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How to Draw Judy Hopps Art Lesson
If you’ve got students who love Zootopia (or just love learning to draw cartoons), this How to Draw Judy Hopps lesson is an easy win. Judy is one of the main characters from the movie, so kids instantly feel connected and excited to get started.
I’ve broken the drawing down into simple, manageable steps that are easy to follow along with—no “super artist” skills required. You can pause after each step, check for understanding, and keep the whole class moving together without stress.
This lesson works especially well for upper elementary, but it’s still simple enough for younger artists who are ready for a challenge. It’s also a great way to practice cartoon drawing basics like clean shapes, proportions, and adding details bit by bit.
And once the drawing is done, coloring Judy with pencil crayons gives her that nice, soft look that feels more like an animated character. Students can keep it simple with flat color, or take it further with gentle shading and blending if you want an extension.
Character Design Basics in Animated Movies
Character design is such a fun thing to point out when students are drawing characters they already love. In animated movies like Zootopia, artists don’t just “draw a bunny”—they make intentional choices with shapes, proportions, clothing, and color so you can understand a character right away. Judy Hopps is a great example because she’s built with lots of soft, rounded shapes that make her feel friendly and approachable, and her big eyes help show expression really clearly.
A big part of character design is using simple shapes first and then layering in details, which is exactly what students are doing in this drawing lesson. Judy’s long ears also give her a super recognizable silhouette—if you saw just the outline, you’d still know it was her. And of course, her police uniform is a huge storytelling clue. Even before you add color, the uniform tells you who she is and what her role is in the movie. It’s a great way to connect this project back to real art concepts while still keeping it kid-friendly and simple.
Preview of Judy Hopps from Zootopia Tutorial
Preview of Judy Hopps Coloring Page
Judy Hopps Drawing Lesson Materials List
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How to Draw Judy Hopps Step-by-Step Instructions
Time needed: 45 minutes
Draw Judy Hopps Step by Step
- Draw head with nose, mouth, eyes.
- Add the eye details and brows.
- Draw two ears standing straight up.
- Draw the outer shape of her body.
- Add the detail lines inside.
- Draw the arm on the left.
- Draw the arm on the right.
- Add the badge and tail. Erase lines.
- Trace with a marker and color with pencil crayons.
