{"id":18442,"date":"2022-11-07T18:54:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T18:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=18442"},"modified":"2023-04-28T10:29:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T10:29:49","slug":"wolf-drawing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wolf-drawing\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolf Drawing For Beginners: A Step-By-Step Guide [Video + Illustrations]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Ready to create your own wolf drawing? Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n<p>Wolves are highly-intelligent animals with an impressive sense of hearing and smell. These remarkable hunters are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nathab.com\/blog\/8-incredible-wolf-facts-everyone-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selflessly devoted to their pack<\/a> and they also mate for life!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re as fascinated by them as we are and you want to learn how to draw a wolf, this is just the guide for you.<\/p>\n<p>We put together a beginner-friendly tutorial to help you create your wolf drawing the easy way. We\u2019ll show you how to sketch a <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalzoo.si.edu\/animals\/news\/why-do-wolves-howl-and-other-top-wolf-questions-answered\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wolf as it howls<\/a> (at the Moon or, you know, to let its missus know its whereabouts).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/eHS6YMOOc6v7LZgHry\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/WorcesterWolvesBB-moon-wolf-howl-eHS6YMOOc6v7LZgHry\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Watch BIOWARS Artist Create A Wolf Drawing [Video]<\/h2>\n<p>A professional artist, <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/behind-the-scenes-at-biowars-interview-with-comic-book-artist-goncalo-lopes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gon\u00e7alo Lopes<\/a>, takes you through the process of drawing a wolf using a pencil:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To DRAW A WOLF [Simple Beginners\u2019 Guide]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NbG3nWztdbg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re in good hands \u2014\u202fGon\u00e7alo is the lead illustrator behind <strong>BIOWARS, a comic book that describes a daily battle between the immune system and pathogens and describes the war that rages within!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To break down the video step-by-step, keep reading to see images that illustrate each stage of the drawing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we illustrated the lead protagonists of the BIOWARS comic book!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Tools We Recommend For Wolf Drawing<\/h2>\n<p>Although any kind of pencil works, these tools could make the process of drawing a wolf easier:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An H pencil:<\/strong> A hard lead is the best choice for beginners because the light trace is easy to erase if you make a mistake while drawing a wolf. This lead also doesn\u2019t smudge, which makes it ideal for outlining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An HB pencil:<\/strong> The neither too dark nor too soft lead is perfect when adding light shade and details to your sketch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A kneaded eraser:<\/strong> You can change the shape of kneaded erasers depending on what you want to erase. Also, this type of eraser comes in handy when highlighting parts of your wolf drawing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightly textured sketch paper:<\/strong> Your strokes are bound to easily glide over the paper\u2019s smooth surface, ensuring an enjoyable drawing experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/biowars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow us on Instagram for more drawing tips and the latest BIOWARS updates!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How To Draw A Wolf In 5 Steps<\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to learn how to draw a wolf is to start simple and <strong>use basic shapes to craft a more complex drawing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>So, grab your pencil and paper, and let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n<h3>1. Draw The Base For The Wolf\u2019s Body<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>The first step to drawing a wolf is to <strong>sketch a circle<\/strong> \u2014\u202fit\u2019s as simple as that!<\/p>\n<p>This circle is where the <strong>wolf\u2019s chest<\/strong> will be:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18444\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18444\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18444\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-chest.jpg\" alt=\"A circle outline that\u2019s going to be used as the basis for the wolf\u2019s chest.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-chest.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-chest-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-chest-768x314.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-chest-440x180.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-chest-635x260.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The basic geometric shapes will be the foundation of your wolf drawing.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, add another circle below, but make it smaller than the one above. The wolf\u2019s back legs will be here.<\/p>\n<p>To position it, <strong>picture a diagonal line<\/strong> going through the middle of both circles.<\/p>\n<p>Leave some space between the chest and the lower part of the wolf\u2019s body, like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18445\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18445\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18445\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-lower-body.jpg\" alt=\"Another circle is added to the sketch below the first one \u2014 it\u2019s where the wolf\u2019s lower body will be.\u200b\" width=\"800\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-lower-body.jpg 800w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-lower-body-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-lower-body-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-lower-body-440x301.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-lower-body-635x434.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The circles are super easy to draw, yet very helpful when creating your wolf drawing. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The third and final circle is where you\u2019ll draw the head later on.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>wolf\u2019s head<\/strong> is smaller than the rest of its body, so make sure your sketch reflects that.<\/p>\n<p>Again, make some space between the chest and the head.<\/p>\n<p>As for positioning the top circle, draw it <strong>parallel to the left side of the middle circle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re drawing a <strong>wolf howling<\/strong>, so its head will slightly lean toward its back:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18446\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18446\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18446\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-head.jpg\" alt=\"Another circle is added to the sketch above the other two \u2014 it\u2019s where the wolf\u2019s head will be.\u200b\" width=\"691\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-head.jpg 691w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-head-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-head-440x382.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-head-635x551.