How to Draw a Squirrel: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a squirrel in 13 easy steps
A sitting squirrel with a big curled tail, pointed ears and little paws.
Build your picture in 13 named parts, from the main shapes to the smaller details. Follow the smooth guides online, lifting your pen between separate lines, or work through each part on paper at your own pace.
How to draw a squirrel, step by step
1Draw the big curled tail
Draw the big curled tail.
2Curve down the squirrel’s back
Curve down the squirrel’s back.
3Draw the front pointed ear
Draw the front pointed ear.
4Draw the other ear
Draw the other ear.
5Draw the forehead, nose and chin
Draw the forehead, nose and chin.
6Draw the front arm
Draw the front arm.
7Add the little fingers
Add the little fingers.
8Draw the other arm
Draw the other arm.
9Curve down the tummy
Curve down the tummy.
10Draw the round haunch and front foot
Draw the round haunch and front foot.
11Add the other foot and toes
Add the other foot and toes.
12Draw the eye
Draw the eye.
13Add the smile
Add the smile.
Time to color!
Try an orange coat, a cream tummy and a chestnut tail.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this drawing?
- There are 13 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- Can I print this drawing?
- Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
- How can I color the finished picture?
- Try an orange coat, a cream tummy and a chestnut tail. In the drawing tool, tap an area to fill it, then add your signature and save your picture.
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