How to Draw a Wolf Face
In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw the wolf face. This lesson is a continuation of the instruction about drawing a whole wolf.
How to Draw a Wolf Face: Basic Information
Using 6 very simple steps, I will describe to you in detail but at the same time very simply how to draw a wolf face. In addition, at the end of this article you will find additional materials on the topic of sketching a wolf head.
This lesson on how to draw a wolf face will help you depict not only the face of this beautiful animal but also the face of a fox or dog.
The distinctive features of a wolf are its long muzzle, the outline of its ears and head. If you correctly illustrate these parts of the wolf’s face, then the final result will already be quite recognizable.
As mentioned in the lesson about the wolf, you can color the resulting picture orange, and get a drawing of a fox. Or you can paint the sketch white and get an arctic fox. All these animals are very similar to each other.
If you want to create a drawing of a werewolf’s head, then using these instructions you can do this too, because in fact the head of a werewolf and a wolf are drawn in a very similar way.
Wolf Face Drawing Tutorial
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 35 minutes
How to Draw a Wolf
- Draw the base shape of the wolf head.
Start by drawing the basic shape of the wolf’s head, which resembles a slightly rounded, semi-circular shape. This will be the foundation for the wolf’s face. Ensure that the bottom of the shape is slightly flattened to create a natural-looking chin area.
- Add the eyes.
Next, draw two small oval shapes near the upper portion of the head shape to represent the eyes. Since we’re drawing a wolf’s face in a cartoon style, the eyes have a very cartoonish appearance. However, by making the eyes narrower, you can add a touch of realism to the wolf’s expression.
- Draw the nose and mouth.
In this step, draw a small oval for the nose just below the eyes, centered in the middle of the face. Then, add a curved line extending downwards from the nose to form the wolf’s mouth. The mouth should be subtle, with a slight curve upwards at the ends to give the wolf a gentle smile.
- Add the cheeks.
Now, draw the cheeks of the wolf by sketching two curved lines that extend outwards from each side of the head, just below the eyes. These lines should have a slight wave to them, giving the cheeks a fluffy appearance.
- Draw the ears of the wolf.
Next, draw the wolf’s ears by sketching two large, triangular shapes on top of the head. The ears should be pointed but with slightly rounded tips to keep the wolf looking friendly. Position them symmetrically on either side of the head, with the base of the triangles connecting to the head.
- Outline the face markings.
In this step, begin outlining the distinctive markings on the wolf’s face. Draw curved lines starting from the top of the head, going down along the sides of the face, and meeting near the cheeks. These markings should taper towards the center of the face, creating a pointed shape near the nose.
- Add details to the ears.
Add details to the ears by drawing another, smaller triangle inside each ear, following the same shape as the outer ear but leaving some space around the edges. This inner triangle represents the inner fur of the wolf’s ears and adds a bit of realism to the drawing.
- Finalize the sketch of the face.
Refine the sketch by darkening the lines and ensuring all features of the wolf face are proportionate. Go over the facial markings to make them more defined, and ensure the cheeks and ears have the right amount of fluffiness. At this stage, your drawing should closely resemble a wolf.
- Color the face of the wolf.
Use different shades of gray for the fur, with darker tones for the facial markings and lighter tones for the inner ears and cheeks. The nose can be colored in black, while the eyes can be a deep, rich color to give the wolf a warm, inviting expression.
Addinional Content
This wolf face drawing tutorial was really simple, and I hope you enjoyed it. If you’d like to keep this tutorial for future reference, you can download the PDF version of the wolf face drawing guide. Along with the steps outlined in the tutorial, you’ll also receive a coloring page, a tracing worksheet, and a grid drawing worksheet.
Additional Step-by-Step Instructions
As I said at the very beginning of this drawing lesson on how to draw a wolf face, here I will show you two more additional instructions for drawing a wolf head. Both instructions will be as simple as the first, but will show the process of sketching a wolf’s face using slightly different approaches.
Alternative Technique
Start by sketching the basic outline of the wolf’s head, drawing a rounded shape with slightly pointed edges to illustrate the cheeks. Next, add two large, pointed ears at the top of the head, angling them slightly outward. Below the ears, draw the nose as a small oval shape in the center of the face and extend two curved lines downward to form a simple smiling mouth.
Add the facial markings by sketching two curved lines starting from the top of the head and framing the eyes, creating a distinct look. Draw two large, oval eyes below these lines and place small fangs at the corners of the mouth. Finally, color the wolf, using a darker shade for the outer fur and a lighter shade for the inner facial markings.
Simple Wolf Face Drawing Tutorial
The process of drawing a wolf’s head here is quite similar to the steps shown at the first tutorial, but the outcome will be noticeably different. This highlights how you can achieve distinctly different animal head sketches by using similar techniques.
To draw a wolf face in this style, start by drawing a simple oval shape to form the base of the wolf’s face. Next, add two small ovals inside the base shape to represent the eyes, placing them symmetrically. Below the eyes, draw a small inverted triangle for the nose and extend a curved line downwards to create the mouth.
Add two triangular shapes on each side of the head to represent the wolf’s ears, ensuring they have a slightly rounded base for a soft look. Draw the lower part of the face, adding slight curves for the cheeks and chin, which give the wolf a more rounded appearance. Refine the ears by adding smaller triangles inside them to represent the inner fur.
Finally, complete the drawing by coloring the wolf’s face, using shades of gray to highlight the fur and black for the eyes and nose. This gives your wolf’s face a friendly and cute cartoonish appearance.
Conclusion
This lesson on how to draw a wolf’s face was created to help you understand the process easily and simply. So, in summary, how do you draw a wolf’s head?
Start by sketching the outline of the head, then add details such as the ears and facial features. Once the main elements are in place, erase any unnecessary lines and color the wolf’s face gray.
You can use this wolf head as the focal point of your drawing or incorporate it into a full-body wolf sketch. It can also be part of a scene with wildlife, forests, trees, or other drawings.
Drawing a wolf’s head, like other animals, is an important skill in fine arts. To further develop your abilities, try practicing drawing other animals by visiting the Animals section on my website.
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