How to Draw a Wolf (Easy Step by Step)
This little wolf sits up straight with a wide head, pointy ears and a bushy tail. It is built from simple shapes: a zigzag-edged head, triangles for the ears, and ovals for the arms and feet. The zigzag fur on the cheeks and chest gives it lots of wolf personality.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a wolf step by step
How to Draw a Wolf · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: Head and pointy ears
Draw a wide head with a wavy, zigzag edge on both cheeks and a gently curved line along the bottom for the chin. On top, draw two pointy ears that lean outward a little.
Step 3: Inner ears
Inside each ear, draw a smaller triangle shape that follows the edge of the ear. This makes the inner ear.
Step 4: Eyes and nose
Draw two small round dots for eyes, spaced apart on the face. Between and below them, draw a rounded nose shaped like a little upside-down triangle.
Step 5: Muzzle, smile and neck
Draw a small oval around the nose for the muzzle, and a wavy smile inside it under the nose. Under the chin, draw two short curved lines that start the sides of the body.
Step 6: Arms and body
Draw two tall ovals on the sides for the arms, tucked against the body. Then add a short curved line at the bottom to finish the round body.
Step 7: Two round feet
At the bottom, draw two wide ovals side by side for the feet. Let them sit at the bottom corners of the body.
Step 8: The bushy tail
Next to the body on the right, draw a long curved tail that sweeps up and ends in a jagged point. Add one curved line inside it to show the fluffy fur.
Step 9: Zigzag chest fur
On the chest, draw a short zigzag line that goes up and down like a row of small mountains. This is the fluffy fur on the wolf's chest.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your wolf? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a wolf
- Draw the head wide and give the cheeks little zigzag points. Keep the chin line smooth and gently curved.
- Make the two ears about the same height. Start with the outer shape and then draw the smaller triangle inside each one.
- Draw the arm ovals and the foot ovals the same size on both sides, so the wolf looks balanced and sits up neatly.
Free wolf coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this wolf 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 wolf drawing
Try soft gray and white for the fur, with dark gray inside the ears and a black nose. For a creative twist, color the wolf in night colors like deep blue and purple, and add a big yellow moon behind it.
Wolf fun fact for kids
Wolves live in family groups called packs, and they howl to talk to each other. In open country, a wolf's howl can be heard from several miles away.
Questions about drawing a wolf
What shapes do I need to draw a wolf?
You need a wide head with zigzag cheeks, pointy triangle ears, and ovals for the muzzle, arms and feet. Add a curved shape for the tail and a zigzag line for the chest fur.
How do I make my wolf look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and round and set them wide apart. A rounded nose and a little wavy smile make the wolf look friendly.
How do I draw wolf fur?
Use zigzag lines instead of smooth ones. Short up-and-down points on the cheeks and chest look just like fluffy fur.
