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Publications International, Ltd.The Diplodocus is renowned for its slender, elongated neck, but its tail extends even further than its entire body. Challenge your artistic abilities by mastering the art of drawing this remarkable dinosaur.
This section provides a detailed guide on illustrating the Diplodocus dinosaur. You can sketch it freehand while referencing your computer screen or print this page for a more detailed view of each step.
We present a visual guide for each step, accompanied by instructions on how to draw the Diplodocus. Follow the red lines in each image to understand what to draw in that specific step. Previous steps are indicated by gray lines for reference.
Are you prepared to begin? Head over to the next page to start with the first step.
1. Draw the Body
Begin by sketching a large oval to represent the body. Attach a long, curved form to create the neck and head. At the head's end, draw another oval for the snout.
The legs will be added in the next step.
2. Draw the Legs
To create the legs on the near side of the Diplodocus, sketch an elongated oblong shape for the thigh and a rounded rectangle for the shin of the rear leg. Attach a rounded triangle at the end to form the foot. For the front leg, draw an oval for the shoulder, a rounded rectangle for the upper leg, and another for the lower leg. Ensure to include the foot at the end of the leg.
The tail and the opposing legs will be added in the next step.
3. Draw the Tail and Legs
The Diplodocus's tail consists of two distinct shapes. Begin by drawing a long triangle extending from the back, nearly reaching the edge of the image. Overlap the end of this shape with a narrower, elongated form that curves back toward the triangle, tapering to a point at the tip. For the far-side legs, sketch a teardrop shape for the thigh of the rear leg, an oval for the shin, and a rounded triangle for the foot. The front leg should be a thick boomerang shape, ending with another rounded triangle for the foot. Since the Diplodocus is lifting this leg, ensure it appears shorter than the other front leg.
Muscle details will be added in the next step.
4. Draw the Face
To create the face, add an oval for the eye and another for the nostril. Draw a line above the eye to form a ridge on the head, resembling an eyebrow, and include a long line for the mouth. Finally, add lines to depict muscle details or skin folds on the body.
The final details will be added on the next page.
5. Add the Final Touches
Trace over the desired lines with a felt-tip pen, then remove any unnecessary pencil marks.
Your dinosaur is complete! If it doesn’t turn out perfectly on the first try, keep practicing until you’re satisfied with your artwork.
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