Step 15 (optional): For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of them. It's okay to leave some behind. Also re-draw any final sketch lines that you may have accidentally erased.

Final Step (optional): Add some shading to your koala drawing to give it more dimension and volume. Pick the direction of the light source when shading so that the shadows are consistent with it. Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. You can add more value throughout your koala drawing for extra detail. Use a medium value for most of the body but leave the chin and chest blank for the white fur. As you shade use strokes that go in the direction of the fur. Use a dark value for the nose. It's a good idea to use reference as you draw to be as accurate as possible.

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