How to Draw a Raccoon and a Bird in Fall (Easy Step by Step)
A sleepy raccoon with a tiny bird on its head is a sweet fall scene. It is built from simple shapes: a wide head, a pear-shaped body, tilted ovals for the mask, striped tails and pointy leaves. Kids will love filling in the dark mask and the striped tails.
- Medium
- 20 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 and a bird in fall step by step
- Tips for drawing a raccoon and a bird in fall
- Free raccoon and a bird in fall coloring page
- How to color your raccoon and a bird in fall drawing
- Raccoon and a bird in fall fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a raccoon and a bird in fall
- More easy animal drawings
How to draw a raccoon and a bird in fall step by step
How to Draw a Raccoon and a Bird in Fall · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Head, left side, first patch
Draw the top of a wide head with two pointy ears and a fluffy cheek point on each side. Let the left cheek line keep going down into the side of the body, then fill in one tilted oval patch on the face.
Step 2: Right side of body
Start under the right cheek and draw a curved line down to the ground. This finishes the sitting body, a little wider at the bottom.
Step 3: Second mask patch
Draw a second tilted oval on the other side of the face and fill it in dark. Make it slant the same way as the first one, like a mask.
Step 4: Nose and smile
Between the two patches, draw a tiny nose. Under it, add a short line down and two little curves for a happy smile.
Step 5: Feet, toes and tail base
At the bottom of the body, draw two bumpy feet with short lines above them for toes, and fill the feet in dark. On the left, draw a small dark band where the tail will start.
Step 6: Left tail outline
Draw a curved leaf shape beside the left side of the body for the fluffy tail, joining the dark band. On the right, add a short curved line by the ground and a tiny curve above it to start the other tail.
Step 7: Right tail stripes
On the right, draw the big curved tail with curved bands across it. Fill every other band in dark to make stripes.
Step 8: The little bird
Above the head, draw a small round bird body with a pointy beak on one side and a little tail on the other.
Step 9: Bird details and leaves
Give the bird a dot eye and a curved wing line, then add two tiny legs that reach down to the raccoon's head. Draw a pointy oval leaf on the ground on each side of the raccoon.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your raccoon and a bird in fall? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a raccoon and a bird in fall
- Draw the head wide, then add the pointy ears and cheek points so both sides look even.
- The two mask patches should tilt the same way on each side. Draw one, then match it on the other.
- Draw each tail as a big curved leaf shape. Add the curved stripe lines after, and fill in every other band.
Free raccoon and a bird in fall coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this raccoon and a bird in fall 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 and a bird in fall drawing
Color the raccoon soft gray with dark gray patches, feet and tail stripes, and make the bird bright blue or red. For a fun twist, color the leaves in warm fall shades like orange, red and gold.
Raccoon and a bird in fall fun fact for kids
Raccoons have very sensitive front paws that they use to feel things. They often dip their food in water before they eat it.
Questions about drawing a raccoon and a bird in fall
What shapes do I need to draw a raccoon?
You need a wide rounded shape for the head, a pear shape for the body, and two big leaf shapes for the tails. Add pointy ears and tilted ovals for the mask.
How do I make my raccoon look cuter?
Make the head extra wide and the mask patches big. A small nose and a gentle smile make the face look friendly.
How do I draw a small bird easily?
Start with a round body, add a small pointy beak and a little tail. A dot eye, a curved wing line and two tiny legs finish it.
