How to Draw a Hyena
If you like to draw animals, then this simple lesson on how to draw a hyena step by step will really please you.
In this lesson, I want to tell you and show you in detail how to draw a hyena. Start this step by step lesson and get useful skills that will come in handy for drawing other animals.
Hyena is a predatory mammal that lives in hot countries. The hyena has a large head with a pointed muzzle. The hind legs are slightly shorter than the front legs, so the back is slightly sloping. On the back of the hyena, there is coarse hair that forms a tousled mane.
Try to depict all these features in your drawing. Be careful at every step to get a great result. You can see that in the drawing the hyena looks a little tense and scared. Try to correctly depict the emotions of this wild animal.
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw a Hyena
- Draw the head.
The hyena head has an irregular shape, namely the wide sides, the narrow forehead and chin.
- Add elements of the face.
Draw the eyes in the form of two ovals. At the bottom of the head depict the nose and mouth.
- Depict the ears and trace the outline of the eyes.
Draw two pointed ears, add large ovals around the eyes, where the fur color will be different.
- Add details.
Sketch out the inside of the ears and the fur on the head.
- Draw the back and tail.
Add some uneven strokes to depict the mane on the back. Depict the curved, spiky tail.
- Depict the hind legs.
With smooth lines, draw two hind legs that are located side by side.
- Sketch out the front legs.
Add two front legs in the same position as shown in the example.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Compare your drawing with my example and correct inaccuracies if necessary.
- Color the hyena.
You will need beige, gray and black. Add highlights to the eyes.
For your convenience, I have prepared a PDF file in advance, in which you will find a short version of the lesson and additional useful materials.
