Please PAUSE the "How to Draw a Tasmanian Devil" video after each step to draw at your own pace.
For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin.
Step 1: Draw a big circle as a guide for the tasmanian devil's body. The circle doesn't have to be perfect. It's just a guide.
Step 2: Draw an arc on the left side of the circle to finish up the guide for the tasmanian devil's body. The end result should be a shape similar to an egg.
Step 3: Draw a smaller circle on the left side as a guide for the head. The circle should be a little over half the size of the original circle, and the edge should graze the arc.
Step 4: Inside the circle, draw two intersecting lines. These lines will help you place the tasmanian devil's facial features later.
Step 5: Draw an arc on the left side of the tasmanian devil's head as a guide for the muzzle.
Step 6: Draw a small arc inside the head on the right side as a guide for the tasmanian devil's ear.
Step 7: Draw two lines that connect the head and body to form the tasmanian devil's neck.
Step 8: Draw four lines under the body as guides for the tasmanian devil's legs. Bend the lines forward a bit to indicate where the feet will be.
Step 9: Draw two lines that start wide and then come to a point on the right side. This will be a guide for the tasmanian devil's tail.
That's it for the initial sketch! From this point on, press harder with your pencil to get a more defined sketch.
Step 10: Draw the tasmanian devil's eye on the upper left side of the head using the lines as guides for placement. The shape of the tasmanian devil's eye is similar to a greater-than sign (>) with a couple of arcs to the left of it for the eyeball. Shade the inside of the eye except for a tiny circle to represent glare. Add a darker value near the middle of the eye for the tasmanian devil's pupil. Thicken the lines that make up the eye and darken them a bit more.
Step 11: Draw the tasmanian devil's nose on the tip of the arc on the left side. Draw the outer edge of the nose first as a curved line. Then add the nostril inside as a small curved slit. Close up the right side of the nose using quick, short strokes to represent fur.
Step 12: Draw the rest of the tasmanian devil's muzzle using the arc as a guide. Under the nose, draw a long line using quick, short strokes for the furry mouth. Draw another line under the mouth for the lower jaw.
Step 13: Draw the tasmanian devil's ear by using the arc in the head as a guide. Follow the basic path of the arc and make the line darker and pointier at the top. Draw a series of curved lines inside the shape to represent the inner ear structure. Draw a few quick, short strokes at the base of the ear for the fur and draw another line on top for the ear on the other side.
Step 14: Draw the rest of the tasmanian devil's head using the initial circle as a guide. Use quick, short strokes for a furry texture. Tasmanian devils have powerful jaws, so draw a jaw line that dips low.
Step 15: Use the lines on the left as guides to draw the tasmanian devil's first front leg. Lightly sketch the shape of the leg as you follow the path of the line. When you get the structure of the leg right, darken the lines. Draw the digits in front using a few curved lines. Add the claws on the tips of the digits. Draw the front foot on the other side using the other line as a guide. Sketch the shape lightly at first as you follow the path of the line. Then darken the foot when you have the right structure. Draw the digits and claws at the end of the tasmanian devil's foot.
Step 16: Use the lines on the right as guides to draw the hind legs using the same technique. Remember to sketch lightly at first to get the structure of the leg right. The top part of the leg is a bit thicker at the top than the front legs. Use quick, short strokes as you draw for the fur. The hind feet are also a bit longer than the front feet. Most of the hind leg on the other side is behind the first leg, so only draw the visible part of the foot.
Step 17: Use the remaining lines as guides to draw the tasmanian devil's body and tail. Use quick, short strokes on the underside of the body to represent the furry texture.
Step 18 (optional): For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the lines. It's okay to leave some behind. Also re-draw any final sketch lines that you may have accidentally erased.
Final Step (optional): Add some shading to your tasmanian devil drawing to give it more dimension and volume. Pick the direction of the light source when shading so that the shadows are consistent with it. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. Don't worry too much about the shading if you're going to add more value to your drawing later.
Add a cast shadow underneath. This helps ground the tasmanian devil so it doesn't appear to be floating.
You can add more value throughout your tasmanian devil drawing for extra detail. The fur of tasmanian devils is pretty dark, so press down on your pencil as you add more value. Tasmanian devils have a portion of white fur on their chests, so leave the area under the head blank. Add the value using strokes that go in the general direction of the fur. Adding the darker value can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. Tasmanian devils also have a small patch of white fur on their rump at the base of the tail, so add a lighter value there. When learning how to draw animals, it's a good idea to use reference for a more accurate drawing. And don't forget to pause the "How to Draw a Tasmanian Devil" video to draw at your own pace.
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