How to Draw a Squirrel with an Acorn (Easy Step by Step)
This squirrel is cute, chunky and easy to build from simple shapes. It starts with a cloud-shaped head and a round body, then adds ovals for the feet and paws and one big tall tail. The little acorn in its paws makes it feel like a real story.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a squirrel with an acorn step by step
How to Draw a Squirrel with an Acorn · 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: The round head
Draw a wide, round shape for the head, a little like a cloud. Make the bottom wider with a puffy cheek sticking out on each side.
Step 3: Two round ears
On top of the head, draw a half circle for each ear, one on the left and one on the right. Add a smaller half circle inside each ear.
Step 4: Eyes and smile
Draw two small dots for eyes, spaced wide apart in the middle of the face. Between them, draw a short line going down, then two little curves from its bottom for a happy smile.
Step 5: The round body
Under the head, draw two curved lines for the tummy. Start each one just below a cheek, let them bulge out to the sides and curve back in toward the bottom. Leave the bottom open for now.
Step 6: Two oval feet
At the bottom of the body, draw two flat ovals side by side for the feet. Leave a small gap between them.
Step 7: The long tail
Start at the top right of the head and draw a long, tall curve going down behind the body. Then draw a second curve inside it so the tail is wide, and end both lines by the right foot.
Step 8: The acorn top
In the middle of the tummy, draw a curved arch like a little hat for the top of the acorn. Add a short, curly stem on top.
Step 9: Paws and acorn bottom
Draw a small oval on each side of the acorn for the paws holding it. Then draw a rounded curve between them for the bottom of the acorn.
Step 10: Tail fur marks
Add three short curved lines inside the tail along its right edge, one near the top, one in the middle and one near the bottom. These make the tail look furry.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your squirrel with an acorn? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw an owl in a scarf or how to draw a kid raking leaves next.
Tips for drawing a squirrel with an acorn
- Draw the head wider than it is tall, with puffy cheeks at the bottom. That wide shape is what makes this squirrel look so round and sweet.
- The tail is the trickiest part. Draw one long curve first, then add the second curve beside it so the tail stays an even width.
- Draw the acorn before the paws. Then the paws can sit on the acorn, and it looks like the squirrel is really holding it.
Free squirrel with an acorn coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this squirrel with an acorn 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 squirrel with an acorn drawing
Try warm reddish brown for the fur, with a lighter tan for the tummy and the insides of the ears. For a creative twist, give the squirrel a rainbow tail or color the acorn gold, like a treasure.
Squirrel with an acorn fun fact for kids
Squirrels bury nuts and acorns to eat later, and they forget where some of them are. Those forgotten acorns can sprout into new oak trees.
Questions about drawing a squirrel with an acorn
What shapes do I need to draw a squirrel?
You need a cloud-like round shape for the head, a round body, and ovals for the feet and paws. The tail is two long curves side by side.
How do I make my squirrel look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and set wide apart, and add a tiny smile between them. Round cheeks and a big fluffy tail also help a lot.
How do I draw a squirrel tail?
Draw a tall curve starting at the top right of the head and going down to the foot, then add a second curve beside it so the tail is wide. Finish with a few short curved lines inside for fur.
