How to Draw a Gazelle (Easy Step by Step)
A gazelle is a fun animal to draw because it looks tall and graceful, yet it is built from simple lines. You will draw a long curving neck, a slim body, skinny legs with little hooves, and two curvy horns. By the end you will have a cute little gazelle standing on your page.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a gazelle step by step
How to Draw a Gazelle · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Face, neck and back
Draw the front of the face with a little curve for the chin, then let the line slide down the front of the neck and chest. Next, draw the back of the head and neck as a long curve, and let it bend to the right into the top of the back.
Step 2: Rump and leg edges
Draw the curved line down the rump at the back, ending in a straight line down for the back leg. Then draw a straight line down from the chest for the front leg, and add a short slanted line near the middle of the body.
Step 3: The four legs
Draw a second line next to each leg line so every leg has two sides, and add the belly line along the top of the legs. Make the legs long and skinny, and keep the pairs close together.
Step 4: The hooves
Draw a small rounded shape at the bottom of each leg, like a tiny shoe. Fill each one in solid.
Step 5: The little tail
Draw a small rounded loop sticking out from the back end, like a tiny mitten.
Step 6: The ears
Draw a leaf shape on the left side of the head, pointing up and out. Then add a short curved line inside the ear on the right.
Step 7: The curved horns
Draw two thick, curved horns that rise from the top of the head like bananas. Make them wider at the bottom and narrow at the tips, then fill them in solid.
Step 8: Eyes and smile
Draw two small ovals for the eyes, one on each side of the face, and a little curved smile between and below them. Add a short curved line where the left ear meets the head.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your gazelle? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a gazelle
- Keep the legs long and thin. Draw two lines for each leg and pull each line straight down so the legs do not wobble.
- The horns are the trickiest part. Make each one a curved banana shape that is wide at the bottom and pointy at the top, then fill it in.
- Keep the neck long and the head fairly small. That is what makes it look like a gazelle instead of a pony.
Free gazelle coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this gazelle coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your gazelle drawing
Color the body a warm tan or sandy brown, with a lighter cream on the belly, and use dark brown or black for the horns and hooves. For a creative twist, give your gazelle a grassy savanna with a bright orange sunset behind it.
Gazelle fun fact for kids
Gazelles bounce into the air with all four feet off the ground at once. This move is called stotting.
Questions about drawing a gazelle
What shapes do I need to draw a gazelle?
You need long curved lines for the neck and back, a rounded body, pairs of straight lines for the legs, small leaf shapes for the ears, and two curved banana shapes for the horns.
How do I make my gazelle look cuter?
Draw small oval eyes and a little curved smile. Leaf-shaped ears and a small round tail also add to the cute look.
How do I draw the legs so they look right?
Draw each leg with two almost parallel lines, then add a small filled hoof at the bottom. Keeping the legs long and skinny makes your gazelle look like it is standing naturally.
