Draw a small oval for the head
Add a larger rounded shape for the body
Sketch a long curved neck connecting the head and body
Draw two floppy ears on the sides of the head
Add a small circle or oval for the snout
Place two eyes and a nose on the face
Draw four thin legs beneath the body
Add rounded paws at the bottom of each leg
Sketch a curved tail with a fluffy tip
Outline the poodle’s signature fluffy fur around the head, chest, legs, and tail
Refine the body shape to make it look soft and rounded
Erase extra guide lines
Add texture lines to suggest curly fur
Trace the final lines with a darker pencil or pen
Color the poodle if desired
