Tails is Sonic the Hedgehog's clever sidekick — a two-tailed fox who can spin his tails like a helicopter to fly. This 6-minute sketching-challenge tutorial shows you how to draw Tails step by step, focusing on his big eyes, fluffy chest and his famous twin tails.

🖍️ What You Need

  • White paper
  • Pencil and eraser
  • Black fine-liner
  • Orange, white and blue colouring pencils
  • A timer set to 6 minutes for the challenge

How to Draw Tails Step by Step

  1. Draw a rounded shape for Tails' head, a little wider at the top.
  2. Add two large pointed fox ears on top with darker tips.
  3. Draw two big eyes set close together, a small nose and a cheerful smile.
  4. Add a fluffy white muzzle and chest fur below the head.
  5. Draw a small rounded body with short arms and legs.
  6. Now draw the two big bushy tails swooping out behind him — this is what makes him 'Tails'.
  7. Outline everything in black and rub out the pencil.
  8. Colour Tails orange with a white muzzle, chest and tail-tips, and blue shoes.
💡 Parikshet's Tip: Because this is a 6-minute challenge, block in the big shapes first — head, body and tails — before adding any small details. Working from big to small means you'll finish on time even if you have to rush the final touches.

🌟 Did You Know?

Tails' real name is Miles Prower — a pun on 'miles per hour', which fits perfectly because he zooms around with Sonic! He first appeared in the game Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in 1992.

Other Sonic Characters to Draw

  • Sonic himself, the blue hedgehog.
  • Knuckles, the red echidna.
  • Amy Rose with her hammer.
  • Dr Eggman the villain.

🎯 Try This: Beat the 6-Minute Clock

  1. Set a timer for 6 minutes.
  2. Sketch the big shapes in the first 2 minutes.
  3. Add details for the next 2 minutes.
  4. Spend the last 2 minutes outlining and colouring.

How to Draw Episode 64: Step-by-Step for Kids

Get your pencil ready! Follow these easy steps and you'll have an amazing Episode 64 drawing in no time.

What You'll Need

  • Pencil (HB or 2B)
  • Eraser
  • White drawing paper
  • Black marker (optional, for outlines)
  • Coloured pencils or crayons

Step-by-Step: Drawing a Episode 64

Step 1: Sketch the Basic Outline

Begin with a very light pencil sketch of the Episode 64's overall shape. What is the biggest, simplest shape that describes it — a rectangle, oval, or triangle?

Step 2: Add the Main Structure

Build on the basic outline by adding the main structural elements of the Episode 64. Break it down into simple geometric shapes.

Step 3: Draw the Key Features

Add the most important identifying features that make this recognisably a Episode 64. These are the details that someone would notice first.

Step 4: Add Secondary Details

Now add the secondary details — textures, patterns, smaller parts. These build up the drawing gradually and give it character.

Step 5: Refine the Outline

Go back to the outline and refine any shapes that don't look right. Compare the proportions to a reference image if you have one.

Step 6: Add Depth with Lines

Add shading lines or cross-hatching on the darker side of the Episode 64 to create the impression of three dimensions.

Step 7: Trace with Marker

Once happy with your pencil drawing, carefully trace the final lines with a black marker or pen. Let it dry, then erase all pencil marks underneath.

Step 8: Colour Your Drawing

Apply colour to your Episode 64, working from the largest areas first. Leave white areas uncoloured — the paper's white works as your lightest tone.

Colouring Your Episode 64

Use real reference images as a guide for the Episode 64's colours. Start with a base colour and add darker shading on one side to give a 3D feel.

Tips from Parikshet

  • Break the Episode 64 into simple shapes first — even complex subjects are just combinations of circles, rectangles, and triangles!
  • Don't try to make it perfect on the first try — Parikshet always does at least two practice sketches before the final drawing.
  • Practice makes perfect — try drawing it again tomorrow!