How to Draw a Hyena
The secret of a hyena drawing is the back: it starts high at the shoulders and slopes down to the hips. Begin with a round head and short snout, add the sloping body and the long front legs, then the round ears and a short bushy tail. Spots go on last, so you can place them wherever you like.
Watch it come together
What you need
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Black marker or fine pen
- Tan and brown colored pencils
Steps
Step 1 of 7
Draw a round head with a short snout that points to the right.
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Draw the body so it is high at the shoulders and slopes down toward the hips.
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Add four strong legs, making the front legs longer than the back legs.
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Put two round ears on top of the head.
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Draw a short, bushy tail hanging down from the hips.
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Give the face a dark nose, a friendly eye and a small smile.
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Finish by covering the body with round spots.
All together
Your finished drawing. Now it is ready for color.
Ready to color?
Print the coloring page of this drawing in three levels, or color it on screen.
Go to the coloring pageTracing worksheet
Print the sheet and trace over the faint lines to practice before you draw on your own.
Questions and answers
- How do I make my hyena look friendly?
- Keep the mouth closed and draw a small curved smile under the dark muzzle. A round eye with a little dot and round ears make the face look curious and kind.
- How is drawing a hyena different from drawing a leopard?
- A leopard's back is mostly level and its tail is long. A hyena's back slopes down from high shoulders, its ears are round and big, and its tail is short and bushy.
