How to Draw an Oyster with a Pearl
Did you know that pearls are not ordinary rocks or mere beads made by man? Pearls are actually made by an ocean animal called an oyster. How does an oyster make a pearl.. Read more
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How to Draw an Arctic Fox
The arctic fox is also known as the white fox, snow fox, or polar fox. It lives in the cold northern polar regions of the world. In times past, it has been sought after for the beauty of its... Read more
How to Draw an Easy Black Cat
In Europe, black cats were once thought to be the companions of witches, and you could be punished for owning one. Other myths held that witches could shape-shift and become... Read more
How to Draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex
The Tyrannosaurus rex, or T. rex for short, is among the most well known of the dinosaurs. The name Tyrannosaurus rex means "king of the tyrant lizards." T. rex is thought to have been either a predator or a... Read more
How to Draw a Hammerhead Shark
The hammerhead shark is perhaps one of the most recognizable fish in the ocean. The strangely shaped head, called a cephalofoil, may give the shark increased maneuverability while hunting and an enhanced sense of... Read more
How to Draw a Fly
"There's a fly in the buttermilk, shoo fly, shoo!" "Shoo, fly, don't bother me." These and other folk songs and nursery rhymes illustrate the universal struggle of... Read more
How to Draw an Angler Fish
Anglerfish represent a unique variety of fish, so named for their ability to "fish" for prey using a fleshy lure that dangles from their head. Large fang like... Read more
How to Draw a Lobster
Lobsters are crustaceans, invertebrates of the sea. Like crabs and insects, they wear their skeletons like armor on the outside of their bodies. Many species have intimidating large... Read more
How to Draw a Hippo
The hippopotamus, or hippo for short, is a large African mammal. It shares the title of second largest land mammal with the similarly sized white rhino, second only to the African... Read more
How to Draw an Orca
The orca, also called a killer whale, is a type of toothed whale. At up to 33 feet in length, it is the largest member of the dolphin family. Killer whales use 40 four-inch long teeth to capture prey such as... Read more
How to Draw a Beaver
Beavers are large aquatic rodents. There are two species of beavers, and they are native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Beavers are the second largest rodent in the... Read more
How to Draw a Kitten
For millennia, cats have been kept as pets and to control vermin. Cats may have been domesticated independently in Asia Minor and in northern Africa as much as... Read more
How to Draw a Donkey
Donkeys, also called burros, are small mammals related to the horse. The donkey has been used by man as a beast of burden for around 6,000 years. It is thought to have been domesticated from a... Read more
How to Draw a Chameleon
Chameleons are tree-dwelling lizards known for their color changing abilities and their long sticky tongue. Chameleons are native to Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and southern Europe. The highest concentration of chameleons occurs on... Read more
How to Draw a Buffalo
Buffalo, also called bison, are large grazing mammals related to cattle. There are two species of bison, one native to North America and the other to Europe. Both are known for the characteristic hump on their... Read more
How to Draw an Alligator or Crocodile
Alligators are large aquatic reptiles. There are two species of alligator, native to North America and China. Alligators are carnivores, often living in rivers or streams. Their dark coloration helps them to... Read more
How to Draw a Cute Starfish
Starfish, also called sea stars, are ocean dwelling animals. They live all over the world, from tropical coral reefs to frigid polar ice caps, from the... Read more
How to Draw a Sloth
Sloths represent five to six mammal species that live in the trees of South and Central America. They are known for moving very slowly. While they may resemble monkeys, they are not... Read more
How to Draw a Moose
The moose is the largest species of deer in the world. It is native to the northern reaches of North America, Europe, and Asia. Moose are unique in that they may... Read more
How to Draw a Hedgehog
The hedgehog is a small mammal native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. This animal is unique in that its back is covered in thousands of hard spines. When it feels threatened, the hedgehog... Read more