Raccoon Drawing
Grab your pencils 'cause we're about to create a raccoon drawing. Today, we'll break down this adorable critter into simple shapes, making it easy enough for everyone. Forget about making it perfect; it's all about having fun and learning as we go.
First, we'll shape the head, ears, nose, and more. We'll draw in in some cool details like eye patches and paw claws. Trust me, by the end of this, you'll be shocked at how good it looks. On top of that, we'll add some sweet coloring and shading. So, get ready to unleash your inner artist and let’s sketch this raccoon together!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: Raccoon Drawing
This lesson keeps it real simple. We'll start with basic shapes, then add more details as we go. Get ready to work those grays and black for depth. Trust me, you'll love those white little shiny spots in the eyes and nose. Scroll down and let's make that raccoon drawing happen!
Form the Head
Begin by drawing a furry outline of the raccoon’s head.
Attach the Ears
Attach the raccoon’s triangular-shaped ears on top of its head.
Outline the Nose
Form the oval outline of its nose.
Draw the Mouth
Draw the curving outline of its mouth attached to the base of its nose.
Outline the Eyes
Draw two small circles for its eyes.
Add the Eye Patches
Add the elongated outline of the raccoon’s eye patches around its eyes.
Form the Front Legs
Form the raccoon’s furry, upright front legs.
Draw the Front Paws
Form its front paws with sharp claws as shown.
Outline the Body
Draw two curving lines to outline the furry raccoon’s body.
Attach the Hind Legs
Form the shape of its folded hind legs. Then, draw its elongated hind paws.
Attach the Tail
Attach its long fluffy tail to the back of its body.
Fill in the Eyes and Nose
Fill in the eyes and nose with black. Then, add a white spot near the centers.
Color the Ears, Eye Patches, Paws and Tail
Use a dark shade of gray to fill in the inner ears, eye patches, paws and the rings of fur on its tail.
Fil in the Body
Fill in the raccoon’s body with gray.
Add Shading to the Face and Underbelly
Add a light shade of gray to the raccoon’s outer ears, face and underbelly.
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