1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Draw an oval head that is a little wider than it is tall. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Ferret
This cartoon ferret is an oval head, small round ears, a dark eye mask, a pink nose, a long body and a fluffy 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 15 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 ferret, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the ears
On top of the head, draw two small round ears with pink inside.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the mask and eyes
Draw a dark band across the eyes, like a little mask. Then draw two round eyes inside it with a white shine.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the nose and whiskers
Draw a small pink nose, a tiny smile and three whiskers on each side.
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Draw the body and tail
Under the head, draw a long body with a light tummy, and a long fluffy tail on the right.
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Add the arms and feet
Draw a small arm on each side and two feet at the bottom.
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Color your ferret
Brown for the body and tail, cream for the face and tummy, dark brown for the mask and feet, and pink for the nose and ears.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon ferret
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Eye mask
Draw the dark mask first, then put the eyes inside it.
3
Cream face
Keep the face light so the mask stands out.
4
Long tail
Make the tail long and fluffy.
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 it your own
Once you finish your ferret, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon ferret in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon ferret easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is a ferret a pet?
Yes. Ferrets are playful pets in many homes.
Why does a ferret have a mask?
Many ferrets have dark fur around the eyes that looks like a little mask.
What colors do I need for a cartoon ferret?
Brown, cream, dark brown and pink.
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.
