1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Start in the upper part of your page and a little to the left, because the tail goes on the right. Draw a round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
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This cartoon squirrel is made from a round head, a small body and a big curly tail. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 20 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon squirrel, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the pointy ears
On top of the head, draw two small pointy ears. Add one short line inside each ear.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes and cheeks
Draw two big round eyes in the middle of the face. Color them dark and leave a white dot in each one for the shine. Add a small pink oval on each cheek.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the nose and teeth
Between and below the eyes, draw a tiny round nose and color it dark. Under it, draw a small curvy smile and two little square front teeth.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a small body that is wider at the bottom. Inside it, draw an oval for the light tummy.
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6Step 6 of 7
Add the tail, paws and acorn
Behind the body on the right, draw a big thick tail that goes up past the head and curls over at the top. On the tummy, draw an acorn with a cap and a tiny stem, and two small paws holding it. At the bottom, draw two oval feet.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your squirrel
Color the head, ears, body, paws and tail orange brown. Use cream for the tummy and feet, brown for the acorn and dark brown for its cap. Color the cheeks pink and keep the eyes and nose dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon squirrel
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Leave room for the tail
Start the head a little to the left so the big tail fits on the right.
3
Thick, fluffy tail
Keep the tail wide all the way up so it looks soft and fluffy.
4
Tiny teeth
Two little front teeth make your squirrel look extra cute.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make a grey squirrel
Use grey fur and a white tummy for a grey squirrel.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon squirrel in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon squirrel easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it. For younger kids, skip the acorn and paws.
How do I draw a squirrel tail?
Draw a thick curved shape behind the body that goes up past the head and curls over at the top, like a big question mark.
What colors do I need for a cartoon squirrel?
Orange brown, cream, brown, dark brown, pink and black.
Is this a good fall drawing?
Yes. A squirrel holding an acorn is perfect for fall and autumn art projects.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
