Characters · A drawing idea for little artists
How to Draw a Cute Woodland Critter for Kids
A round little character with big eye patches, tiny paws and a warm brown coat. Give this woodland friend a name of its own.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
This imaginary woodland critter has a tall rounded body, oversized eye patches and little oval paws. Its face supplies most of the expression, so the surrounding shape can stay simple. Children can name the character and decide what sort of woodland adventure it might have.
Three selected pictures show the starting outline, the face and paw details, and the brown crayon finish. These are highlights from a longer drawing sequence. Keep plenty of room inside the outline for the broad face patches, and use LittlePaper for the smaller steps that connect the character.
A few things to start with
Paper, a pencil, brown crayons and a very light blue or cream for the eye patches. Keep the eyes darker than the surrounding face. Draw digitally with the guided sequence in LittlePaper on iPad or iPhone.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
A tall rounded silhouette
Start with a dome-like arch and a short base. This single large shape will hold most of the character. Keep the outline light while deciding how wide it should be; the eye patches will need more space than the tiny paws.
A tall rounded silhouette · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Big eye patches and little paws
The later outline includes two small top tufts, large eye patches, round eyes, an oval nose and a little curved smile. Oval paws sit near the base. Notice how the broad face shapes occupy most of the character, leaving the body details simple.
Big eye patches and little paws · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
A warm brown little friend
Brown crayon covers the outer body and center of the face, while the eye patches stay pale. Dark pupils make the expression easy to read. Try a light blue tint in the pale areas, leaving plenty of white paper texture.
A warm brown little friend · Preview image 3 of 3
A little practice goes a long way
Make room for your own ideas.
Make the outer arch broad and smooth, with a simple base. The character feels softer when the sides curve gently instead of meeting in sharp corners.
Keep the two eye patches large enough to hold the eyes with some pale space around them. The patches do not need to match perfectly.
Color the brown areas with short strokes in changing directions. Leave the face patches much lighter so the little nose and smile stay visible.
A few drawing questions
What animal is this woodland character?
This page treats it as an imaginary woodland critter rather than a realistic animal. The big eye patches, little paws and rounded body are the features to focus on. Children can invent a name and a story for it.
How do I keep the face from disappearing in the brown color?
Keep the large eye patches very pale and the pupils dark. Color lightly near the nose and mouth so the original lines remain clear.
Does the preview show all the character drawing steps?
No. These three pictures show selected stages. LittlePaper includes the full guided drawing sequence with the smaller additions between them.
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open this drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
