How to Draw Eeyore: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Bring everyone's favorite gloomy donkey to life with this easy-to-follow drawing tutorial. Designed for young artists ages 7+, this project requires only a pencil, eraser, and paper. You will learn how to capture Eeyore's gentle expression and iconic floppy ears through simple geometric shapes.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Finished, colorful illustration of Eeyore, the donkey from Winnie the Pooh.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Muzzle

Pencil sketch showing two overlapping curved lines forming the base of Eeyore's snout.

Start by lightly sketching the snout area using two overlapping curved lines. Teacher's Tip: Keep these lines soft and rounded to give Eeyore his signature gentle, friendly look.

Step 2: Defining the Snout

Detailed snout sketch with nostrils and center line added to the previous base shape.

Add a horizontal curve across the snout and a vertical line down the center. Add two small 'C' shapes for nostrils. Teacher's Tip: Use light pressure for the nostrils so they don't look too harsh.

Step 3: Drawing the Eyes

Sketch of Eeyore's expressive eyes with pupils, eyelids, and downward-sloping eyebrows.

Draw two egg-shaped ovals for the eyes, adding curved lines for eyelids and small circles for pupils. Sketch the eyebrows above. Teacher's Tip: Eeyore is a sad character, so angle the eyebrows slightly downward to capture his mood.

Step 4: Adding the Mane

Jagged lines forming the texture of Eeyore's mane on the back of his head.

Use short, jagged lines to create the hair of the mane along the back of the neck. Teacher's Tip: Vary the length of your strokes to make the hair look natural and slightly messy.

Step 5: Floppy Ears

Long, drooping ears added to the sides of Eeyore's head.

Draw two long, curved shapes for the ears, doubling the lines back to show thickness. Teacher's Tip: Make them look heavy and floppy to match Eeyore's personality.

Step 6: The Chest and Foreleg

Sketch of Eeyore's chest and front leg with knee joint details.

Outline the chest and front leg using overlapping curves. Add small lines at the knee for detail. Teacher's Tip: Overlapping lines help create the illusion of depth in a stuffed toy.

Step 7: Second Leg and Stitches

Second leg added with visible stitch marks connecting the body parts.

Draw the second foreleg and connect the two with a line featuring small 'x' marks for stitches. Teacher's Tip: Stitches are a key detail that makes him look like a plush toy!

Step 8: Back and Belly

Outline of Eeyore's back, rump, and belly showing his full body shape.

Sketch the back, rump, and belly using smooth, rounded lines. Teacher's Tip: Keep the belly slightly rounded to give him that 'stuffed' appearance.

Step 9: The Iconic Tail

Eeyore's tail with a bow and tuft of hair attached to his body.

Draw the tail with a bow and a tuft of hair at the end. Teacher's Tip: Don't forget the little pin that attaches the tail—it's a classic Eeyore detail.

Step 10: Adding Color

Finished, colored drawing of Eeyore with grey fur, black mane, and pink bow.

Color your drawing using soft greys for the body, black for the mane and tail, and a pop of pink for the bow. Teacher's Tip: Use light, circular motions with your pencil to get an even, soft color fill.