Please PAUSE the "How to Draw a Wolverine" video after each step to draw at your own pace.
For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin.
Step 1: Draw two circles as guides for the wolverine's body. The circles don't have to be perfect. They're just guides. The hind part of a wolverine is a bit bigger than the front, so draw the circle on the right bigger. The edges of the two circles should graze each other slightly. The circle on the right should be placed a bit higher too.
Step 2: Draw a circle about one-fourth the size of the first circle on the upper left side as a guide for the wolverine's head. Don't place the circle too far from the body, otherwise the wolverine will end up with a long neck.
Step 3: Draw an arc on the left side of the head as a guide for the wolverine's muzzle.
Step 4: Draw a small arc inside the head on the top right side as a guide for the wolverine's ears.
Step 5: Draw four lines under the wolverine's body (two below each circle) as guides for the legs. Bend the lines at the tips to indicate where the feet will be.
Step 6: Draw a series of lines that connects the major shapes to form the body. Add a curved line on the right side as a guide for the wolverine's tail.
That's it for the initial sketch! From this point on, press harder with your pencil to get a more defined sketch.
Step 7: Draw the wolverine's eye inside the circle on the top left. First lightly draw a shape similar to a football, then darken the shape using thicker lines. Shade the inside of the eye except for a tiny spot to represent glare. Draw a few lines around the eye for extra detail. Use quick, short strokes at the top to represent fur.
Step 8: Draw the wolverine's nose on the tip of the arc. First darken the outer portion of the nose. Then add the nostril at the bottom and the fur on the sides.
Step 9: Use the arc as a guide to draw the rest of the wolverine's muzzle. Bend the top part of the muzzle. For the mouth, draw a line under the nose that stretches back toward the head. Draw another line under the mouth for the chin. Add some quick strokes on the muzzle for the whiskers.
Step 10: Use the small arc on the head as a guide to draw the wolverine's ears. Add quick, short stokes within the ear shape for the fur. Draw another small arc on the head for the ear on the other side.
Step 11: Use the original circle as a guide to draw the rest of the wolverine's head. Follow the basic path of the circle and make the top part of the wolverine's head flatter. Use quick, short strokes as you draw the bottom part of the head for a shaggy look. Draw some strokes inside the wolverine's head too.
Step 12: Now learn how to draw the wolverine's legs and feet. Use the lines on the left as guides to draw the front feet. Lightly sketch the shape of the leg as you follow the path of the line. When you get the structure of the leg right, darken the shape using quick, short strokes. Draw the feet at the tip of the shape. Use a series of curved lines to draw the separate toes and claws. Wolverines have big feet to help them move through deep snow, so make the paws big. Draw the wolverine's foot on the other side using the same technique. Follow the path of the line as you lightly sketch the shape. Darken the shape of the leg using quick, short strokes to represent fur and add the big paw at the end.
Step 13: Use the lines on the right as guides to draw the hind legs the same way. Remember to sketch lightly as you follow the path of the guide and only darken the lines when you have the structure right. Wolverines are short but powerful animals, so don't draw the legs too long. They should be short and stocky. Wolverines have five toes on each paw and walk flat on their feet like bears instead of on their toes like other mammals. Draw the hind leg on the other side as well. Only draw the toes that would be visible from this perspective.
Step 14: Use the remaining lines as guides to draw the rest of the wolverine's body. Simply darken the shape as you follow the path of the guide lines. Use long strokes at the bottom for the thick, shaggy winter coat.
Step 15: Now learn how to draw the wolverine's thick, bushy tail. Use the line on the right as a guide to draw it. Use quick, short strokes as you go around the basic path of the line.
Step 16 (optional): For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. 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 wolverine 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.
Add a cast shadow underneath. This helps ground the wolverine so it doesn't appear to be floating.
You can add more value throughout your wolverine drawing for extra detail. Add the value by using strokes that go in the general direction of the wolverine's fur. Use long strokes as you add the value throughout the wolverine's body to represent the shaggy winter coat. Wolverines have a lighter portion of fur across their body from the shoulder to the rump. Use a lighter value in this area. It's always a good idea to use reference for accuracy. Don't forget to pause the "How to Draw a Wolverine" video to draw at your own pace.
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