How to Draw Zebra Stripes

Artist: Dawn / January 20, 2010
How to Draw Zebra Stripes

Step 1.


Okay, as you can see this is definitely going to be an ultra easy lesson to follow. All you have to do for the first step is draw out the line pattern that will make up your zebra stripes. You can use your own design, or follow the one you see before   

Step 2.


Here you will start filling in the lining shapes by drawing uneven rugged lines that will make your stripes look unique and brilliant. When you're done this step should come out looking like you just drew stream lines.

Step 3.


Add more rugged design lines like you see here to finish off your last drawing step, and there is no need to erase anything because all the lining you drew will be utilized with color.

Step 4.


Here is the pattern, and now you're ready to color them in black, or even brown. See how easy it was learning how to draw zebra stripes? Great job everyone!

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Artist: Dawn
Date Added: January 20, 2010
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Description: Animal prints is not only markings you will find on animals, nowadays you can find all sorts of patterns ranging from leopard designs, tiger stripes, and the more popular, zebra stripes. These patterns are used on clothing, jewelry, bedding, and accessories such as pocket books and wallets. This lesson is going to show you "how to draw zebra stripes, step by step”. But before I let you move on to the tutorial itself, let me just talk a bit about the zebra and their mysterious markings. For one, it was once believed that these animals where born all white, and had the black stripe pattern. This study was talked about when researchers came up with the theory based on the fact that zebras have white colored underbellies. After extensive research it was determined that the animals base color was dark, and the white stripes laid on top of their hides. What is certain however is that, not one zebra displays the same markings. All are born with their own unique pattern making every zebra different in their own way. Did you know that the stripes on these animals help zebras to recognize each other? It's true, because zebra have different stripes for each individual, they can tell each other apart because of this. The ones that are held captive in zoo's are also separated by their lining patterns. Drawing zebra stripes is a relatively easy concept because all you are initially doing is sketching out a striped pattern, and then filling it in with black ink, paint, or colored pencils. I have to go for now because there is still many lessons to upload. Have fun with this pattern based tutorial, and be sure to come back later to see what's new at Dragoart.com.

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