Today I’ll be breaking down how to draw a rhino’s head side view. The profile angle really highlights the horns and gives a clear structure to work with. The drawing isn’t very complex, but you’ll want to focus on proportion and the shape of the horns to get it looking correct.
Key Features To Pay Attention To When Drawing The Rhino Head
- Large primary horn curving slightly upward
- Smaller secondary horn placed behind the first
- Rounded ear shape with internal folds
- Small eye with simple surrounding wrinkle lines
- Thick head outline showing the strong jaw and wide snout
- Slight nostril opening near the front of the nose
- Skin folds and wrinkles around the cheek and lower jaw
After you complete this rhino, you can also try drawing other large animals in profile like an elephant head side view, hippo profile, or explore the guides for other related animals like male and female lions to practice different shapes and proportions.
Color Markings I Use For This Guide
To keep each step easy to follow, I use the following color indicators in the guide:
- Red Color: shows the current step you are working on.
- Black Color: shows the lines you have already drawn in previous steps.
- Grey Color: shows the basic sketch outlines to help you place the elements correctly.
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Once you complete your rhino head drawing, you can share it in the comments under the pinned post on Pinterest. Many artists share their versions there, and it’s always great to see different styles on the same subject.
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