Draw Kitsune
Young artists, get ready for an exciting journey into the mystical world of kitsune in today’s drawing adventure!
Tailored for young artists and beginners, this step-by-step lesson is a delightful guide to craft your very own kitsune, a mythical fox spirit with deep roots in Japanese culture. Explore the art of drawing while learning about the cultural significance of kitsune.
Every drawing step is thoughtfully laid out, making the process both enjoyable and straightforward. Plan on spending approximately 20 minutes on this creative endeavor, but feel free to extend the adventure, especially if you decide to add a unique background to your kitsune masterpiece.
Discover the joy of drawing and gain insights into Japanese folklore with this easy-to-follow lesson. Immerse yourself in the magic of kitsune!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw Kitsune Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this lesson, we will begin with a new piece of paper and discover to draw kitsune in a series of 6 steps. We will proportion out the proportions of each part of the kitsune.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Form The Head
Start by making an outline of the kitsune’s head. Add pointed ovals for the eyes, and a triangle for the nose. Then, draw some curvy lines for its snout and mouth.
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Add The Ears
Draw pointy ears on both sides of the kitsune’s head.
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Draw The Body
Create large circles to draw the kitsune’s prayer bead necklace. Then, form the elongated shape of its body.
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Attach The Legs
Add the shape of its legs attached to its body as shown. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
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Add The Tails
Kitsunes are known for their many tails. Draw the kitsune’s long bushy tails.
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Complete The Kitsune Drawing
Let’s add some color to our drawing of the kitsune, a playful fox spirit! First, fill in the eyes and nose with a black crayon. Next, use a vibrant red crayon to shade the necklace. Now, color the snout and tip of its tails with white. Then, color the rest of its body with shades of orange.
Draw Kitsune PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw Kitsune. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!