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How To Draw A Possum: All Steps

The goal is to arrive at a finished drawing of a possum by creating one area at a time. It will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to draw each area moving closer to the finished artwork. The finished drawing will be embellished with color resulting in a drawing you will love!

Time Needed: 30 minutes

  1. Outline The Head

    How To Draw A Possum: Step 1

    Outline the shape of the possum’s head by drawing a rounded shape.

  2. Draw The Eyes

    How To Draw A Possum: Step 2

    Draw the possum’s eyes by making two ovals.

  3. Add The Nose

    How To Draw A Possum: Step 3

    Add the possum’s nose by drawing a rounded triangle.

  4. Draw The Fur Pattern

    How To Draw A Possum: Step 4

    Draw the fur pattern on a possum’s face by making a wavy line on each side of its face. Make sure not to overlap the lines with the possum’s eyes and nose.

  5. Attach The Ears

    How To Draw A Possum: Step 5

    Attach the ears by drawing the pointed oval shape on each side of its head as shown. Next, create a curved line to form the ear fold.

  6. Outline The Body

    How To Draw A Possum: Step 6

    Outline the possum’s body by drawing a bumpy shape. Extend a curved line to draw the hind leg.

  7. Form The Limbs

    How To Draw A Possum: Step 7

    Let’s form the possum’s forelimbs by drawing long lines. Attach the feet by making a pointed shape with lines.

  8. Attach The Tail

    How To Draw A Possum: Step 8

    Attach the curved shape of the tail to the possum’s body. Add a zigzag line to form the tail’s fur pattern.

  9. Complete The Possum Drawing

    How To Draw A Possum: Step 9

    Let’s complete the possum drawing by first using a pink crayon to color the nose and inner part of the ears. Next, use a black crayon to shade the possum’s eyes and end of the tail. Now, shade the belly and bottom part of the snout with a white crayon. Finally, use a gray crayon to color the rest of the body.

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