Free animal drawing tutorials

Drawing animals can be a fun and rewarding experience. Discover tips and techniques for capturing the beauty and complexity of the animal kingdom through drawing.

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  1. Create a Kawaii Farmer for the Harvest Season in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a Kawaii Farmer for the Harvest Season in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Let's create a harvest scene with a cute farmer and his pig using basic shapes. You will use basic shapes and Warp Effects, and will cut out a few shapes...

  2. How to Create an Autumn Composition With a Sparrow in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create an Autumn Composition With a Sparrow in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    The sparrow is a perky little bird, resident of cities around the world. Let’s create this adorable little feathery creature together.

  3. How to Vector a Cartoon Hunting Dog in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Vector a Cartoon Hunting Dog in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we’ll go through the process of drawing a simple autumn scene with a cartoon-style hunting dog. We’ll be using the versatile drawing tools...

  4. How to Create an Owl Character Using a Circular Grid in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create an Owl Character Using a Circular Grid in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this tutorial you`ll learn how to create an owl character using Grid, Circular grid and Align panel.

  5. Drawing for Kids: Draw a Running Pony

    Drawing for Kids: Draw a Running Pony

    Tutorial Beginner

    What is better than drawing a pony? Drawing a running pony! In this tutorial you'll learn how to turn a simple pose into a more dynamic one.

  6. Create a Cute Raccoon Character in Adobe Illustrator

    Create a Cute Raccoon Character in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial you'll learn to create a cute raccoon character using basic shapes and borrowing some elements from a previous tutorial.

  7. Fly, My Pretty! How to Draw a Winged Monkey Step by Step

    Fly, My Pretty! How to Draw a Winged Monkey Step by Step

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Draw a mixed animal creature step by step. Learn how to prepare for this kind of drawing, and what to do to create a 3D pose of a creature

  8. Use the Warp Tool to Create a Furry "Toto" in Adobe Illustrator

    Use the Warp Tool to Create a Furry "Toto" in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    Let’s create our beloved little puppy character from the novel, "Wizard of Oz,” Toto. Stay up to date and check out other tutorials dedicated to this famous...

  9. How to Create a Furry, Purple Spirit Day Mascot in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Furry, Purple Spirit Day Mascot in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn how to paint a cute furry creature digitally, using interesting tricks to color it quickly and efficiently.

  10. Drawing for Kids: Draw a Pony

    Drawing for Kids: Draw a Pony

    Tutorial Beginner

    Drawing is fun! Join me in this very simple tutorial to create a cute pony step by step. You may also learn something for the future!

  11. New Course: Vector Pet Portraits (Featuring Cats!)

    New Course: Vector Pet Portraits (Featuring Cats!)

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this short course, Sharon Milne, our Design & Illustration Editor, will show you how to create your own furry cat portrait based on a stock image....

  12. How to Create a Surreal Underwater Scene With Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a Surreal Underwater Scene With Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a surreal underwater scene featuring a cat sitting in a shoe. You'll learn how to create an underwater scene...