How to Draw Eeyore
Continuing with the theme of Winnie the Pooh characters, here I want to introduce you to a lesson on how to draw Eeyore.
You will find an interesting lesson in which you will learn how to draw a Eeyore. This is a popular character in the Winnie the Pooh series of books and cartoons.
Donkey Eeyore was one of the friends of the bear Winnie the Pooh. One day the donkey lost his tail and was very upset because of this circumstance. But true friends helped the donkey Eeyore, they found the tail and returned it to the owner. You can see that now there is a beautiful bright bow on the donkey’s tail.
Eeyore was not very optimistic and often sad. Even in this picture, the donkey has a sad, doomed look. Please note that the wide ears are lowered down, the eyebrows and eyes have a shape that conveys the internal state well.
Try to correctly depict the mood of the donkey in your drawing. Be careful at every step of to sketch this donkey as accurately as possible.
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to draw Eeyore step by step
- Outline the base of the donkey’s head.
Begin by sketching the lower shape of Eeyore’s head, which resembles a wide pear. This base outline helps mark the tilt of his head. Keep the top narrower and the lower part more rounded. To make your Eeyore drawing look more unique, you can change the tilt of the head.
- Draw the floppy ears on Eeyore’s head.
Sketch two long, drooping shapes from each side of the head. These are Eeyore’s distinctive floppy ears. Each ear should be fairly wide at the top where it connects to the head and narrower toward the lower tip. You can also sketch a faint inner line to separate the ear’s inner surface.
- Outline the upper body and front limbs.
From the bottom of the head, sketch the curved line of Eeyore’s upper body and continue downward to form his back and bottom part. Then draw two large front legs that end in rounded toy hooves. Try to make the shapes of the body soft and organic.
- Sketch the back legs of the cartoon donkey.
To complete the main body shape, draw Eeyore’s back legs positioned to the sides. Each leg should be wide and soft, with a simple curved outline. Add a subtle curved line to indicate where the thigh meets the body. This character is a toy, so try to convey it in your sketch.
- Draw Eeyore’s mane along the neck.
Sketch the short, tufted mane running along the top of Eeyore’s head and down his neck. Use short, uneven strokes to show spiky fur. The mane should start between the ears and extend to the upper part of the back. Keep the tufts irregular and messy.
- Sketch the donkey fluffy tail tuft and bow.
At the back of the cartoon donkey’s body, draw the visible part of the tail, or to be precise, the fluffy tuft of hair. Also, don’t forget to draw a bow around it. Don’t try to give the tail too symmetrical or smooth look. The bow is also shouldn’t be perfectly symmetrical.
- Illustrate the donkey’s eyes, nose, and mouth.
Add the face details starting with the eyes, which should be large and tilted. Draw small pupils inside, using two small circles, and mark the eyebrows. Sketch a long muzzle that extends from below the eyes, then add the nostrils and the mouth, that looks like a short, curved line.
- Sketch the stitching lines and small texture details.
Now complete the Eeyore drawing by sketching the seams and subtle lines that represent plush toy structure of the character. Add curved stitching lines along the body and legs to make him look sewn together. Review all proportions and smooth out uneven lines if needed.
- Shade the cartoon donkey with blue-gray tones.
Finish the drawing by coloring Eeyore in his classic tones, with the help of blue-gray for the body, darker gray or black for the mane and tail, and a light pink for the inner ears and the bow. The muzzle and belly can be colored in a light beige or pale gray.
Write what other characters in this cartoon you like and suggest your ideas for the next lessons. Don’t forget to download the PDF of this lesson for free access to additional resources.
