How To Draw A Deer

In this quick tutorial you'll learn how to draw a Deer in 11 easy steps - great for kids and novice artists.

The images above represent how your finished drawing is going to look and the steps involved.

Below are the individual steps - you can click on each one for a High Resolution printable PDF version.

At the bottom you can read some interesting facts about the Deer.

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How to Draw a Deer - Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Start by drawing the head. It is the shape of your ear. Or a sideways "W" with the top side much rounder than the bottom side.

Step 3: Now we add the eyes on the two sides of the face.

Step 7: Starting at the bottom of the right ear draw a short line down. Sharply bend the line to the right and continue straight across. Draw a curved line down from the bottom of the snout.

Step 9: Next draw the belly and the back leg. The back leg continues down from the back line. The top part of the leg is curved but the bottom part is straight and thin. Don't forget the black hoof at the bottom.

Step 11: Finally, add another front leg just behind the first one. Add another back leg in front of the other back leg.

Interesting Facts about Deer

Deer roam lands over most of the world. They belong to the Cervidea family of mammals that include the white-tailed deer, elk, moose, several mule deer and the reindeer, also known as caribou. Fossils of deer found in France date back about 35 million years.

Deer have been the subjects of mythology, Christmas folklore, art, literature, religion, and movies. The meat, which is called venison, and hides of deer have provided humans with food, clothing and shelter. Indian tribes often used deer hides to make their teepees.

Did you know?

• The smallest species of deer weighs about 20 pounds, while the largest, the moose can weigh up to 1,000 pounds.
• The male deer of most species is called a “buck,” large males are called “stags,” a female deer is called a “doe” or a “hind,” and a baby deer is called a “yearling, or “fawn.”
• A doe will have usually give birth to one or two fawns and will care of her babies alone.
• A fawn will take its first steps within 20 minutes of being born.
• Most male deer have antlers and female reindeer are the only female deer that have antlers.
• The two most popular deer characters are “Bambi” and “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.”

Deer are beautiful and graceful creatures that are popular with hunters and nature lovers everywhere.