This fun drawing explores different textures, such as tree bark and fur. This is another drawing that could easily be made into a greeting card. It could also be framed and given to your favorite niece or nephew.
STEP 1 Sketch the Faces
Observe the basic shapes that make up the raccoons’ faces before beginning. Using a 4H pencil, sketch ovals to represent the outlines of the raccoon’s faces. Sketch vertical lines for the centers of their faces and horizontal lines for the placement of their eyes, which are below the middles of the ovals. Next, draw small ovals for the snouts.
STEP 2 Continue Refining the Faces and Indicate the Tree
Add shapes representing the eyes, ears and noses. Draw the hole, trunk and small oval for the paw.
STEP 3 Erase Extra Lines
Erase guidelines with a kneaded or white vinyl eraser before continuing with your drawing.
STEP 4 Add Details to the Raccoons
Add lines to indicate important details, including guidelines to indicate the markings on the raccoons’ faces, the the paw and the tree bark.
STEP 5 Begin Adding Values
Still using a 4H pencil, begin adding the lighter values to the raccoons and the tree.
STEP 6 Add Dark Values
Now, using a 4B pencil, add the dark values. Keep small highlights in the eyes to suggest their glossiness.
STEP 7 Add Middle Values and Finishing Details
Add fur and finishing details with an HB pencil, checking the range of your values with the value scale. Lighten or darken areas as needed. Sign and date your drawing.
Little Rascals
Graphite on drawing paper
11" × 14" (28cm × 36cm)