How to Draw a Bunny: Easy 9-Step Outline Guide

This bunny drawing guide is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to get started. Follow these simple steps to build your bunny from basic shapes into a charming character.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A friendly, finished bunny outline drawing, perfect for kids to color.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eye

Close-up of a hand-drawn bunny eye with a dark pupil and light-colored iris.

Start by drawing the bunny's eye using two curved lines that almost meet. Add an oval inside an oval and shade the center. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil lines light so you can easily adjust the shape if needed.

Step 2: Defining the Face

Outline of a bunny face showing the nose and upper lip structure.

Draw a long, smooth curved line to form the front of the rabbit's face. Add smaller curves for the nose and upper lip. Teacher's Tip: Think of the nose as a small, soft button.

Step 3: Adding the First Ear

Drawing the bunny's jawline and the initial shape of the first ear.

Draw a 'Y' shape for the mouth and a curved line for the jaw. Extend a long, looping line upward to create the first ear. Teacher's Tip: Make the ear tall and slightly rounded at the tip to give it a friendly look.

Step 4: Completing the Ears

Detailed view of both bunny ears and the back of the head.

Enclose the second ear and add a 'Y' shape inside the first ear for detail. Draw a line from the ear to define the back of the head. Teacher's Tip: Varying the thickness of your lines here adds character.

Step 5: Sketching the Chest and Leg

Drawing the chest and the first front leg of the bunny.

Extend a curved line from the head to form the chest. Add another overlapping line to create the front leg. Teacher's Tip: Keep the leg line smooth to suggest soft fur.

Step 6: Adding Paw Details

Adding toe details to the paw and sketching the belly curve.

Add two short lines to the paw for toes. Draw overlapping curves for the belly and the back foot. Teacher's Tip: Use light, quick strokes to make the paws look delicate.

Step 7: Shaping the Back and Foot

Drawing the bunny's back and the large rear foot structure.

Extend the back line and draw the bottom of the large rear foot. Add short lines for toe detail. Teacher's Tip: The rear foot should be larger than the front paw to keep the proportions realistic.

Step 8: Finalizing Legs

Completing the leg outlines and adding final toe details.

Enclose the remaining legs with curved lines and add toe details. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the legs look connected to the body by overlapping your lines slightly.

Step 9: Adding Texture

Adding a fluffy tail and fur texture lines to the bunny outline.

Draw a small, teardrop-shaped tail. Add short, quick lines along the head, back, and tail to suggest soft fur. Teacher's Tip: Don't overdo the fur lines—a few well-placed marks are enough to create texture.

Step 10: Bringing Your Bunny to Life

Finished bunny drawing with soft coloring and shading.

Your outline is complete! Now, add color. Use soft browns, grays, or even white for a classic look. Teacher's Tip: Use light pressure with your colored pencils to blend colors for a softer, more realistic coat.