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">By positioning the three circles you\u2019ll establish where the wolf\u2019s head, chest and lower body will be.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The next step is to <strong>connect the three circles<\/strong> like this:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18447\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18447\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18447\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-body-base.jpg\" alt=\"The three circles are connected to form the base for the wolf\u2019s body.\u200b\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-body-base.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-body-base-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-body-base-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The wolf\u2019s body is starting to take shape.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2. Draw The Legs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>Once you draw the basic outline of the wolf\u2019s body, it\u2019s time to add the legs.<\/p>\n<p>Start by drawing the front right thigh.<\/p>\n<p>You can shape it like a <strong>kidney bean<\/strong> and have it start at the middle of the chest.<\/p>\n<p>The thigh should reach the middle between the wolf\u2019s chest and the lower body:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18448\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18448\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18448\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-front-leg-thigh.jpg\" alt=\"The kidney-bean like shape is added to the sketch starting at the middle of the chest circle; it\u2019s pointed downward to represent the wolf\u2019s front right thigh. \u200b\" width=\"570\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-front-leg-thigh.jpg 570w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-front-leg-thigh-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-front-leg-thigh-440x463.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wolves have strong, powerful legs.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, draw <strong>the lower leg and the foot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Start drawing the lower leg at about one-quarter of the thigh\u2019s length. The lower leg should be one-third longer than the thigh.<\/p>\n<p>As for the foot, sketch it as a small, horizontal oval shape:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18449\" style=\"width: 618px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18449\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18449\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-front-lower-leg.jpg\" alt=\"The lower front right leg and the foot are added to the sketch. \u200b\" width=\"608\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-front-lower-leg.jpg 608w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-front-lower-leg-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-front-lower-leg-440x434.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Connecting one simple shape to another helps create complex forms.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To draw the back right leg, start from the thigh.<\/p>\n<p>Add an oval shape that covers the majority of the bottom circle you drew for the lower body.<\/p>\n<p>This wolf is sitting on its back legs as it\u2019s howling, so draw the part of its leg that\u2019s touching the ground as an oval shape that\u2019s as long as the thigh:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18450\" style=\"width: 589px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18450\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18450\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-back-leg.jpg\" alt=\"The wolf\u2019s back leg is added to the sketch. \u200b\" width=\"579\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-back-leg.jpg 579w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-back-leg-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-back-leg-440x456.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The wolf\u2019s back foot and shin resemble a human shoe. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Draw The Ear And The Mouth<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tool:<\/strong> H pencil<\/p>\n<p>The two final body parts we\u2019ll draw are the right ear and the mouth.<\/p>\n<p>For the ear, draw a <strong>wing-like shape<\/strong> with a pointy end on the left side.<\/p>\n<p>The ear should cover one-third of the head:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18451\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18451\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18451\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-ear.jpg\" alt=\"The outline of the wolf\u2019s ear resembles a wing. \u200b\" width=\"610\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-ear.jpg 610w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-ear-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-ear-440x433.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The wolf\u2019s ear looks like a wing outline. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To add the mouth, simply draw <strong>two oval shapes<\/strong>, like two small loaves of bread, with the upper loaf bigger than the bottom one. Leave some room between the two shapes because this wolf has its mouth open:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18452\" style=\"width: 558px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18452\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18452\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-mouth.jpg\" alt=\"The outline of the wolf\u2019s mouth is added to the sketch.\" width=\"548\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-mouth.jpg 548w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-mouth-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-mouth-440x482.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your rough sketch of the wolf is now ready!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Outline Your Wolf Drawing<\/p>\n<p>Recommended tool: HB pencil<\/p>\n<p>The hardest part of creating your wolf drawing is over!<\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to bring your wolf to life and add details to your sketch.<\/p>\n<p>For this step, we suggest using the HB pencil because you want to <strong>highlight parts of the wolf\u2019s body<\/strong> and make the lines pop.<\/p>\n<p>Start from the mouth and connect the upper lip with the lower. As you do that, add a few tiny and pointy teeth inside the wolf\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Draw the nose by adding a small dark circle at the upper right corner of the top lip.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re there, add a <strong>closed eye<\/strong>; you can sketch it as a short, diagonal line right under the top circle you drew earlier to position the head.<\/p>\n<p>Then, connect the top side of the circle with the mouth and continue to outline the ear and the back:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18453\" style=\"width: 549px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18453\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18453\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-1.jpg\" alt=\"The wolf\u2019s head and back are outlined with a darker pencil. \u200b\" width=\"539\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-1.jpg 539w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-1-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-1-440x490.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let\u2019s bring this amazing animal to life!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Next, <strong>add the tail and outline the legs and the chest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, it\u2019s time to <strong>add the legs on the wolf\u2019s left side<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re not that visible and to sketch them, simply <strong>copy the shape of the front and back legs<\/strong> you previously drew.