How to Draw Appa
Welcome to this drawing lesson on how to draw Appa from The Last Airbender. You will learn to capture the essence of this character step by step. Each section will guide you through the process, ensuring your success.
In this lesson, we will focus on forming basic shapes and outlines first. We will add details to bring Appa to life. Finally, we will enhance our drawing with colors for the finishing touches.
Expect to emphasize key parts of Appa, such as his face, ears, and tail. Pay close attention to special features like the arrow on his forehead and the patterns on his back. With patience and practice, you will create a great drawing.
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
In this lesson, we will break down the process of drawing Appa. You will follow clear, step-by-step instructions. Our focus will be on creating shapes and outlines, then adding details. Key features like the arrow on his forehead and patterns on his back will receive special attention. We will finish by using colors to enhance your artwork. Let’s get started!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Form the Forehead
First, draw a fuzzy rounded shape to form Appa’s forehead. Next, add an arrow pointing down.
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Draw the Eyes and Nose
Draw two ovals for Appa’s eyes. Next, form the outline of the nose. Then, add curved lines for the nostrils.
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Add the Face
Draw two lines from Appa’s forehead to its nose. Next, outline the cheeks. Then, attach the fur growing on the sides of its cheeks.
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Attach the Ears and Horns
Attach Appa’s drooping ears to the sides of its head. Then, form the tall, pointed horns on its forehead. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Form the Body
Form the fuzzy outline of Appa’s back. Now, add two long V-shaped outlines on its back. Then, draw a short curved line below its head for its underbelly.
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Attach the Legs
Attach Appa’s furry legs below its body. Then, draw its V-shaped claws.
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Add the Tail
Add the long, fuzzy tail.
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Outline the Underside of the Body
Draw a long curved line on Appa’s tail. Then, add evenly spaced lines along the underside of its body and tail.
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Color the Appa Drawing
First, fill in the eyes with black and white. Next, color the horns, nose and claws with dark gray. Now, shade the cheeks, the arrow on its forehead, the pattern on its back and the furry part of its tail with light brown. Then, color the area around its eyes and the underside of its body with dark brown. Finally, fill in the rest of its furry body with an off-white color.
How to Draw Appa PDF Download
Don’t forget to check out the resource below. It contains all the drawing steps along with some additional content like a coloring book page! You can easily preview or download the PDF to have it on hand for your learning.