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Slow and cute-as-a-button, the steady sloth is hard to hate.

These loveable mammals are an internet favorite for their large eyes and perpetually smiling mouths.

If you’re ready to get started, then grab a pencil, pen, and some paper.

How to Draw a Sloth

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It’s time todraw a sloth!

We will come back to fill in the face with more detail later.

Use three rectangles to construct the arm’s shape.

Sloth Hanging From a Tree

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Once again, you will want to use rectangular shapes to complete this limb.

you could use this step to finish sketching the branch as well.

The pattern of the hair should generally follow a downward motion.

How to Draw a Sloth Step by Step

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

Be sure to mix up the texture with some shorter lines as well.

Using your pen of choice (we recommend a fine liner), carefully trace over your pencil drawing.

You’ve drawn a sloth.

How to Draw a Sloth Step by Step

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

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How to Draw a Sloth Step by Step

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Sloth Step by Step

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Sloth Step by Step

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Sloth Step by Step

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Sloth Step by Step

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Sloth Step by Step

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Sloth Step by Step

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met