Dinosaurs · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a spinosaurus: long jaws and a raised back sail
Two long, narrow curves form an open mouth.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
What you will learn
Practice this visual check: First encircle a whole piece of raised dorsal sail, and then compare the length and opening direction of the upper and lower jaws.
Shapes and proportions
Two long, narrow curves form an open mouth. The dorsoventral line extends to the left to form the body and tail, a semi-arched sail is folded on the back, the hind legs are folded out under the abdomen, and small claws are added to the chest.
A common mistake
If the dorsal sail is drawn with scattered back spines, or the upper and lower edges of the mouth are not connected evenly, the characteristics will be lost.
How to fix it
First encircle a whole piece of raised dorsal sail, and then compare the length and opening direction of the upper and lower jaws.
Two long, narrow curves form an open mouth.
These three images are key-stage previews: the starting shape, the completed outline, and a new crayon color study. Follow the complete drawing sequence in LittlePaper. On paper, leave room around the first shape for the parts added later.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser, and crayons or colored pencils for color matching for this lesson.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
Position the basic shape first
Two long, narrow curves form an open mouth. Observe the position of the starting shape on the paper, leaving space for subsequent outlines and additional components.
Position the basic shape first · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect profiles and arrange parts
The dorsoventral line extends to the left to form the body and tail, a semi-arched sail is folded on the back, the hind legs are folded out under the abdomen, and small claws are added to the front chest. First encircle a whole piece of high-raised back sail, and then compare the length and opening direction of the upper and lower jaws.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
The trunk and limbs of Spinosaurus are green, the dorsal sail is orange, and the abdomen is creamy yellow. Apply the color first with light pressure, leaving the black outline, and then compare pairs of parts using the same color.
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft · Preview image 3 of 3
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “Draw a Spinosaurus” drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
