How to Draw a Rabbit

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Learn how to draw a great looking Rabbit with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

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Complete Rabbit drawing
Complete Rabbit drawing

Hey honey bunny, would you like to learn how to draw a rabbit? This easy animal drawing tutorial can show you how to draw a rabbit outline.

This cute cartoon rabbit is very realistic. It could be used to represent any of the 29 rabbit species native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

In North America, the eastern cottontail is the most common rabbit species.

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People have kept rabbits for pets and hunted them for food. It is not surprising, then, that rabbits have also entered our art.

Rabbits are associated with various ancient goddesses as a symbol of fertility.

In folklore and literature, the rabbit's defenselessness and speed are highlighted.

Can you think of any famous cartoon rabbits? Thumper from Bambi and Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh are popular Disney characters.

If you liked this tutorial, see also the following drawing guides: Totoro, Piglet, and Baby Bunny.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Rabbit

How to Draw a Great Looking Rabbit for Kids, Beginners, and Adults - Step 1

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 01

1. Begin the rabbit outline by drawing the face. This cute bunny has big, round eyes that are slightly pointed at the corners.

Inside the eye, draw a curved line, and shade the round shape to indicate the pupil. Draw a small boomerang shape for the wiggly nose, and trace the front of the face using a curved line.

Easy Rabbit Drawing - Step 2

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 02

2. Draw the ear of the cartoon rabbit using a pair of curved lines that meet at a gentle point. At the base of the ear, overlap short curved lines in a jagged fashion to lend the appearance of fur.

Draw a rounded “W” below the nose to outline the mouth. On one side, let the arm of the “W” touch the nose. Draw the bunny rabbit’s lower jaw using a curved line.

Easy Rabbit Drawing - Step 3

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 03

3. Draw the remaining ear, again using a pair of curved lines that meet at a gentle point. Contour the insides of the ears with curved lines.

Easy Rabbit Drawing - Step 4

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 04

4. Draw the side of the rabbit’s face and shoulder. Use a series of curved lines that meet at jagged points to give it a furry appearance.

Use similar sets of lines to contour above the eye and at the side of the nose and mouth.

Easy Rabbit Drawing - Step 5

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 05

5. Draw the rabbit’s chest and the front of its foreleg. For each, use a series of lines that meet at furry, jagged points.

Easy Rabbit Drawing - Step 6

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 06

6. Outline the front leg using a long curved line. At the top of the leg, draw short, overlapping lines to give the appearance of fur. Detail the toes with short curved lines.

Easy Rabbit Drawing - Step 7

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 07

7. Draw the remaining foreleg. Outline it with a curved line and draw a short line near the tip. Then, draw a long curved line from the shoulder to form the bunny’s back and haunches.

Double the line back upon itself at the tip to form the rear foot. Notice the furry detail on the hip.

Add More Details to Your Rabbit Picture - Step 8

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 08

8. Draw the front of the rear leg and the belly. For each, use a series of short curved lines that overlap to give the appearance of fur. Detail the toes of the rear foot by drawing short curved lines.

Complete the Outline of Your Rabbit Drawing - Step 9

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 09

9. Complete the rabbit outline by drawing the remaining rear foot and the tail. Use a curved line for the foot, and another to detail the toes.

For the tail, use short lines that meet at jagged points. Notice the pointed tip as well.

Color Your Rabbit Drawing

Rabbit step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 10

Color your cartoon rabbit. We’ve shaded ours brown with white markings. In the wild, most rabbits are brown and grey to blend in with their surroundings.

Some turn white in the winter so that they are camouflaged in the snow. Pet bunnies come in many colors, including black, brown, white, grey, and spotted.

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