How to Draw a Stegosaurus

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a large circle near the right side of the paper.

   This will be the guide for its nose. ,,, By this new circle, attach a long isosceles triangle, followed by a smaller circle and triangle. ,, The little circle that represent its nose should be below the level of this line. ,,, At the very tip of its tail, draw pairs of claw-like spikes.
   
   Add details on its feet. ,,,,
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   Step 2: Draw a smaller circle intersecting by the right side of the bigger circle.

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   Step 3: Draw a lightly stretched circle (vertically) below and just touching the large circle.

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   Step 4: From this latest drawn circle

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   Step 5: draw a large horizontal oval by the left side of it

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   Step 6: still just touching each other.

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   Step 7: For the tail

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   Step 8: attach a small circle on the other side of this large oval.

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   Step 9: Draw four polygons below the oval to represent the legs.

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    Step 10: Back at the circle that represent the head

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    Step 11: draw a slightly curved horizontal line across the center of it.

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    Step 12: Start tracing the body outline of this stegosaurus.

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    Step 13: Draw its eyes and mouth.

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    Step 14: Add a series of pentagon shaped plates at its back.

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    Step 15: Evaluate and polish drawing details.

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    Step 16: Erase unnecessary lines.

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    Step 17: Add skin details like spots of different sizes.

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    Step 18: Color the drawing as desired.

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