Are you passionate about Pokémon and art? You’re in luck! This detailed guide will assist you in drawing your very own Smeargle, the iconic Painter Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Known for its expressive tail that oozes paint of various colors, Smeargle has fascinated Pokémon fans and artists alike. Let’s dive in!
Key Features of Smeargle
- Physique: Smeargle sports a light brown coat, with a cap-like formation on its head, a somewhat pudgy torso, and a swishing tail.
- Color Palette: The base color is light brown, with distinct brown stripes on the front legs and a single stripe on the hind ones. The tail tip oozes paint of varied colors, adding a unique touch to each Smeargle.
- Behavior: Smeargle are solitary yet sociable Pokémon, known for their communal ‘painting’ activities with their comrades. Their tail secretes a colorful fluid that they use to mark their territories and express their emotions.
If you enjoy drawing Smeargle, why not add some other Pokémon to the picture? Try adding Pokémon like Pikachu with arms wide open or even a dancing Pikachu for an amusing scene, or incorporate more artistically-inclined Pokémon like Alakazam for an art-themed setting.
About the Guide
This guide will take you through 14 detailed steps to draw your very own Smeargle. To make things easier, we’ve incorporated color coding:
- Red Color: Represents the current step to focus on
- Black Color: Showcases the lines drawn in previous steps
- Grey Color: Shows the basic sketch that helps maintain the correct proportions













That covers how to draw Smeargle Pokemon, the artist of the Pokedex with that signature tail-brush and beret. More Pokemon tutorials are on the way, so if you want to keep up with new guides as they drop, there is a weekly digest you can sign up for at the top of this page. You can also follow along on Pinterest, where readers post their own versions in the comments of each tutorial pin.