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How to Draw a Realistic Gorilla in 6 Steps

How to Draw a Realistic Gorilla in 6 Steps

Do you think that drawing a gorilla is difficult? Do you want to learn how to draw a realistic gorilla? 

Drawing a gorilla can be drawn easily in a matter of minutes!

In only 6 steps, you will have an awesome realistic drawing of a gorilla.

Let’s get started!

Drawing Supplies Needed

You can use any drawing supplies to draw a gorilla, but here are the best tools for drawing.

Step 1

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First, make a three-circle form to make a gorilla body.

Step 2

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Then make a circle shape and oval shape to form both hands.

Step 3

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Next, delete some of the shape of the circle then fix it form, body, head and add the form of both legs.

Step 4

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Delete other disturbing lines, and add mouth, nose, eyes. 

Step 5

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Give details on the fingers of his hand, and add texture details like his hair.

Step 6

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End by adding shading in all parts of his body.

Drawing a gorilla may seem difficult, but with these step-by-steps, you’ll be able to be more confident and draw these primates easily.

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How to Draw a Gorilla

how to draw a gorilla

Step-by-step instructions on how to draw a gorilla.

Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $0

Materials

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Or tablet and stylus

Tools

  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Or tablet and stylus

Instructions

      1. Step 1
        First, make a three-circle form to make a gorilla body. how to draw a gorilla step 1
      2. Step 2
        Then make a circle shape and oval shape to form both hands. how to draw a gorilla step 2
      3. Step 3
        Next, delete some of the shapes of the circle then fix its form, body, head, and add the form of both legs. how to draw a gorilla step 3
      4. Step 4
        Delete other disturbing lines, and add mouth, nose, eyes. how to draw a gorilla step 4
      5. Step 5
        Give details on the fingers of his hand, and add texture details like his hair. how to draw a gorilla step 5
      6. Step 6
        End by adding shading in all parts of his body. how to draw a gorilla step 6
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