How to Draw a Skunk
Learn how to draw a skunk step by step. This page keeps every skunk lesson in one place, like a cute black cartoon skunk with a white stripe and a big fluffy tail. Each lesson shows one step at a time in pencil, so it is easy to follow.
What makes a cartoon skunk
Black fur, a thin white stripe from the nose up over the head, a white muzzle and a big fluffy tail with a white stripe. The white stripes are what tell everyone it is a skunk.
Tips for drawing a skunk
- Draw the stripe on the head thin at the bottom and wider at the top.
- Make the tail big and bushy, curving up.
- Add a white stripe along the tail too.
- Leave a white shine in the eyes so they show on the black fur.
Questions people ask
How do you draw a skunk for kids?
Draw a wide head with cheek fluff, two ears, eyes, a white stripe up the forehead and a white muzzle with a nose. Then add a body, legs and a big fluffy tail with a white stripe.
What colors do you use for a cartoon skunk?
Black or very dark grey for the fur, white for the stripes, muzzle and tummy, and pink for the inner ears.
Why do skunks have white stripes?
The bold black and white colors warn other animals to stay away, because skunks can spray a bad smell.