How To Draw Rhino
It’s not rocket science to draw something as majestic as a rhinoceros. With a little guidance, anyone can draw a striking image of this beautiful animal in no time. All you need is a pencil and some paper and you’re ready to go!
First, draw the basic shape of the rhino. Start by sketching an oval that’s curved at the top, which will serve as the head. Attach a triangle to the lower-middle of the oval that slopes down, which will be the body. Make sure the triangle is wider than it is high. At the bottom of the triangle, draw two small parallel lines for the legs, with a small kink in each line. To give the legs some depth, draw two more lines connecting the inner lines.
Now let’s add the details. At the top of the oval, draw two curved horns. To draw the eyes, draw two small circles halfway up the oval and on either side, making sure to leave a bit of space between them. To draw the mouth, draw a small semi-circle below the eyes, and add two small triangles below the semi-circle for the nose.
Now you can add wrinkles and texture. Add lines around the eye sockets to give the rhino face a wrinkled look. For the body, draw small lines distributed unevenly around the triangle. Don’t forget the legs – draw lines around the lines of the legs to give the rhino some thick, rough skin.
To finish off the drawing, erase any unnecessary lines and add shading. For the shading, use short, overlapping curved lines all over the rhino’s body. Focus on the wrinkles and the shadows of the horns, legs, and tail. To give the wrinkles some depth, use heavier lines in the shadows.
Now you have a perfect picture of a rhinoceros! With some practice, you can use the same method to draw any kind of animal. Good luck and happy drawing!
Adding the Skin and Hair Texture
If you want to make your rhino picture look extra realistic, you’ll need to focus on texture. Start by using a thin pencil to draw the little hairs on the rhino’s body. Draw curved lines that flow in the same direction, going from the bottom of the horns, down the side of the rhino’s head, along its back and over its legs.
Next, add some wrinkles and creases to the rhino’s skin. Use curved lines to draw wrinkles around the forehead and eyes, around the nose, and on the rhino’s chin. Then add a few lines of small bumps and ridges on the rhino’s back, legs, and tail. You can make these lines bumpy or jagged, to give a more realistic texture to the rhino’s skin.
Finally, you can use a thin brush to add shading to your picture. Start by shadowing areas like the eyes, nose, and mouth. Then, go over the entire rhino with a light, even layer of shading. Use thicker, darker shading for areas like the horns and the wrinkles. This shading will make the wrinkles look more realistic and give your rhino a more natural look.
Drawing the Foliage and Background
To make your rhino picture complete, you’ll need to draw the background and foliage. To start, draw a few blades of grass in front of the rhino. You can make these blades long and curved, to give a soft, natural look. Then, draw a few thick branches behind the rhino, with a few leaves and flowers sprouting from them.
To finish drawing your background, sketch a few distant hills and trees. Draw a few grainy lines in the sky to give your picture a dreamy feel. Finally, use a few different shades of pencil to color the background and foliage. Use lighter shades for distant hills and trees, and darker shades for foliage in the foreground.
Coloring In the Rhino’s Skin
It’s time to give your rhino some color! Start by choosing a color that reminds you of a rhino, like gray or black. Using a thicker pencil, carefully color in the entire rhino, making sure to be consistent with your strokes.
Next, add a few highlights to the rhino’s skin. Use a white pencil or charcoal to draw curved lines where the light would naturally hit the rhino – around its forehead and eyes, on its nose, and on its chin and horns.
Now use a thick brush to smudge the pencil. This will help blend the pencil into an even color that looks natural and realistic. Finally, use a light-colored pencil to add some faint specks of color around the rhino’s body and horns. This will give your rhino more depth and make it look more life-like.
Making the Finishing Touches
To finish your rhino drawing, use a light-colored pencil to draw a few faint lines around the rhino and its background. This will give the picture more depth and make it look more professional.
If you want to make the rhino even bolder, draw some thicker lines around its body and head. This will give it a more muscular look, and make it the focal point of your picture.
Finally, don’t forget to sign your picture! Sign your name at the bottom to show your hard work and artistic pride. Now your rhino drawing is complete, and you can proudly show it off!
