Squirrel Pixel Art: Bushy Tails, Acorns & Woodland Poses

A squirrel tail can curl behind a seated body, sweep above a leap or frame a small woodland scene. Compare broad cartoons and fine line studies while keeping the paws distinct.

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Wide squirrel pixel art composition comparing the selected licensed illustration shapes

Make the tail part of the silhouette

12 licensed squirrel illustration studies converted to 128 × 128. One example uses a locally assembled whole-illustration bobbing GIF; this does not animate separate body parts.

Tan squirrel pixel cartoon sitting in profile with a tall brown tail
Orange squirrel pixel character holding a small nut beside a large curled tail
Round brown squirrel pixel cartoon holding its front paws together
Gray squirrel pixel drawing standing on a branch with a curled tail
Brown squirrel pixel illustration leaning forward with its bushy tail raised
Stippled squirrel pixel line study standing on a tree stump
Black squirrel pixel silhouette with a tall jagged bushy tail
Warm woodland squirrel pixel illustration surrounded by leaves and branches
Flying squirrel pixel line study gliding with stretched limbs
Natural squirrel pixel illustration climbing across a branch
Red squirrel pixel cartoon with a pale chest and a large rounded tail
Brown and white squirrel pixel illustration standing on a sloping branch in a gentle whole-illustration bobbing GIF
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A closer look at 16 × 16 pixel art

Explore the Ditoo and small-canvas pixel art with pixel artist Brandon James Greer.

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Squirrel pixel art questions

Why does my squirrel tail look like a second body?

Separate it with a contrasting edge or background gap, and let the tail connect to the rump at one clear point. Keep the face and front paws on the body side of that connection.

How can I show an acorn without hiding the paws?

Use one small contrasting nut shape and keep a dark gap around each paw. An oversized prop can take the place of the muzzle and chest.

Try your own squirrel design

A large bushy tail needs a clear outside curve and a background notch beside the body. Start with that shape in the pixel art maker.