Squirrel pencil drawings
Squirrel drawings in plain pencil: a squirrel holding a nut, a squirrel hugging a big mushroom, a squirrel peeking out of a tree hollow, a squirrel with a pine cone on a branch and a squirrel sleeping on leaves. There is also a fairy tale squirrel in a little house with nuts, a jumping squirrel and realistic squirrels with shaded fur.
Start with a light HB outline: a circle for the head, an oval for the body and a curled tail. Add fur and shadows with a soft pencil using short strokes in the direction of the fur.
All drawings in this collection
10 drawings
Squirrel in a tree hollow pencil drawing to copy
A cute squirrel peeks out of a round tree hollow with its paws on the edge and a fluffy tail behind. The bold, simple outline is easy for kids to copy.
Jumping squirrel pencil drawing to copy
A squirrel leaps through the air with its front paws stretched forward and its fluffy tail behind. Light shading shows the fur, making it a good pick for more confident artists.
Squirrel with a mushroom pencil drawing to copy
A squirrel hugs a big mushroom, its tail curled into a swirl. Bold lines and simple shapes make it an easy squirrel drawing for kids and beginners.
Squirrel holding a nut pencil drawing
A squirrel sits holding a nut in its paws, with a big curled tail behind it. The simple bold outline is easy to copy, even for young kids.
Realistic squirrel pencil drawing
A squirrel with tufted ears sits sideways, its fluffy tail raised. Dense shading shows the fur, so it suits those learning to draw animals realistically.
Pencil drawing of a playful squirrel to copy
A squirrel in pencil that looks playful and brings movement to your composition.
Pencil drawing of a squirrel with a nut to copy
A squirrel with its nut in pencil, a natural, charming accent that captures its habits.
Capybara in a hot spring pencil drawing
A capybara soaks up to its chest in a round pool with a folded towel on its head and sleepy, happy eyes. Fine fur strokes suit kids who already draw a little.
Penguin on an ice floe pencil drawing
A cute penguin stands on a small ice floe with ripples spreading across the water. Thick black lines and big eyes make it a simple scene for kids.
Round lace snowflake pencil drawing to copy
A round lacy snowflake like a paper cutout, with hearts, little trees and arrows in a symmetrical pattern. Copy it, cut it out of paper and stick it on a window.
Questions and answers
Which squirrel is easiest to draw in pencil?
The squirrel with a nut or the one with a mushroom: they have a bold outline, a round head and a tail drawn in one line. Then try the squirrel in a tree hollow and the sleeping squirrel on leaves.
How do you draw a fluffy squirrel tail in pencil?
First sketch the tail lightly as a question mark. Then show the fur with short strokes from the base to the tip, making them a little longer along the edges. Keep the middle of the tail lighter and darken the edge with a soft 2B pencil.
How do you draw a realistic squirrel?
Sketch an oval body, a round head and a big tail. Draw the eye with a highlight and the tufts on the ears, then shade the fur with short lines in the direction it grows. The darkest areas are on the back and tail, the lightest on the chest.