Observe the animal’s basic shapes
Break the body into simple forms
Sketch the head, torso, legs, and tail lightly
Add the main proportions first
Mark the placement of eyes, ears, and snout
Refine the outline of the body
Draw the legs, paws, hooves, or feet
Add facial features
Include fur, feathers, scales, or skin texture
Erase unnecessary construction lines
Add shading and shadows
Review proportions and adjust details