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### INTRODUCTION

Hello my fellow steemians I hope you are having a good day. I want to participate in this contest which is all about diy. Today what have is a drawing of a squirrel. >Materials used ![IMG_20240921_111238_267.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNm29FCEBorRgG5he4L6FC9GYXsCd5YjnEpCDFdFWv1BZ/IMG_20240921_111238_267.jpg) -Pencil -Paper -Colours Drawing a squirrel could be a fun and creative activity. Below are the step-by-step guide to help you get started: Start by sketching some basic shapes of the squirrel, like its head, body, and tail. Pay good attention to the proportions and angles of each body part to make sure a better results. Next, add some more details to the squirrel's features, which are its eyes, nose, ears, and paws. Use light, delicate strokes to bring a realistic fur texture on the body of the squirrel.

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To add depth and dimension to the drawing, begin to paint the squirrel with a colour pen. Start with a lighter paint to lay down a base layer of color, then begin build up the darkness of the shading to create contrast and definition. Pay attention to the light sources in the reference image to know where shadows should fall on the squirrel's body.

![squirrel-drawing-for-kids-step-9 (1).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYwW5hh1Twm5ydSvZFfL3R9GAACf8YVGV3JJEJU4Qvsxg/squirrel-drawing-for-kids-step-9%20(1).jpg) [Link](https://images.app.goo.gl/fNRcQ3gV5U8YtByf6)

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Once the drawing is completed, take a step back and get the overall composition. Make any important adjustments in order to improve the accuracy and likeness of the squirrel. Finally, add any final details or highlights to bring out the realism of the drawing.

### CONCLUSION

![IMG_20240921_112503_060.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaBp8TM1EgteZTy94h2KUHdFHjkSLYMpg2rYmb7P5kNGu/IMG_20240921_112503_060.jpg) In conclusion, drawing a squirrel could be a rewarding and satisfying artistic endeavor. By following these easy steps and using reference images, anyone could create a beautiful and lifelike depiction of this beloved animal. I will love to invite some of the other steemians to join me participate in this contest @natalia3 @bessie2023 @luanty