Draw an Arctic Fox
Below you will learn how to draw an arctic fox. We're keepin' it simple and fun, perfect for all you beginners out there.
Grab your pencil and some drawing paper. First, we'll sketch the basic shape of the arctic fox. No need to stress; just follow along step by step.
Next up, we’ll add in those furry details that make an arctic fox so special. Use crayons or colored pencils for some color. If you want, outline with a black marker to make everything stand out.
Got all your materials? With just 50 minutes of your time, you'll have your very own arctic fox on paper! Remember, it's all about having fun and getting creative.
So let's get started! Don't worry if it’s not perfect. Every line and color is part of your unique style. Keep practicing and enjoy the process!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: Draw an Arctic Fox
Alright, today we're gonna draw an arctic fox in 15 simple steps. We'll keep it chill (lol), using basic shapes so you can get that fluffy look down pat. Grab your pencils and paper, and let's make this arctic fox come to life with some easy lines and curves. Follow along closely, and soon you'll have a fox staring back at you from your paper.
Outline the Head
Start by forming the furry outline of the arctic fox’s head.
Draw the Eyes
Draw two small, oval eyes.
Form the Snout
Outline a triangular-shaped nose. Then, add short curved lines to emphasize the snout.
Draw the Mouth
Draw two curved lines to form the mouth.
Add the Ears
On each side of the arctic fox’s head, draw two large, pointed ears.
Form the Body
Form the arctic fox’s fuzzy elongated body.
Draw the Legs
At the bottom of the body, draw four furry legs and form the shape of its paws. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
Attach the Tail
Draw a long, bushy tail attached to the end of its body.
Outline the Fur
Emphasize the arctic fox’s thick fur by adding short pointy lines all over its body and tail.
Add a Tundra Background
Draw jagged boulders in the background. Next, add smaller rocks around the arctic fox. Then, outline the ground by drawing a jagged horizontal line.
Draw Clouds
Add fluffy clouds in the sky.
Fill in the Eyes and Nose
Create black round pupils and add small white shimmer to them. Next, fill in the eyes with brown. Then, color the nose with black.
Shade the Arctic Fox
Add white and light gray shading along the arctic fox’s body, head, legs, and tail. Then, fill in the ears with light pink.
Color the Background
Shade the boulders and rocks with dark brown. Then, color the ground with a lighter shade of brown.
Add Shading to the Sky
Color the clouds with white, and fill in the sky with light blue.
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