How to Draw a Skunk
We bring to your attention a new lesson in which we will show you how to draw a skunk. We promise that you will have an interesting and useful pastime ahead of you.
This lesson is about drawing wild animals and now you will learn how to draw a skunk. The skunk is known for its ability to emit a foul odor when threatened. Even formidable predators avoid a meeting with a skunk.
The skunk has a thick coat and a long fluffy tail. The skunk is black with a white patch that starts at the top of the head, splits into two stripes on the shoulders, and merges into one stripe at the tip of the tail.
Time needed: 1 hour
How to Draw a Skunk
- Prepare baselines.
Draw the main parts of the skunk’s body in the form of rounded shapes. Draw a smooth connecting line at the top.
- Add the limbs and tail.
With the help of several curved lines, depict the front and hind limbs, the outline of the back, and indicate the location of the tail.
- Depict the head.
Carefully trace the head along the contour, giving it the correct pointed shape. Draw the ear, eyes, and nose.
- Draw the outline of the torso.
Using jagged zigzag lines, add the fur, thereby depicting the outline of the back, chest, and belly.
- Sketch out the front paws.
Draw the short front paws, add the fingers and sharp claws. Draw the thick hair on the back of the paw.
- Draw the hind legs.
Using uneven zigzag lines, draw the outline of the hind leg and the back of the body. Draw the feet, and add the fingers and claws.
- Depict the tail.
Now you have to draw the big fluffy tail that is raised up. Select the individual spiky strands of the fur.
- Detail the color.
Using jagged lines, outline the white stripes on the skunk’s body. Draw the spots on the head and on the tail.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Carefully remove any extra lines from the drawing and correct any mistakes as needed to prepare your drawing for coloring.
- Color the drawing.
For coloring the fur, you will need different shades of gray. Color the nose pink.
Now you have learned how to draw one of the most unusual creatures on our planet. We will wait for your feedback and ideas for the next drawing lessons. Follow us on social media if you haven’t already.