Learn how to sketch a cute and realistic chinchilla by breaking it down into simple shapes and smooth lines.

Step 1:

Mark the picture’s width and height, draw two ovals for the chinchilla’s head and body, and add a line through the center of its head.

Short tip: Keep the ovals light and loose — they help you set correct proportions from the start.

Step 2:

Outline the chinchilla’s body and add a guideline for its tail.

Short tip: Use soft curves to suggest the round, fluffy body shape.

Step 3:

Add guidelines to show where the chinchilla’s legs, mouth, and ears will go.

Short tip: These guide lines make it easier to place features accurately later.

Step 4:

Draw the shapes of the chinchilla’s legs and ears.

Short tip: Keep the legs short and rounded, and make the ears large for a cute look.

Step 5:

Draw the chinchilla’s toes, fingers, tail, and eyes in detail, and add more detail to its ears.

Short tip: Small details like toes and ear folds give the drawing more life and realism.

Step 6:

Add the claws and improve the whole chinchilla by adding more details.

Short tip: Refine the body curves and facial lines, but don’t press too hard yet.

Step 7:

Outline the chinchilla with thick and thin dark lines, add careful details and the ground underneath it, then erase all the guidelines.

Short tip: Use varied line thickness to show fur texture and make the final drawing stand out.