Giraffe study

Practice drawing giraffe with clear contours and a few selected details. Balance the small head on the neck and tuck the legs beneath the body. Add ears, two short ossicones, a small eye and a few broad patches.

A way into the drawing

1. Start with the main forms

   Sketch the seated body and carry two long curves upward for the neck.

2. Build the overlaps

   Balance the small head on the neck and tuck the legs beneath the body.

3. Choose the finishing details

   Add ears, two short ossicones, a small eye and a few broad patches.

A small thing to tryCheck the long neck before adding patches; the silhouette should read clearly by itself.