We are here with our Disney drawing ideas series. Disney is full of unique characters, which can be an inspiration for a drawing. In this blog, we will discuss how to draw Oswald - The Lucky Rabbit. 

Oswald, the lucky rabbit, is an animated character created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney for Universal Pictures in 1927. He has been featured in several animated short films between 1927 to 1938. Also, 27 animated Oswald shorts were produced at Walt Disney Studio. He was also one of the main characters in Epic Mickey. 

Now you know who Oswald Rabbit is - it is time to discuss our Disney drawings ideas in part 1. 

Disney Drawing Ideas - How to Draw Oswald the Rabbit?

Follow the steps given below to draw Oswald the lucky rabbit - 

• Start with a pencil sketch. Do not press the pencil too hard during the initial stage because it will leave a mark when you erase them. 
• Use light strokes for sketching. A little overview of how to sketch can be great for you.

Once you have practiced enough light strokes, here are the step to draw Oswald the rabbit head -

Start With the Head

Draw a circle by placing four marks to determine the circle’s height and width. Then, connect the line and make a circle. You can also use a bottle cap to make a perfect circle. Make two curved intersecting lines inside the circle, which help make Oswald's rabbit face. Also, make two slightly curved lines for making a guide for ears. Ensure the lines should be close to the center of the oval. 

Draw the Body

Make an oval shape as a guide to make the body of the lucky rabbit. Use the four-dot method to draw this oval as well. This oval must be smaller than that of a head. 

Draw the Arm

Draw an angled line on the top left side of the body to guide Oswald’s first arm. On the tip of the angled line, draw a small circle to guide the hand. On the other side, draw the same angled downward line and a small circle for the hand. 

Draw Legs

Draw two lines (does not have to be parallel). However, ensure the legs are shorter than the rest of the body. Now, draw two ovals for each line to draw feet. Ensure one oval is bigger than the other. 

Now that the outline has been created, you must define the drawing using darker pencils. 

Make Facial Features

Draw two oval shapes for the eyes above the horizontal line inside the circle made for the head. Shade them for a more eye effect. Use the vertical curved line to estimate the gap between the eyes and the nose. Under the left eye, draw a small horizontal oval for a nose. The size of the nose should be the same as the eyes. 

Draw a Mouth

Under the horizontal line, draw a couple of curved lines for the mouth. Keep the right side of the mouth higher than the left side. Draw a tongue using two overlapping curved lines. 

Darken the Shape

Darken the shape of the first circle to create Oswald Lucky Rabbit Head. Under the mouth, draw a curved line for the bottom lip. Also, draw a few curved lines on the head - which should be similar to the letter V. Do the same for both sides.

Draw the Ears

Now draw Oswald's rabbit ears. Start with a light sketch and darken once you think the lines are okay. Ensure to widen the top of the ear to give it a more fluffy look while keeping the bottom of the ear narrow.

Draw the Hands

Use the angled line to draw the arms and hands of Oswald, the rabbit. Keep the arm close to the angled line to give it a thin arm shape. At the edge, draw several curves to make the fingers. Each finger must look like the letter U. Darken the top and bottom edges to make a sharp image of the finger. For the left hand, follow the same step for the arm, draw four small lines, and join them with curves on the top.

Make the Body

Draw two small half rectangles at the bottom of the stomach to create shorts for Oswald Rabbit. Draw a curved horizontal line inside the body to give the effect of the border of the shorts. 

Draw the Leg

Draw the legs around the vertical lines below the shorts. Keep the legs narrower at the top. Add a few lines inside the foot on the right to accentuate the foot placement. 

Now that your light sketch is ready go over it with a darker fine pen to give it a more defined look. Clean the borders, and if you want to make Oswald the lucky rabbit colorful - color accordingly. Though Oswald Rabbit has a black shirt and blue shorts, you can color them what you feel like. 

Tips to Draw Disney Characters

Follow the below steps to draw Disney characters -

• Draw lightly with pencils so that it is easier for you to erase any mistakes that might appear. 
• Use thick paper if you are using watercolor or markers.
• Don’t put pressure on the paper.
• Keep the drawing simple. Focus on the rhythm, and everything will fall in place. 
• Male characters are always taller than female characters.
• Accentuate female characters with curves and other body features. 
• The drawing does not have to look like the original character.
• Eyes are usually big, and eyebrows are thin, dark, and defined.

Conclusion

You can find Disney drawing ideas everywhere. Disney is a huge world with so many characters you can find drawing inspiration from. It is not mandatory to color the Disney characters; you can even sketch them and make them look more real.