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🦖 How to Draw a Velociraptor | Easy Step-by-Step Guide

  • Writer: Mary
    Mary
  • 5 days ago
  • 4 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

Want to learn how to draw a velociraptor? 🦖 Whether you're a dinosaur lover or just love drawing cool creatures, this fun and easy step-by-step guide will help kids draw one of the fastest and smartest dinosaurs ever!


If you've ever searched “how do you draw a velociraptor” or “how to draw a raptor step by step,” this blog is for you. Grab your pencil and let’s bring this dino to life!


📌 Table of Contents


🦕 Introduction

Velociraptors are one of the most popular dinosaurs thanks to their cleverness, speed, and starring role in movies. Drawing a velociraptor is a great way for kids to practice shapes, lines, and creature details while having fun.

Let’s dive into how to draw a velociraptor the easy way!


🎨 Materials Needed

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To get started, you’ll need:

Paper or Sketchbook – A blank page for your dinosaur drawing. 📄

Pencil (HB or 2B) – Light pencils help with outlining the shape. ✏️

Eraser – To fix mistakes while sketching. 🔄

Black Marker or Fine Liner – For outlining and defining details. ✍️

Colored Pencils or Markers – To bring your velociraptor to life! Use:

  • Yellow (dark and light) for the body

  • Black for facial details

  • Green for details on body

Now let's start drawing our velociraptor dinosaur step by step!


✏️ How to Draw a Velociraptor Step-by-Step

Step 1: Draw the Head

1️⃣ Start with a rounded triangle shape for the head with a slightly pointed nose.

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2️⃣ Draw the velociraptor's head shape, considering the triangle shape.

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3️⃣ Add a small oval for the eye and a line for the mouth, curving slightly to show a fierce expression.

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Step 2: Sketch the Body and Neck

1️⃣ Draw a long curved line from the back of the head for the neck.

2️⃣ Sketch an oval-shaped body connected to the neck, angling it slightly forward to make it look fast and ready to move.

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Step 3: Add Legs and Feet

1️⃣ Draw two strong back legs starting from the bottom of the body.

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2️⃣ Each foot should have three toes with one curved, sharp claw to show its dino strength!


Step 4: Draw the Arms and Claws

1️⃣ Sketch two arms coming from the upper body.

2️⃣ Each arm should end in three long fingers with curved claws. Velociraptors had strong arms for grabbing prey!

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Step 5: Add the Tail and Details

1️⃣ Draw a long tail starting from the back of the body and curving upward slightly. This helps balance the velociraptor.

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2️⃣ Add more details to achieve a more realistic appearance.

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3️⃣ Add lines for skin texture or stripes for a cool design, then outline your drawing in black.

Color your velociraptor green, gray, or even orange - get creative! We use yellow and green for our velociraptor

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4️⃣ Apply a lighter yellow to the lower part of the neck and body, and use a lighter green on the dinosaur's back.

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🎉 Great job! Now you know how to draw a velociraptor step by step!


🌟 Fun Facts About Velociraptors

  • 🦖 Velociraptors were about the size of a turkey but very fast and smart.

  • 🐾 They may have had feathers, even though they looked like lizards!

  • 🎬 Velociraptors became super famous in the Jurassic Park movies.


If you want to draw more dinosaurs? Check out our step-by-step tutorials on 🦖 How to Draw a T-Rex Dinosaur.


🦖 Velociraptor Coloring Pages 🎨

Velociraptor Coloring Pages

🎨 Discover exciting Velociraptor coloring pages for kids! Free printable dinosaur sheets that help kids explore creativity and drawing skills.


🦖 Dive into creativity with free Velociraptor coloring pages! Print, color, and explore prehistoric fun perfect for young dinosaur fans!



FAQs

How do I draw a velociraptor easily?

Start with basic shapes like ovals and triangles, then build the body step by step. Keep it simple and fun!

Can I draw a cartoon velociraptor instead?

Of course! Use big eyes, a smiling face, and shorter claws for a friendly cartoon version.

What colors can I use for my raptor drawing?

Try green, brown, gray, or even add cool stripes or spots to make it your own!


🎉 Final Thoughts

You’ve just finished learning how to draw a velociraptor in a fun, simple way! Keep practicing, and try drawing other dinos like a T-Rex or triceratops next.


Be sure to explore more step-by-step drawing guides designed for kids on our blog. Happy sketching! 🎨🦖


In search of creative inspiration? Visit our Pinterest page for enchanting ideas!


Keep drawing and having fun with it, just like playing your favorite game every day! The more you draw, the better you'll get. Don't forget to check out our blog post about the power of drawing every day to learn more about how drawing can make you an even more awesome artist!


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