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How to Draw Nick Wilde Art Lesson
Nick Wilde is the kind of character kids love drawing because he instantly has personality — especially that confident, sly expression. This how to draw Nick Wilde lesson is designed for older elementary students who want their drawings to look “cool,” but still need the process broken into simple, doable steps. Each part is built from easy shapes first (so everyone can keep up), then refined with Nick’s signature details like the pointed ears, fox muzzle, and suit-and-tie look.
To finish, the coloring portion includes a quick simple shading mini-lesson (see the video) that makes a big difference without being complicated. Students lay down a clean base color, then add a darker value just on the tips of the ears and the tip of the tail to match Nick’s iconic markings. With just two values — base + dark tip—students get an instant “wow” result that boosts confidence and makes their character look more polished.
Character Design Basics: Shape Language and Expression
Character designers use shape language to help us understand a character’s personality before they even speak. Shapes with sharp points and angles — like triangles — often feel sneaky, clever, or a little mischievous, which fits Nick Wilde perfectly. In this drawing, Nick’s pointed ears, tapered muzzle, and slightly angled features give him that sly, confident vibe.
Another important idea in character design is silhouette readability, which means you should be able to recognize a character even if you only see their outline. Nick’s silhouette is easy to spot because of his tall ears, fox snout, slim body shape, and signature suit-and-tie outfit.
Expression is also a huge part of character design, and tiny changes make a big difference: angled eyebrows and slightly narrowed eyes can make Nick look smug or suspicious, while a wider eye shape or raised brows would make him look surprised. That’s why this project is so useful in the classroom — students get to see how artists use shapes and facial features to create a clear personality and emotion.
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How to Draw Nick Wilde Step-by-Step Instructions
Time needed: 45 minutes
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- Draw right side of the head.
- Draw the left side, with a higher cheek.
- Start with ovals for the eyes, and add the lids.
- Draw the nose, mouth, brows and ears.
- Add the collar and tie.
- Draw the shirt with sloped shoulders.
- Add the elbows and pants.
- Draw the feet and the tail.
- Trace with a marker and color with pencil crayons.
