How to Draw a Velociraptor

Learn how to draw a great looking Velociraptor with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Velociraptor.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Velociraptor

How to Draw a Great Looking Velociraptor for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the cartoon Velociraptor outline by drawing the head. Use a series of overlapping curved lines to draw the eye ridge and snout.

Shade a teardrop-shaped nostril at the tip of the snout. Use two curved lines to enclose the half-circle shape of the eye, and shade a round pupil inside it.

Easy Velociraptor Drawing - Step 2

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Use a pair of lines that meet at a point to enclose the lower jaw. Then, fill the mouth with curved, triangle-shaped teeth. Contour the face with curved lines.

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Easy Velociraptor Drawing - Step 3

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Use a long curved line for the back of the neck and back, and a series of lines for the neck, chest, and shoulder. Use a line, doubled back on itself, to enclose the tongue within the mouth.

Easy Velociraptor Drawing - Step 4

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Use a series of curved lines to draw the forearm and fingers. Use long, curved triangles for the sharp claws.

Easy Velociraptor Drawing - Step 5

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Draw the sides of the rear leg using long curved lines. Use shorter lines to connect the rear and fore legs, forming the belly, and to draw the toes. Use curved triangles for the deadly claws.

Easy Velociraptor Drawing - Step 6

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Finish the rear foot, using a partial crescent-moon shape for the raptor’s famous claw.

Complete the foot with curved lines, and use overlapping lines to draw the remaining forearm. Use curved lines to enclose the triangular claw.

Easy Velociraptor Drawing - Step 7

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Finish drawing the triangular claws on the foreleg. Use long curved lines for the remaining rear leg, and teardrop and crescent moon shapes for its claws. Complete the foot with shorter curved lines.

Add More Details to Your Velociraptor Picture - Step 8

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Use three long curved lines to draw the dinosaur’s tail. Notice that one line travels from the top of the tail to its center, giving it a three-dimensional appearance.

Complete the Outline of Your Velociraptor Drawing - Step 9

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Your Velociraptor outline is now complete. Next, color your cartoon dinosaur.

Color Your Velociraptor Drawing

Velociraptor step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

What color were velociraptors? In Jurassic Park, they are striped with shades of grey. Sometimes they even have red or blue highlights.

For more great dinosaur drawing tutorials, see the collection of Step-by-Step Dinosaur Drawings.

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Learn More About The Velociraptor Drawing

What's scarier than a Velociraptor? Not knowing how to draw one! You can create a realistic Velociraptor drawing when you follow this easy, step-by-step dinosaur drawing tutorial.

Velociraptors were theropods, meat-eating dinosaurs that walked on two legs. It is famous for the large, curved claw on its foot.

Scroll down for a downloadable PDF of this tutorial.

This Velociraptor picture does not include feathers, but some do. Why is that? Some raptor fossils include feathers.

Researchers have compared the velociraptor to a bird of prey, like this eagle drawing. It would have used its menacing claw similarly to how this eagle uses its talons.

Velociraptors may have hunted in packs. Create a pack with multiple individuals using this cartoon Velociraptor drawing. Give the pack some prey to hunt with this dinosaur drawing.

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw a Cute Dinosaur or Cartoon Velociraptor Drawing tutorials.

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