How to Draw a Nine-tailed Fox
- 2021-08-09
- Fantasy
“The fox spirit is an especially prolific shapeshifter, known variously as the húli jīng (fox spirit) and jiǔwěihú (nine-tailed fox) in China, the kitsune (fox) in Japan, the kumiho (nine-tailed fox) in Korea, and the hồ ly tinh or cáo tinh (fox goblin) and cửu vĩ hồ or cáo chín đuôi (nine-tailed fox) in Vietnam. Although the specifics of the tales vary, these fox spirits can usually shapeshift, often taking the form of beautiful young women who attempt to seduce men, whether for mere mischief or to consume their bodies or spirits.” Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock said in his article: The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters. There are different ways to draw a nine-tailed fox. Below are one great example for you.
Step-by-step Guide
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Start with the fox’s muzzle.
Draw an eye and lashes.
Add an ear.
Add the other ear and sketch the line of the back.
Draw the first and second tail.
Draw the third and fourth tail.
Draw the fifth and sixth tails.
Draw the seventh and eighth tails.
Draw the ninth tail and add some curves on all the tails to indicate details.
Color this nine-tailed fox.
Materials Recommended
- Marker Paper, Printer Paper or Sketchbook
- Pencil or Sharpie
- Markers or Crayons
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