How to Draw a Raccoon in a Trash Can (Easy Step by Step)
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A raccoon peeking out of a trash can is a funny, friendly scene that kids love. It is built from simple shapes: a cap, a bowl-shaped can, two oval mask rings and a long striped tail. Once you can draw those, you can draw the whole thing.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a raccoon in a trash can step by step
How to Draw a Raccoon in a Trash Can · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Head sides
Draw two curved lines for the sides of the head. Make a short curve on the left that bends in a little at the bottom, and a curve on the upper right with a small hook for an ear.
Step 3: The trash can
Draw a long, flat shape across the bottom of the head for the rim. Then add a bowl shape below it, with sides that slant in a little toward the bottom.
Step 4: The cap
Draw a dome on top of the head like half a circle. Add a curved line across the bottom for the brim, and a tiny bump on top for the button.
Step 5: Mask, eyes and nose
Draw two puffy ovals joined in the middle, like a pair of goggles. Put a dot in each oval for eyes, then add a small round nose with a short line going down from it.
Step 6: Can stripes
Draw three straight lines from the top rim down to the bottom of the can. Keep them evenly spaced so the can looks sturdy.
Step 7: The striped tail
On the left, draw a long curvy sausage shape that bends at the bottom. Add two short lines across it for stripes.
Step 8: The curly sprig
On the right, draw a long curving line that starts at the rim and sweeps up. Add a second wavy line beside it so it looks like a stem.
Step 9: The leaves
At the top of the stem, draw a tall, skinny leaf shape. Then draw a rounded leaf on the right to finish the sprig.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your raccoon in a trash can? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a mouse with cheese or how to draw an owl with a book next.
Tips for drawing a raccoon in a trash can
- Draw the head sides first and the can second. The can overlaps the bottom of the head, so stop the head lines where they meet the rim.
- The mask is the trickiest part. Draw two ovals side by side first, then join them in the middle with a gentle dip.
- Keep the three stripes on the can straight and about the same distance apart. Use the edge of a ruler or card to guide you if you like.
Free raccoon in a trash can coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this raccoon in a trash can coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your raccoon in a trash can drawing
Try gray and black for the raccoon, a silver can and a bright red cap. For a creative twist, color the little sprig green and add trash treasures like a fish bone, an apple core or a banana peel around the can.
Raccoon in a trash can fun fact for kids
Raccoons have front paws with five long, bendy fingers that they use a lot like hands to pick up and feel their food.
Questions about drawing a raccoon in a trash can
What shapes do I need to draw a raccoon in a trash can?
You need a dome for the cap, two joined ovals for the mask, a flat rim and a bowl shape for the can, and a long curved sausage shape for the tail.
How do I make my raccoon look cuter?
Make the eye dots big and round, and keep the nose small. The cap and the little leafy sprig also add lots of charm.
How do I draw the striped tail?
Draw a long curved sausage shape on the left side of the can that bends at the bottom. Then add two short lines across it, spaced evenly apart, for the stripes.
