Simple Drawing Practice 11: How to Draw a Cool Giraffe Toy

  

Hello new week, art lover! Let’s continue our drawing from the plush toy series designed for absolute beginner artists. Today, we will go through several easy steps to learn how to draw a giraffe. 🦒

Do you like drawing giraffes? Can you guess how many steps we will need to complete this drawing? Don’t worry, I guarantee you it is really simple to draw this cool giraffe. 💖

Before diving into the first drawing step, please take a moment to examine our today’s reference photo (plush toy) 😊.

Source: Pinterest

Now get your drawing tools (traditional or digital) ready and together, we will figure out how to draw a giraffe.

Step 1: Sketch the overall basic shapes

Step 2:  Sketch other small shapes

Step 3: Finish the sketch

Step 4: Draw outlines

Step 5: Color the simple background

Step 6: Apply the yellow color

Step 7: Apply the orange color

Step 8: Apply the brown color

Step 9: Finish the scarf and the face

Step 10: Color the leaves and finish

Drawing a cute giraffe is easy, isn’t it? I hope you are happy with the result. And now you know how to draw a giraffe 😍.

There are many more fun and easy beginner-friendly drawing practices waiting for you to try in the Blog Navigation. If you are an absolute beginner artist and don’t know how to start your art journey, the two Blog posts in Drawing Level 0 are worth checking first. 

Playing with colors is also a fun way to build your art foundation. And I am so glad to introduce to you my printable coloring sheets which are available at my Ko-fi shop in this link:

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Check them out and see whether you are interested. It’s my pleasure if these printable coloring sheets can boost your creativity a bit.

Also, if you like to have some references about how to do the coloring, time-lapse drawing videos are good free sources. Here is an example from my YouTube channel:

Thank you so much for drawing with me today. See you again in the next Simple Drawing Practice.

Happy drawing 💖🫶✨

Simple Drawing Practice 10: How to Draw a Night Owl Plushie

 Hi there, how are you today? I hope you're doing well.

Welcome back to another simple drawing tutorial for beginner artists. In this week’s step-by-step guide, we’ll explore how to draw an owl — specifically, a cute night owl perched under the moonlight.

If you're new here, this blog is dedicated to helping absolute beginners learn how to draw through easy, approachable exercises. You can find all previous drawing tutorials categorized by skill level in the Blog Navigation, especially starting from Level 0 for total beginners.

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Want to Know How to Draw an Owl from Scratch?

Before we start drawing, take a few moments to observe the reference photo below. Try to imagine how you would construct this owl using basic shapes and lines — a helpful habit that builds artistic confidence!

Source: Pinterest

Once you're ready, grab your favorite drawing tools (whether digital or traditional), and follow along with the steps below.

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Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Draw an Owl

Step 1: Sketch the overall body shape

Step 2: Add the wings, ears, and feet

Step 3: Refine your sketch and add background elements

Step 4: Create clean outlines for the entire scene

Step 5: Fill in a soft nighttime background

Step 6: Add base color to the owl’s body

Step 7: Color the owl’s wings

Step 8: Finish coloring the eyes, feet, and other small details

Step 9: Add color to the moon and stars

Step 10: Apply shadows and finishing touches like a pink cheek

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🎉 Congratulations! You’ve just learned how to draw an owl from a plush-style reference. I hope you enjoyed this relaxing and rewarding drawing practice.

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💖More Tips for Beginner Artists

Learning how to draw an owl (and other animals) doesn't have to be complicated. One fun and effective way to improve your skills is by watching drawing timelapse videos. They show the full process in a relaxing way and help you understand the flow of an artwork.

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💕Bonus: Want to Play with Colors?

I’ve also created some relaxing printable coloring sheets that you can download and enjoy anytime. Feel free to check them out in my Ko-fi Shop:
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Thank you so much for drawing with me today! Whether you’re just starting out or trying to build consistent drawing habits, this blog is here to guide and inspire you.

I’ll see you again soon with another cute animal drawing tutorial.

