How to draw a okapi?

Drawing an okapi in 8 simple steps

Learn step by step how to draw a okapi. Follow the 8 steps and print the tutorial.

Learn how to draw an okapi with this easy step-by-step drawing lesson for kids!

Intro

Hi young artist! Today we are going to draw a very special animal: the okapi. It looks a bit like a zebra and a giraffe, but it is truly unique. Grab your pencil and eraser, and let's get started together!

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In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to build an okapi from simple shapes like ovals and lines. Follow the eight steps and before you know it, you'll have a beautiful jungle animal on your paper.

Stappen

Stap 1

Start by drawing a large horizontal oval for the body and a small egg shape above it for the head.

Draw a large oval for the body and a small oval for the head of the okapi.

Stap 2

Connect the head and the body with two lines for the neck and draw a curved line for the tail.

Draw the neck lines and a guide line for the tail of the okapi.

Stap 3

Now draw four straight lines under the body where the legs should go and a short line for the snout.

Guide lines for the four legs and the snout of the okapi.

Stap 4

Make the legs thicker by drawing shapes around them and add two large, pointed ears to the head.

Draw the thickness of the legs and the large ears on the head.

Stap 5

Give the okapi hooves at the bottom of the legs and draw a small horn on top of its head.

Draw the hooves and a small horn near the ears.

Stap 6

Draw a small round eye, a nostril, and finish the tail with a small tuft at the end.

Adding details such as the eye, nose, and the fluffy tail.

Stap 7

Look closely at your drawing and make the lines of the body nice, smooth, and rounded.

Finishing the lines of the okapi's body neatly.

Stap 8

Erase the guide lines inside and draw some grass under your okapi's hooves.

Erasing the final lines and drawing grass under the okapi.

Frequently asked questions

What actually is an okapi?

An okapi is a special rainforest animal that is related to the giraffe, but has stripes on its hindquarters like a zebra.

What supplies do I need?

You only need a piece of white paper, a pencil, an eraser, and maybe some colored pencils.

Is drawing an okapi difficult?

Not at all, we start with easy circles and lines so that everyone can learn it.

Can I also color the okapi?

Of course! Give it a brown coat and don't forget the black and white stripes on its legs.

Coloring pages of okapi

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