Drawing a buck can be tricky but with a little patience, anyone can get the hang of it! Start by drawing a big circle for the head and two slightly curved lines from the circle for the antlers. Then draw two circles overlapping slightly for the eyes, a “U” for the mouth and two pointed triangles for the ears. Add two circles for the nostrils and two curves for the eyebrows to make the buck look more alive. Finally, draw two curved lines for the neck, a large oval for the chest and two lines for the back legs. When all the details are in place, use a variety of shading and blending techniques to bring your buck to life.
Add Details To The Buck
Now it’s time to bring your buck to life by adding details and texture. Start by adding fur to create the illusion of a furry coat by slowly adding layers of lines in different directions. Get creative and use exaggerated curves, angles, swirls and dots to bring your buck to life. To provide extra contrast use a dark color, such as black, to emphasize areas like the antlers, eyes and muzzle.
For a more realistic look, shade your buck. Start by picking a light color, like a light brown. Now lightly color the entire body, paying attention to each area. To create depth, vary the shade by adding more of the light color, or a slightly darker color, to specific parts of the body.
Make Your Buck Stand Out
To make your buck stand out from the crowd you can use bright colors, such as red and yellow. Start by lightly sketching the shapes first and then fill them in with your chosen color. If you want a more sophisticated look, use multiple colors for shading and highlighting, such as yellow and orange for the antlers and muzzle or light brown and dark brown for the coat.
You can also add extra details to your buck’s face, such as whiskers and a tongue. To add these details, draw a few short, curved lines on the muzzle, two thin lines for the whiskers and a thin oval for the tongue. When you’re done, erase all the extra lines to make your buck look more alive and lifelike.
Avoid Common Mistakes
One important thing to keep in mind when drawing your buck is to avoid common mistakes. One mistake often made is it’s easy to go overboard when adding details. Being too detailed can make the picture look overcrowded and messy. To avoid this, use simple and minimalistic details when possible.
Another mistake to avoid is not paying attention to the lighting. If you’re drawing in pencil, make sure you use the right shading technique to create the right effect. Don’t just fill in large areas of black or white, instead vary the darkness and lightness of your lines to create the right lighting effect.
Make Your Buck Pop
When your buck is complete, select a few key areas to make your buck pop, such as the eyes, antlers, and muzzle. To do this, use darker shades and highlights to emphasize these areas. You can also use a white color to make the coat of your buck look even more realistic. To finish it off, go back and make small adjustments to your buck’s proportions to make it look realistic.
When your buck is complete, step back and take a look. You should have an amazing piece of artwork that you can be proud of! With patience and dedication, anyone can learn how to draw a buck and create beautiful artwork.
