How to Draw an Okapi

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

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

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing an Okapi

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

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the cartoon okapi outline by drawing a curved line to outline the face. Shade two small teardrop shapes to indicate the nostrils.

Then, sketch the eye, using two curved lines that don't quite meet at the corners to enclose the eye. Shade a small oval for the pupil.

Easy Okapi Drawing - Step 2

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Use a long curved line to draw the okapi's lower jaw. On top of its head, use inverted "V" shaped lines for the ossicones.

Enclose the ear using two curved lines that meet at a gentle point. Connect the ear to the ossicone with a curved line.

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Easy Okapi Drawing - Step 3

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Draw the remaining ear - extend a curved line from the head and double it back on itself. Contour each ear with a curved line.

Then, extend long curved lines from the ear and jaw to outline the neck. Extend a curved line from the front of the neck to form the chest, and contour the neck with a curved line.

Easy Okapi Drawing - Step 4

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Use a series of curved lines to enclose the leg. Band the bottom of the leg with a curved line to create the hoof. Draw a narrow "V" shaped line to indicate the split in the hoof.

Easy Okapi Drawing - Step 5

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Extend the line of the neck to trace the back and the back of the rear leg. Use additional lines for the belly, the front of the rear leg, and to contour the shoulder.

Easy Okapi Drawing - Step 6

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Draw the curved, rectangular hoof at the bottom of the rear leg. Extend two long curved lines for the remaining front leg, and connect them with a short line at the bottom.

Band the bottom of the leg to create the hoof. Detail each hoof with a "V" shaped line.

Easy Okapi Drawing - Step 7

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Draw the remaining rear leg using two long curved lines. Connect them and band the leg with short lines, and detail the hoof with a "V" shaped line.

Use a series of curved lines to enclose the tail and the jagged tuft of hair at its end.

Add More Details to Your Okapi Picture - Step 8

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Draw curved lines across the okapi's face, neck, and legs.

Complete the Outline of Your Okapi Drawing - Step 9

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Continue to draw the striped pattern at the top of the okapi's legs and its hips.

Color Your Okapi Drawing

Okapi step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 11

Your cartoon okapi outline is now complete. Color your animal. Okapis are dark brown with black and white stripes on their legs.

For more great zoo animals drawing tutorials, see the collection of Easy Zoo Animals Drawings for Kids.

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Learn More About The Okapi Drawing

That's no zebra. This unique animal is an okapi. You can learn how to draw an okapi with the help of the easy, step-by-step animal drawing tutorial below.

Okapis are large mammals from Africa. Their closest relative is the giraffe. Compare the hornlike ossicones on the top of the okapi's head to those of the giraffe in this giraffe drawing.

Scroll down for a downloadable PDF of this tutorial.

The okapi's most striking feature is the zebra stripes on its legs. You can practice drawing stripes when you tackle this pattern drawing tutorial.

Okapis are shy, solitary animals. They live in rainforests, where their patterns help them blend in and hide. You can give your okapi a nice place to live by sketching this jungle drawing around it.

For more easy and fun guides, see the How to Draw a Tapir or Easy Cartoon Lion Drawing tutorials.

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