How to Draw Gorillas
Learning how to draw gorillas is all about emphasizing the defining characteristics of the animal: the arms, body, and head. Although there are several ways you could draw this powerful primate, the simplest way is to begin with a bean shape. Over the following guide, use the given picture since it was drawn immediately before writing the steps. It should help greatly when trying to learn how to draw gorillas.
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Instructions
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Begin how to draw gorillas by making the shape of the body. Think of it as a bean, like in the example. Remember, his torso should be large.
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Make a smaller bean shape near the upper left hand side of the torso. Remember, learning how to draw gorillas is all about the head, torso, and arms. Get the sizing and placement right and you'll be off to a good start. Use the picture shown.
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Fill in the facial features before moving onto the arms and legs. Simply use the picture as a guide of how to draw gorillas. The nose is the most important part. Make sure to place it as it is shown in the example.
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Sketch large arms coming from the head area. Of course the arms don't really come from the head, but the sketch of how to draw gorillas shows how to make it look realistic. These should be large and powerful and end in little wavy lines to indicate hairiness before the hands.
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Imitate the shape of the hind legs like the picture shows. In fact, this step is saved for last because it is the least important part of the how to draw gorillas guide. These should be short and stocky.
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Tips & Warnings
Go ahead and color in and erase lines once you have finished the rough sketch of your gorilla.
- Photo Credit Kendra Dahlstrom
