How to Draw a Deer – Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

Deer are a beloved favorite animal for many people. Have you ever considered drawing one? This tutorial is going to teach you how to draw a deer.

Don’t worry, you are going to have a ton of fun with it! Drawing a deer is easier than you ever thought possible.

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How to Draw a Deer Step by Step

Once done with this deer drawing tutorial why not have your kids color in some fall coloring pages.

What you need:

• our printable drawing guide (optional)
• pencil or black marker
• paper

Step by Step Deer Drawing Instructions

Step 1

Start by drawing the head of the deer as shown.

Step 2

This may be a difficult part of the drawing, but it’s quite simple if you take your time. Draw one antler on each side of the deer’s head.

Step 3

A deer needs ears! Add an ear on each side of the deer’s head.

Step 4

Complete the deer’s head by adding part of the circle to the head. Also, add lines inside of the ear, with a little curve.

Step 5

The fun part is here! This is where you get to add the details to the face of the deer. Add an eyebrow, eye, nose, mouth. You can also add a line separating the top part of his face from the bottom.

Step 6

Start drawing his body.

Step 7

You are then gong to draw the legs on the deer.

Step 8

The deer you’re drawing also needs a belly! Start from the top of the deer and go to the bottom to create the body.

Step 9

Tale time! A fluffy tale only takes a few seconds to create.

Step 10

You can finish the deer’s body by adding another line as shown. Don’t forget to add a few spots to help distinguish this deer from the others.

Step 11

The final look of this deer is simple, yet fun. This tutorial will teach you how to draw a deer in no time!

Step 12

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