How to Draw Totoro

Here is a simple guide on how to draw Totoro. He is a large, furry gray character from Japan and is often described as a guardian spirit of the forest.
The animated film featuring Totoro is loved by audiences around the world. All the steps in this guide are very simple, so you can easily complete the drawing.
You only need to pay close attention and draw carefully at every stage. Check that all your art supplies are ready and get started.
Time needed: 1 hour
How to Draw Totoro
- Prepare the base.
First you must draw the outline of the body using thin lines. Draw the oval-shaped head and add the torso which is also oval-shaped.
- Draw the head.
Start drawing individual parts of the body and in this step draw the outline of the head. Draw the small pointed ears, round eyes, nose, and mustache.
- Depict the belly.
Draw the large round belly and lateral contours of the torso. In the upper belly, add a few curly elements.
- Sketch out the upper paws.
From the head, depict down smooth lines and draw the paws that fit snugly against the body. Add the fingers at the bottom.
- Add the lower paws.
In the lower part of the body, add the short wide paws. At the very bottom, depict the small fingers, the ends of which are directed in different directions.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Take a close look at the drawing and if you find inaccuracies, then correct them at this stage. Carefully remove all extra lines in the drawing.
- Color the drawing.
To color the Totoro you will need dark gray, beige, and black. In the lower part of the belly, draw a darkened area.
So another fascinating drawing lesson has come to an end, and now you are convinced that drawing Totoro is very easy and interesting. Share your impressions in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on social networks, if you haven’t already, to be aware of all the new products.














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