How to Draw a Squirrel

b Class Description

In this fun and informative drawing class, you’ll learn how to capture the charm and energy of a squirrel using pencil only. From soft tufts of fur to a glowing sunlit edge, this class guides you through techniques that bring realism and life into your animal drawings.

Perfect for beginner to intermediate artists, this class focuses on creating depth and contrast using smart shading techniques and simple tools.

During the Class You Will Learn:

🌫️ What the bokeh effect is and how it can help create soft, appealing backgrounds
🐾 How to draw short, soft fur on the face and body
🖌️ How to render long, flowing fur on the tail using layering and direction
🌞 How to handle tricky lighting situations, especially when the light is coming from behind the subject
🍂 How to draw random foliage that looks loose, natural, and realistic
🧠 Plus extra tips on texture, depth, and keeping your shading clean and effective

Enhance Your Pencil Drawing Confidence

🧰 Practical Pencil Techniques: You’ll learn to combine soft shading with sharp detail to give your drawing a professional finish—without it looking overworked.
🧠 Build Visual Awareness: Master how to “see” fur flow and lighting shifts, so your drawings feel more alive and believable.
🎓 Great for Practice: This is a fantastic drawing to help develop your animal drawing skills in a relaxed and rewarding way.

Bring This Playful Squirrel to Life

By the end of the class, you’ll not only have a wonderful squirrel drawing—you’ll also have new techniques in your drawing toolbox that will make every future animal portrait easier and more realistic.

Grab your pencils and let’s get sketching!