How to Draw a Rattlesnake
I’ll demonstrate you how to draw a rattlesnake, but instead of making it look intimidating, we’ll make it appear cute and friendly.
How to Draw a Rattlesnake: Introduction
In this tutorial, I will show you the simplest way to learn how to draw a rattlesnake. The most important feature of a rattlesnake is the rattle at the end of its tail. The main difference between drawing a rattlesnake and drawing a snake with a regular look is the presence of this feature.
As mentioned earlier, this rattlesnake drawing tutorial will focus on making the result cute and cartoonish. To achieve this, we will make the snake shorter and a bit thicker. Also, we will make the eyes larger, with a simpler and smiling face. However, you can make it more realistic by adjusting the proportions and the face for a more authentic look.
To draw a rattlesnake, use only smooth and flowing lines. While creating the image, avoid using overly complex shapes or textures. Additionally, check the proportions regularly and adjust them early on if needed.
To make the process of learning how to draw a rattlesnake more interesting and detailed, an additional tutorial will be provided at the end of the page. This guide will show you a different way to draw a rattlesnake, with a distinct sequence of steps and drawing style.
Rattlesnake Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 40 minutes
How to Draw a Rattlesnake
- Draw the rattlesnake head.
Start by drawing the basic shape of the rattlesnake’s head. This shape should be oval, but slightly flattened at the top and bottom to reflect the look of a snake’s head. Make the shape smooth and flat, to give the rattlesnake drawing authentic look.
- Sketch the eyes and eyebrows.
For the rattlesnake’s eyes, draw two large, round circles or ovals inside the shape of the head. To make the rattlesnake look more cartoonish and cute, the eyes should be larger than natural proportions. Above the eyes of the rattlesnake, draw the eyebrows as two small ovals.
- Add the mouth and nostrils.
Now it’s time to add a cute smile to your rattlesnake drawing. Use a curved line that stretches across the lower part of the head. The smile should be simple and cute, creating a non-threatening expression. Above the mouth of the rattlesnake, draw nostrils as two small dots.
- Sketch the snake tongue.
Next, add the rattlesnake’s tongue, one to the key features that completes the face. Use two straight or slightly curved lines to create the edges, and a v shape at the end to illustrate the forked tip of the tongue. The tongue should be placed at the center of the rattlesnake’s mouth, extending outward.
- Draw the body of the snake.
Now that you’ve completed the rattlesnake’s head, begin drawing the body. To do this, sketch two curving lines extending from the bottom of the head. These lines should form simple, smooth curves that represent the snake’s elongated shape. Keep the lines smooth and simple.
- Sketch the tail of the snake.
Using two more long and smooth lines, draw the rattlesnake’s tail, peeking out from behind the back. The tail should taper smoothly towards the end. At the very end of the tail, leave space for the most important element of the rattlesnake – it’s rattle.
- Add the rattle to the snake’s tail.
Now, it’s time to add the rattlesnake’s most recognizable feature: the rattle at the end of the tail. Start by drawing a series of small, stacked ovals that gradually decrease in size as they go down the tail. Make sure the lines of the rattle are smooth.
- Erase the guidelines and add finishing touches.
In this step, finalize your rattlesnake drawing by adding more details to its body. You can slightly adjust the curves and add additional lines along the body to give it more authentic look. Keep these lines smooth and don’t overcomplicate the design. This will make the rattlesnake drawing feel more complete.
- Color the rattlesnake drawing.
Use a green, brown, or beige color for the majority of the body, with lighter shades on the underside of the snake. For the rattle at the end of the tail, use shades of brown or beige. The eyes can be colored in black with small white dots for highlights. Don’t forget to color the tongue in a red or pink.
How to Draw a Rattlesnake: Alternative Technique
Now, let’s try to draw a rattlesnake using a completely different style and sequence of steps. This tutorial will be a bit more simple in comparison to the previous one. The second tutorial also introduces a different type of rattlesnake design with a darker color scheme and added triangular patterns along the snake’s body.
To draw a rattlesnake with this technique, begin by sketching the basic form of the snake’s head using smooth, flowing lines. Once the basic face shape is drawn, extend the neck by drawing the body shape, using a rounded form. For the body, use curved lines to represent the rattlesnake’s coils. Make sure to adjust the proportions as you move along. Add two small circular eyes near the upper part of the head to complete the face, and draw a simple, curved mouth to make the rattlesnake appear less menacing.
Draw a forked tongue extending from the mouth. Add a rattle at the end of the snake’s tail to distinguish it as a rattlesnake. Finish the drawing by outlining the body with clear, smooth lines. For added detail, include patterns like triangles along the body to represent the rattlesnake’s scales. Finally, color the rattlesnake with a darker shade, applying brown or gray tones.
Conclusion
This lesson on how to draw a rattlesnake has concluded. If you followed my instructions, now you know two way to illustrate this animal. I hope the rattlesnake drawing tutorial was clear and that you did not encounter any difficulties.
Please share in the comments if you were able to draw a rattlesnake. I am sure your sketch turned out well. I will consider your suggestions and ideas for future drawing lessons.
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