Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil

GRAY SQUIRREL

Step One First I use an HB pencil to sketch the basic shapes of the squirrel’s body, head, and tail. Then I add the legs and ears. I draw the vertical centerline on the face to help place the facial features, and I add curved lines to indicate the tree branch.

Step Two I refine the shapes and add details, including the individual toes and claws. Then I add some short, quick lines to the tail to show the direction of fur growth. I also add details to the branch.

Step Three I add the whiskers with the HB pencil; then I switch to a ...