Drawings of Wolves

So, you've decided to try doing some drawings of wolves? Animal drawings are quite challenging for beginner artists but you won't know how well you'll do unless you give it a try.

Here is an outline of a wolf for you to copy and practice sketching this animal.

This template for wolf drawings was not easy to do with a felt tip pen. Everytime I did the outline, it looked like the wolf was laughing!

Use this outline to copy your wolf pencil drawings and keep copying until you are satisfied you've got it right.

Then once that's accomplished, you can add in the details. Keep in mind that the wolf has long hair.

The tongue has not been included in the outline so you can draw it in, hanging over the bottom lip.

Facts About Wolves

The wolf has long hair and his tail is quite bushy.

People are afraid of wolves but little do they know, the wolf avoids us as much as possible.

A wolf is one of the largest members of the dog family.

It looks alot like a german shepherd with similar coloring but the legs are longer and his head and feet are bigger.

The wolf preys on large hoofed animals like deer and moose.

A pack of wolves generally consists of around eight members and they live in an area called a territory.

Howling wolves loudly warn other wolves to stay out of their territory otherwise the visiting wolves will be attacked.

We associate the wolf with evil and we use sayings like "a wolf in sheep's clothing" to describe a person who is friendly but has bad intentions.

So the poor old wolf isn't held in high esteem by us.

Some Encouragement

I have been using plain A4 photocopy paper to do my drawings of wolves. It's just as good as any sketch pad.

If you have been drawing for a little while, see how you go doing a few wolf drawings. If you find it too difficult, just keep practicing any subject that you enjoy and you'll automatically improve that way.

You really do improve each time. I did these drawings of wolves when I first started to draw. I am still happy with them although I'd like to think I can draw better than that now - quite a few years later!

Please remember to continue to put a date on all of your sketches.

I guess it's lucky I do my drawings in pencil, I can keep rubbing out until I get a good likeness. I just love my erasers!

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