Raksha is the devoted wolf mother who adopted Mowgli as her own cub in The Jungle Book. Her fierce protective instinct and gentle nature made her one of the most memorable characters in the story, willing to face even Shere Khan to keep her man-cub safe.
Sketching Raksha the Wolf
This guide contains 12 step-by-step images that will teach you how to draw Raksha in her calm, resting pose from the classic Disney film!
Raksha’s Physical Features
- Pointed ears with lighter inner fur
- Yellow eyes with calm, watchful expression
- Gray muzzle with black nose
- Dark brown-gray fur covering most of body
- Lighter gray chest and underbelly markings
- Thick ruff of fur around neck
- Relaxed lying down position with front paws extended
- Bushy tail resting against hindquarters
Raksha’s wolf design requires attention to fur texture and natural poses. After mastering this tutorial, try drawing her pack leader with the Akela guide. You can also sketch her adopted son using the how to draw Mowgli tutorial to create a family scene.
Reading the Tutorial Steps
Each image in this guide uses color coding to help you follow along:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Raksha: Full Tutorial
Show Us Your Wolf Drawing!
Now you know how to draw Raksha from The Jungle Book. Did you capture her protective yet gentle spirit? Share your experience in the comments, and post links to your artwork if you uploaded it somewhere! Other artists here would enjoy seeing your version of this caring wolf mother. Here’s a thought: do you think Raksha’s decision to adopt Mowgli ultimately brought more joy or more danger to the wolf pack?