🦊 Foxes are one of Britain's most beloved wild animals — and one of the most fun to draw! With their big bushy tails, pointed ears, and cheeky expressions, kids absolutely love them. In this guide, we'll show you how to draw a fox for kids using our 6 Simple Steps method. No art experience needed!
Why Foxes Make the Perfect First Animal to Draw
Red foxes are everywhere in Britain — padding across gardens at dusk, rustling through hedgerows, and peering from behind trees with their curious amber eyes. They're also brilliantly easy to draw because their shapes are so simple: two ovals, two pointy ears, and a magnificent fluffy tail.
The Chunky Badger 6 Simple Steps method breaks every animal down into basic shapes that even a 4-year-old can follow. You start with just circles and ovals, then gradually add details until — by step six — you have a brilliant fox ready to colour in. Let's get started!
🎨 What you'll need
- ✏️ Pencil
- 🧹 Eraser
- 🖊️ Black felt-tip pen (optional)
- 🎨 Coloured pencils or felt-tips
- 📄 Paper or sketchbook
The 6 Steps: How to Draw a Fox for Kids
Draw the Head and Body Shapes
Start with a small circle near the top of your page — this is the fox's head. Then draw a larger oval below it for the body. Make sure they're touching, like a little snowman! Don't worry about making them perfect — foxes are a little wonky in real life too! 🙂
Add the Face and Ears
On top of the head, draw two pointed triangular ears — leave a small gap between them at the top. Now add the face: two small round eyes (with tiny dots for pupils), a little oval nose, and a rounded muzzle shape below. Add a short curved line for a mouth and two small triangles on the snout for cheek markings.
Draw the Famous Bushy Tail
This is everyone's favourite step! Draw the fox's tail curling up from the right side of the body. Make it big — really big! The tail should be almost as large as the body itself. Use a wavy, bumpy outline to make it look thick and fluffy. Bring the tip of the tail up to roughly nose height.
Add Legs and Paws
Draw two small front legs hanging down from the bottom of the body, with rounded paws at the end. Then add the back legs: draw a short curved line on each side of the bottom of the body to show the back feet tucked underneath, like the fox is sitting neatly. Add small toe lines on each paw.
Add Fur Detail and Finishing Lines
Now it's time to bring your fox to life with detail! Add small V-shapes inside each ear to show the fluffy inner ear. Draw a fluffy white tip at the end of the tail using a wavy line. Add a few short lines on the chest and around the face to show where the fur changes colour. Give your fox some eyebrows too — it makes them look much more expressive!
Colour Your Fox!
Here's the fun part — grab your coloured pencils! Colour the main body, head, ears, and tail a warm reddish-orange. Leave the muzzle, chest, and inner leg area white (or very light cream). Colour the ear insides a soft pink. Finally, make the tail tip white too — this is the most distinctive feature of a British red fox!
Colouring Your Fox: A Quick Guide
Fox colours are easier than they look — there are really only three main areas:
Make it your own! Don't be afraid to add a background — maybe your fox is peeking out from some autumn leaves, or sitting in a snowy garden. There are no rules in art! 🍂
Well Done, Little Artist! 🎉
And that's it — you've drawn a fox using the Chunky Badger 6 Simple Steps method! Whether it came out exactly as planned or took on a life of its own, the most important thing is that you gave it a go. Drawing is a skill that improves every single time you pick up a pencil — so keep going!
Try drawing your fox a few more times. You'll be amazed at how much better your second and third attempt looks compared to the first. That improvement? That's your brain learning to draw. Pretty cool!
Want to draw more British animals?
Meet the Learn to Draw: British Animals Book
Our book features over 45 British animals — including hedgehogs, owls, badgers, otters, puffins, and of course, the red fox — all using the same fun 6 Simple Steps method. Perfect for kids ages 4–9.
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