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How to Draw a Crocodile

This activity revolves round the drawing of a sketch of a crocodile. It is elaborate and not for beginners. Guides have been made at the start to make the exercise smooth. Children would be filled with awe at the wide open mouth of the reptile, showcasing its sharp teeth.

Step 1: Make a triangular shape rounded at the corners.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 1

Step 2: Draw the guide for the body of the crocodile.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 2

Step 3: Sketch a circle at the back and make the upper part of the forelimb.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 3

Step 4: Draw arches at the ends that also act as guides.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 4

Step 5: Shape the elongated guide for the tail.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 5

Step 6: The guides for the open mouth is now made.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 6

Step 7: Start sketching the uneven upper jaw.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 7

Step 8: Make an uneven V-shape.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 8

Step 9: Draw the triangular teeth.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 9

Step 10: Sketch the tongue.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 10

Step 11: Make the small eye and the folds on the snout.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 11

Step 12: Start drawing the scaly dorsal part of the body and neck.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 12

Step 13: Draw the clawed forelimb and the belly.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 13

Step 14: Now comes the turn of making the hind limb.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 14

Step 15: Make the scaly upper part of the tail.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 15

Step 16: Shape the lower part of the tail that has multiple folds.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 16

Step 17: Draw lines on its back and the sketch the partially visible forelimb on the other side of the body.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 17

Step 18: Start drawing the box and eye-shaped scales on the body.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 18

Step 19: Do it for the entire body.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 19

Step 20: Detail the tail with tiny lines.

How to Draw a Crocodile Step 20
How to Draw a Crocodile Step by Step

The skin covering the body of the crocodile is rugged and uneven. That has been beautifully depicted in the sketch. The semi-aquatic creature has a long tail covered with spiky bony structures that adds to the roughness of its silhouette. It would be thrilling to render the animal on canvas.

Published by: Updated on July 16th 2019
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One response to “How to Draw a Crocodile”

  1. Derek Armstrong says:

    Can you please make a tutorial on How to Draw a Skeksis from the Dark Crystal on October 20, 2023?

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