How to Draw Tails

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How to Draw Tails

Want to learn how to draw how to draw tails? This tutorial will help you do it in just 54 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

This lesson includes 6 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial

10 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the mouth, which is slightly round with two ends extending outwards, forming a fur layer.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 1

2

Step 2

Add a small nose in the middle and a curved smile below, creating a cute and cheerful feel.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw two large, oval eyes close together. Add two small pupils for liveliness.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw the head with bangs on top, creating a distinctive feature for the character.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw two triangular ears on either side of the head, with an inner ear outline.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 5

6

Step 6

Add details like fur on the body.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 6

7

Step 7

Draw the left leg with a simple shoe.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 7

8

Step 8

Complete the right shoe and the remaining part of the leg.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 8

9

Step 9

Draw two arms for the character.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 9

10

Step 10

Color the drawing.

Chibi Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 10

Practice drawing all steps

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial

11 steps

1

Step 1

Draw Tails' bangs and top of the head, starting with simple curved lines.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 1

2

Step 2

Add fur around the face, forming the familiar mouth shape.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the eyes and a small nose in the center, then draw a smiling mouth below.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw two triangular ears on either side of the head.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw the left arm with an open hand.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 5

6

Step 6

Similarly, draw the right arm.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 6

7

Step 7

Draw the body and add details.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 7

8

Step 8

Draw the left leg with the signature shoes.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 8

9

Step 9

Complete the right leg and the other shoe.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 9

10

Step 10

Draw the tail with a slight curve for a lively feel.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 10

11

Step 11

Color the drawing.

Cool Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 11

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight.

10 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the character's mouth with a small oval shape and two slightly curved ends to create the fur around it.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 1

2

Step 2

Add facial details, including the nose, smile, and large oval eyes.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the head with hair on top and the shape of the ears.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw two triangular ears on either side of the head, with inner ear details for depth.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw one arm raised high, with an open hand as if waving.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 5

6

Step 6

Draw the fur on the chest.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 6

7

Step 7

Draw the other arm pointing downwards.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 7

8

Step 8

Draw the character's legs.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 8

9

Step 9

Draw the character's distinctive tail, adding small details to create a swirling shape to show the tail is spinning.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 9

10

Step 10

Color the drawing.

Guide to Drawing Tails in Flight. - Step 10

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing Tails' Head

Guide to Drawing Tails' Head

7 steps

1

Step 1

Draw three curved lines that are long and pointed to shape the fur tuft on the character's head.

Guide to Drawing Tails' Head - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the head with two ears sticking up.

Guide to Drawing Tails' Head - Step 2

3

Step 3

Add small details inside the ears for texture.

Guide to Drawing Tails' Head - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw the mouth with a small oval shape and add fur details on both sides.

Guide to Drawing Tails' Head - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw the large round eyes wide open.

Guide to Drawing Tails' Head - Step 5

6

Step 6

Draw the nose and mouth.

Guide to Drawing Tails' Head - Step 6

7

Step 7

Color the drawing.

Guide to Drawing Tails' Head - Step 7

Practice drawing all steps

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial

10 steps

1

Step 1

Draw the tuft of fur on top of the head.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the head with two triangular ears.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw a small oval mouth with shapes on the sides resembling fur.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw facial features like eyes, nose, and mouth.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw the fur on the character's body.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 5

6

Step 6

Draw the right arm.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 6

7

Step 7

Draw the body and a simple left arm.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 7

8

Step 8

Draw the legs with shoes.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 8

9

Step 9

Draw the character's tail.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 9

10

Step 10

Color the drawing.

Cute Tails Drawing Tutorial - Step 10

Practice drawing all steps

Guide to Drawing a Smiling Tails Face

Guide to Drawing a Smiling Tails Face

6 steps

1

Step 1

Draw three tufted hair shapes on top of the head.

Guide to Drawing a Smiling Tails Face - Step 1

2

Step 2

Draw the head with a round curve and two triangular ears.

Guide to Drawing a Smiling Tails Face - Step 2

3

Step 3

Draw the mouth with fur-like details on both sides.

Guide to Drawing a Smiling Tails Face - Step 3

4

Step 4

Draw the character's eyes.

Guide to Drawing a Smiling Tails Face - Step 4

5

Step 5

Draw the nose and a smiling mouth.

Guide to Drawing a Smiling Tails Face - Step 5

6

Step 6

Color the drawing. Hope this tutorial on drawing Tails from the Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon helps you create a beautiful drawing!

Guide to Drawing a Smiling Tails Face - Step 6

Practice drawing all steps

▶Drawing tips

Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.

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