How to Draw Chilli Heeler: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Bring Mum from Bluey to life with this fun, guided drawing activity. Designed for artists ages 5 and up, this tutorial requires only a pencil, paper, and an eraser to capture Chilli’s kind expression. Follow these steps to build confidence and develop your character drawing skills.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Full-color, finished drawing of Chilli Heeler from Bluey, perfect for fans to reference.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes and Snout

Close-up of Chilli Heeler's eye and snout sketch showing basic oval and triangle shapes.

Start by drawing a large oval for the eye with a smaller shaded oval inside for the pupil. Add a rounded, upside-down triangle for the nose. Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the snout shape if needed.

Step 2: Defining the Head Shape

Outline of Chilli Heeler's head with eyebrows and facial structure added.

Draw the second eye to match the first, then add rounded eyebrows above them. Use curved lines to connect these features into a rectangular head shape. Tip: Use short, soft strokes to help maintain the 'cartoon' aesthetic.

Step 3: Adding Ears and Arm

Chilli Heeler drawing showing triangular ears and the start of a waving arm.

Sketch two triangles on top of the head for the ears, adding a smaller triangle inside each for depth. Begin the waving arm using smooth, curved lines. Tip: Ensure the ears are symmetrical to give her that friendly look.

Step 4: Sketching the Body

Drawing the torso and arms of Chilli Heeler using simple geometric curves.

Complete the waving hand with a contour line for the palm. Draw a long, curved line to enclose the rectangular body, then extend two lines to start the second arm. Tip: Keep the body shape slightly rounded at the corners to match the show's style.

Step 5: Adding the First Leg

Adding the first leg and paw to the Chilli Heeler sketch.

Use overlapping curved lines to finish the paw. Extend two lines downward from the body to begin the first leg. Tip: Think of the leg as a soft cylinder—keep the lines parallel but slightly curved.

Step 6: Completing the Legs

Detailing the paws and completing both legs for the Chilli Heeler character.

Use short, curved lines to define the toes on the first paw. Repeat the process to draw the second leg. Tip: Make sure the legs look sturdy to support her character design.

Step 7: Tail and Forehead Details

Adding the bushy tail and forehead markings to the Chilli Heeler sketch.

Draw a bushy, curved tail extending from the back. Add a pair of lines down the center of her forehead to define her markings. Tip: Use a sweeping motion for the tail to give it a sense of movement.

Step 8: Adding Body Markings

Adding coat markings on the arms, legs, and tummy of the Chilli Heeler drawing.

Add curved bands to the arms and legs, and draw a rounded shape on the tummy to define her coat pattern. Tip: These lines don't need to be perfect; they help guide your coloring later.

Step 9: Final Details

Finalizing the drawing with spots and texture lines on the back and head.

Add small spots to the back and tail, and include short lines on the back of the head for texture. Tip: Use a fine-liner or dark pencil to go over your final outline before erasing your guide marks.

Step 10: Bring Chilli to Life with Color

Finished, colored illustration of Chilli Heeler from Bluey.

Your outline is complete! Use shades of brown, from light beige to chocolate, to color your Chilli Heeler. Tip: Use a light touch with your crayons to blend the colors smoothly, just like in the show.