Young Buck With Banded Antler Bases in Grass

A young buck stands in a three-quarter pose with its head turned to the left, looking out with a calm, wide eye. Tall branching antlers rise from small banded bases, and one large ear sticks out to the side. The slim neck, long thin legs and short tail are drawn in clean, simple outlines with plenty of open space inside. At the bottom, tufts of pointed grass and a few flat patches of ground surround the hooves. Try soft browns and tans on the body, then a darker shade on the antlers so the branches stand out. Teachers could use this free printable during a nature unit to talk about how male deer grow antlers and what they eat. The large shapes are easy for smaller hands, while the antler tips give older kids a bit of detail to work on.