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How to draw Triceratops

Learn to draw triceratops in five picture steps. Begin with oval body, then build up to face and toes. Draw in your browser, color the finished model, or practice with its tracing outline.

Finished example: Triceratops
Finished example: Triceratops

Five picture steps

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  1. Step 1

    Begin with oval body. Leave room around the shape for the next parts.

  2. Step 2

    Add long tail. Compare its position with the first step.

  3. Step 3

    Draw frill and horns. Keep the earlier shapes visible as you work.

  4. Step 4

    Build in straight legs. Look at where these parts touch the earlier shapes.

  5. Step 5

    Finish with face and toes. Choose your own colors or follow the finished example.

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