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget about the claws! Add them to the front legs as tiny dark ovals.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and while you\u2019re outlining, create a few <strong>short lines that stick out outwards<\/strong> to make the fur look fluffy:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18454\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18454\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18454\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-2.jpg\" alt=\"The wolf\u2019s legs are also outlined with a darker pencil. \u200b\" width=\"619\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-2.jpg 619w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-2-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-2-440x426.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adding details here and there helps add structure to your wolf drawing.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now, go over all the lines to make them more pronounced.<\/p>\n<p>Also, add a few more short diagonal lines on the wolf\u2019s chest, to amplify how <a href=\"https:\/\/newweb.altoona.k12.wi.us\/schools\/middle\/departments\/7&amp;8\/solfest\/fur.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rich its fur is<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18455\" style=\"width: 659px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18455\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18455\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-3.jpg\" alt=\"The wolf\u2019s entire body is outlined with a darker pencil. \u200b\" width=\"649\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-3.jpg 649w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-3-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-3-440x407.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-3-635x587.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Look how majestic this wolf already is!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>5. Shade Your Sketch<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recommended tools:<\/strong> B pencil and a kneaded eraser<\/p>\n<p>The fifth and last step to drawing a wolf is to shade the sketch!<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we recommend switching to a <strong>B pencil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The most obvious places that are darker than the rest of the wolf\u2019s body are <strong>the legs on its left side<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>So, shade them whole, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18456\" style=\"width: 649px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18456\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18456\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-1.jpg\" alt=\"The wolf\u2019s left legs are shaded. \u200b\" width=\"639\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-1.jpg 639w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-1-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-1-440x413.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-1-635x596.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start shading your drawing from the wolf\u2019s legs on its left side.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since we positioned the source of light on the wolf\u2019s right side, leave its head and the mid-section of its chest and lower body light.<\/p>\n<p>Add <strong>shade along the outlines<\/strong>, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18457\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18457\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18457\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"The wolf\u2019s body is shaded along the outlines. \u200b\" width=\"619\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-2-1.jpg 619w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-2-1-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-outline-2-1-440x426.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shading adds dimension to your wolf drawing. \u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Leave the bottom of the wolf\u2019s tail and its chest dark; as for the rest of its body, feel free to use your <strong>eraser to highlight certain points<\/strong>, such as the upper part of the legs on the right.<\/p>\n<p>And since you probably don\u2019t want the wolf to look as if it\u2019s suspended in the air, add some dark horizontal shade under its body:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18458\" style=\"width: 656px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18458\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18458\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-3.jpg\" alt=\"The part below the wolf\u2019s body is also shaded to make the animal look like it\u2019s standing on the ground. \u200b\" width=\"646\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-3.jpg 646w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-3-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-3-440x409.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-shading-3-635x590.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Only one more step to go!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To wrap up your sketch, use an eraser to get rid of the lines on the inside of the wolf\u2019s body that you no longer need:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18459\" style=\"width: 665px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18459\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18459\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-final.jpg\" alt=\"The superfluous parts on the inside of the wolf\u2019s body are erased. \u200b\" width=\"655\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-final.jpg 655w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-final-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-final-440x403.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wolf-drawing-final-635x582.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">That\u2019s a wrap on learning how to draw a wolf!\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Finished Your Wolf Drawing? Try These Next!<\/h2>\n<p>Ok, Picasso, you ready for more drawing tutorials?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn how to draw more animals, check out our tutorials on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/cow-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a cow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/fox-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a fox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a horse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a dog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-dragon-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a dragon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a cat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/deer-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a deer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Biowars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow BIOWARS on Youtube and learn how to draw!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Recap On How To Draw A Wolf<\/h2>\n<p>To learn how to draw a wolf the easy way:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use basic geometrical shapes, such as circles, to determine the wolf&#8217;s size and position its head, chest and lower part of its body<\/li>\n<li>Add oval shapes for the mouth and the legs<\/li>\n<li>Connect the geometrical shapes to create the outline of the wolf\u2019s body<\/li>\n<li>Shade the sketch<\/li>\n<li>Erase all unneeded details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>As the last step, we encourage you to send us your wolf drawing \u2014 we\u2019d love to see it! 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