice the shape and size of each part of the deer.

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. Draw The Deer’s Face

   

   Let’s start by making small oval shapes for the eyes. Next, form a triangular shape for the nose and two small lines curving upward for the mouth.

2. Form The Shape Of The Deer’s Head

   

   First, outline the shape of the deer’s head then draw a round shape around the deer’s nose and mouth to form its snout. Next, draw two curved lines facing the deer’s eyes.

3. Add The Ears

   

   Add the ears by forming pointed shapes on both sides of the deer’s head as shown.

4. Attach The Antlers

   

   Attach the antlers by drawing the thin pointy shapes on top of the deer’s head.

5. Outline The Body

   

   Outline the body by forming the bumpy shape as shown.

6. Form The Legs

   

   Form the deer’s legs by drawing four thin shapes attached to the bottom of the body. Don’t forget to draw the deer’s hooves at the very bottom of each leg by making a small horizontal line.

7. Attach The Tail

   

   Add the deer’s tail by making a pointed shape attached to the body.

8. Outline The Fur

   

   Outline the fur on the underside of the deer’s body by drawing a curved line. Erase parts of the line that overlap with the leg. Make sure to draw a curved line on the tail as well.

9. Complete The Deer Drawing

   

   Now, let’s finish the deer drawing by coloring the inner part of the ear, the fur on the underside of the body, and the snout with a light orange crayon. Next, for the nose, use a black crayon with a light shade of white on top to add some shine. Then, use an orange crayon for the antlers and a dark brown crayon for the hooves. Finally, color the rest of the deer with a brown crayon.