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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.

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How to draw a squirrel, step by step

  1. 1Draw the big curled tail

    Draw the big curled tail.

  2. 2Curve down the squirrel’s back

    Curve down the squirrel’s back.

  3. 3Draw the front pointed ear

    Draw the front pointed ear.

  4. 4Draw the other ear

    Draw the other ear.

  5. 5Draw the forehead, nose and chin

    Draw the forehead, nose and chin.

  6. 6Draw the front arm

    Draw the front arm.

  7. 7Add the little fingers

    Add the little fingers.

  8. 8Draw the other arm

    Draw the other arm.

  9. 9Curve down the tummy

    Curve down the tummy.

  10. 10Draw the round haunch and front foot

    Draw the round haunch and front foot.

  11. 11Add the other foot and toes

    Add the other foot and toes.

  12. 12Draw the eye

    Draw the eye.

  13. 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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