How To Draw A Stuffed Animal
Drawing a stuffed animal doesn’t have to be intimidating! With a basic understanding of proportions, a few simple supplies and a little bit of creativity, you can create a one-of-a-kind stuffed animal. Here, we’ll teach you how to draw a stuffed animal with ease.
Gather Your Supplies
The first step to drawing a stuffed animal is to gather your supplies. You will need something to draw on – paper, poster board, a canvas, etc. You’ll also need something to draw with – pencils, pens, markers, etc. When drawing stuffed animals, it’s helpful to have references. Look online or around your home for pictures of stuffed animals to get inspiration and help composing the piece. Lastly, you’ll want a few embellishments to add detail, like fabric and yarn, thread, and stuffing.
Draw The Basic Shape Of The Animal
Using your references as a guide, sketch out the most basic shape of your stuffed animal. This could be just basic shapes or a more detailed sketch – whichever you feel most comfortable with. To help create a balanced stuffed animal add a few simple elements, like two eyes, a mouth and two ears. When sketching an animal’s face, add depth by having the eyes be on different planes and draw the outline of the face in a slightly curved line. Make sure to add a few lines to the parts of the stuffed animal that will be sewn together.
Fill In With Details
Next, work on your stuffed animal’s small details! Add details to the eyes and the mouth and nose. You can also add lines or bumps to the stuffed animal’s fur to suggest texture and bulk. You can draw or sketch in fur patterns like stripes, or swirls, or chevrons. You can also add details like patches or bows. Once you’re happy with the details, use your references for proportions to create the body shape for the stuffed animal.
Add Color & Textures
At this point, you can choose to add color and texture, or leave your stuffed animal black and white. You can use paint, markers, crayons, or colored pencils to fill in the details. If you want to give your stuffed animal some texture, you can use fabric and yarn. Using fabric in different colors and textures can add a unique dimension to your creation. Layer different pieces of fabric and draw lines to seam together the pieces.
Put It All Together
Now that you have all the parts to your stuffed animal, it’s time to put it all together! Using needle and thread, start to sew the pieces together. You can stitch the ears, the body and stuff the arms and legs. Then, work on the face. Add details like buttons for the eyes and nose and draw stitches around where the face will be placed. Lastly, stuff your stuffed animal. Use batting to fill up the arms, legs and body, then stitch the opening closed.
Crafting Accessories
To add to your creative stuffed animal, you can craft a few accessories. Use fabric to make a hat, scarf or handbag. You can also crochet a blanket, quilt or pillow for your stuffed animal. Use scraps of yarn to make a wig, glasses, or use fabric paint to create unique markings. With a little bit ingenuity and creativity, the possibilities are endless!
Attach The Embellishments
Once you have your embellishments crafted, it’s time to attach them to your stuffed animal. Simply push the pins through the fabric and yarn or use a needle and thread to attach the pieces. Remember to stitch over where the surface of the fabric meets the embellishment so it is secure.
Showcase Your Creation
Last step – show off your creation! Place your stuffed animal somewhere to display it and admire your work. Enjoy the incredible satisfaction that comes with having made something so unique, special, and well – stuffed!
