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How to draw a stegosaurus?

Drawing a cool Stegosaurus in 9 steps

Learn step by step how to draw a stegosaurus. Follow the 9 steps and print the tutorial.

Learn how to draw an impressive Stegosaurus with large spikes on its back yourself. Follow these simple steps and become a real dino expert!

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going back to the time of the dinosaurs. The Stegosaurus is a very special dino with large plates on its back. Grab your pencil, because we are going to bring this giant to life step by step!

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In this lesson, you will learn to draw a Stegosaurus using basic shapes like circles and ovals. We finish with the famous spikes and sharp tail points.

Stappen

Stap 1

Start with a large horizontal oval for the body and a very small circle for the head.

Drawing of a large oval for the body and a small circle for the head of a dino.
Stap 2

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

The head and body are connected with a neck and a long tail line is drawn.
Stap 3

Draw four straight lines under the body where the legs should go and a short dash for the mouth.

Guide lines for the four legs and the mouth of the stegosaurus.
Stap 4

Make the legs thicker by drawing ovals around the lines and give the mouth a solid shape.

The legs of the dino take shape with thick ovals and the snout becomes clearer.
Stap 5

Now draw the actual shapes of the legs with large feet and make the tail nice and thick.

The legs and the thick tail of the stegosaurus are now clearly visible.
Stap 6

Place small triangles on the tail for the spikes and start with the first plates on the back.

Drawing of spikes on the tail and the first diamond-shaped plates on the back.
Stap 7

Draw a second row of large diamond-shaped plates on the back so he looks truly dangerous.

Two rows of large diamond-shaped plates on the back of the dinosaur.
Stap 8

Give the dino an eye, a nostril, and draw small toes at the bottom of the legs.

Details such as the eye, nose, and toes of the stegosaurus have been added.
Stap 9

Erase the guide lines and trace the outer lines extra thick for a beautiful result!

The finished drawing of a stegosaurus without guide lines.

Frequently asked questions

Which dino are we going to draw?
We are going to draw a Stegosaurus, known for the large plates on its back.
What do I need for this drawing lesson?
You only need a piece of white paper, a pencil, and an eraser.
Does it matter if my circles aren't perfect?
Not at all! In nature, nothing is perfectly round either.
How do I make the dino extra cool?
You can color it in with green or brown afterwards and draw a beautiful jungle around it.

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