Happy drawing! 🦉💫

Simple Drawing Practice 9: How to Draw a Colorful Dinosaur Plush Toy

Hi, how are you today? I hope you’re doing well. In this week’s beginner-friendly drawing exercise, we’re going to learn how to draw a dinosaur—a colorful and adorable one, inspired by a plush toy!💖🦕

As a quick reminder, this blog is created especially for beginner artists. You can find other easy drawing exercises in the Blog Navigation. If you enjoy drawing cute animals, you’ll love the tutorials in the Simple Drawing Practice series.

Before we begin, let’s take a moment to closely observe our reference photo of the colorful dinosaur plushie. As always, this series focuses on learning how to draw from toy and plush references—perfect for beginners!

Source: Pinterest

Ready? Grab your favorite drawing tools (digital or traditional), and let’s begin learning how to draw a dinosaur step-by-step.

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Step 1: Sketch the dinosaur’s overall body shape

Step 2: Add simple shapes to sketch the limbs, tail, and facial structure

Step 3: Refine the sketch and make sure the form looks balanced

Step 4: Create the clean line art

Step 5: Add a simple background color to set the scene

Step 6: Color the dinosaur’s body

Step 7: Now it’s time to make it colorful!

Step 8: Decorate the background

Step 9: Add shadows and a pink cheek to make your drawing pop

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And that’s it—you’ve just learned how to draw a dinosaur that’s both simple and vibrant! 🦕✨

How did your dinosaur turn out? Did you make any personal touches to add your unique art style? I truly hope this step-by-step tutorial helped spark your creativity.

If you want to continue improving your drawing skills, one fun and relaxing way is by watching drawing tutorials or timelapse videos. Here’s an example from my YouTube channel that you might enjoy 🎥

Thanks so much for drawing with me! I hope this tutorial helped you feel more confident in learning how to draw a dinosaur in a fun, easy way. See you in the next beginner-friendly art exercise!

Happy drawing! 🎨💛

Simple Drawing Practice 8: How to Draw a Sleeping Bear Toy

Hello, art lover!

Welcome back to a new beginner-friendly drawing practice. So far, we’ve explored how to draw various adorable animals—from hedgehogs and sheep to dinosaurs and ducks—all part of the Level 2 drawing series here on this Blog. If you’re new, you can find all the previous practices easily through the Blog Navigation.

Today, let’s learn how to draw a bear—specifically, a super cute sleeping bear that’s sure to make your sketchbook extra cozy.

Does this chubby, sleepy bear make you smile already? 🐻✨
Before jumping into our simple step-by-step tutorial, take a moment to carefully observe the reference image below.

Source: Pinterest

Try to visualize the bear’s overall shape in your mind. Are you ready? Let’s begin!

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Step 1: Sketch the overall shape

This is what I call the “imperfect circle” or “imperfect ellipse.” This foundational form is essential in beginner drawing.
🎨New to this concept? Check out Easy First Drawing Exercise for Beginners for a helpful introduction.

Step 2: Add more simple shapes

Step 3: Refine the sketch and add a bee

Step 4: Finalize the line art

Step 5: Add a simple background

Step 6: Color the bear’s body

Step 7: Color the bear’s nose

Step 8: Decorate the bear’s shirt

Step 9: Color the bee

Step 10: Final touches with pink cheek and shadow

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🎉 Congratulations! You’ve just learned how to draw a bear—a sleeping one with a bee friend!

You did an amazing job following along. Remember, this tutorial is just a foundation—feel free to adjust the colors, background, or add your own creative twists. That’s how your unique art style begins to grow.

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This Blog is dedicated to supporting absolute beginner artists.

I myself struggled at my very first days of practicing art because I did not know how to start, what to draw while drawing tutorials I could find were too complicated to me. So, all drawing exercises in this Blog are beginner friendly, and are classified into several beginner-friendly levels. I hope they can help you a bit with your starting phase of pursuing your art dream. 

Another fun way to improve your skills is by watching timelapse drawing videos. These videos let you learn in a calm and inspiring way—perfect for relaxing after a long day.

Here’s an example from my YouTube channel:

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Thank you so much for drawing with me today. I hope this lesson on how to draw a bear helped you gain more confidence and joy in your art journey.

Let’s keep practicing together in the next drawing exercise!

Happy drawing, always. 🐻💛