How to Draw a Baboon

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with the head.

   Draw a circle and an oval for the dog-like muzzle.
   
   Add in guidelines for the face, connecting the shapes and a few where the eyes will be. , Sketch in the nose, mouth, and ears.
   
   Start adding fur if you'd like, around the back of the head and the snout. , Put a large circle below that, and a small oval for the posterior.
   
   Add in a relatively short, thick tail. , Shape the hands; give them long fingers gripping the ground as shown in the image. , The baboon's back right leg should be in front of the body and the left leg should be behind it, as though he's taking a step forward. , Finish filling in the fur.
   
   The back right leg should be the furriest, and there should be tufts on the stomach. , Use mostly brown or black (typical baboon colors) or in the pattern of Rafiki from The Lion King.
   
   Make sure no excess guidelines remain.
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   Step 2: Draw two small circles for the eyes and a line over that as shown.

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   Step 3: Draw an oval for the neck.

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   Step 4: Draw two thin ovals for the arms.

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   Step 5: Draw another set of ovals for each legs and a larger set of hand-like feet.

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   Step 6: Sketch in the outline.

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   Step 7: Outline your baboon and add color.

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