How to Create Pencil Drawn Cute Animals Using Midjourney

Cute pencil drawings have a special place in the world of art. They’re simple, charming, and bring a smile to our faces.

In this post, I’ll show you how to create cute animal drawings using Midjourney.

Create a Base Prompt for Midjourney

To create cute animal drawings with Midjourney, we need a good base prompt. Here’s what I’ve found works well:

A cute, [subject with details] drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing.

This prompt gives Midjourney clear instructions to create the kind of image we want. Let’s break it down:

• A cute, [subject with details]: This is where we describe our animal and what it’s doing.
• drawn in pencil: This tells Midjourney to mimic a pencil drawing style.
• cartoon character concept art: This pushes the style towards a cute, simplified cartoon look.
• on a white background: This keeps the focus on our animal character.
• a simple drawing: This reminds Midjourney to keep things uncomplicated and sketch-like.

Each part of this prompt plays a role in getting the right look. The animal description gives personality, “drawn in pencil” sets the medium, and the other parts guide the overall style and composition.

By tweaking the animal and its actions in the first part, we can create all sorts of cute characters. Let’s look at some examples to see how this works in practice.

Example Prompts for Cute Animal Drawings

Here are 22 example prompts you can use to create cute animal drawings with Midjourney. Each one follows our base prompt structure, with unique details for different animals. The –ar 3:4 parameter says to create the image in a 3:4 aspect ratio whereas –v 6.1 says the used model.

Bunny with a Carrot

Prompt: A cute, bunny holding a carrot drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a classic cute bunny image, complete with its favorite snack.

Baby Elephant

Prompt: A cute, baby elephant spraying water with its trunk drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt adds a playful action to make the baby elephant even more endearing.

Penguin on Ice

Prompt: A cute, penguin standing on ice drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt sets a simple scene for our penguin character.

Baby Owl

Prompt: A cute, baby owl perched on a branch drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The addition of a branch gives our owl a place to sit, adding context to the image.

Happy Dolphin

Prompt: A cute, happy dolphin jumping out of the water drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt captures a dynamic moment, showing the dolphin’s playful nature.

Squirrel with Acorn

Prompt: A cute, squirrel holding an acorn drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Adding the acorn gives our squirrel character a purpose and something to interact with.

Tiger Cub

Prompt: A cute, tiny tiger cub drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The word “tiny” emphasizes the cub’s small size, adding to its cuteness.

Small-Shelled Turtle

Prompt: A cute, turtle with a small shell drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Specifying a “small shell” helps to keep the turtle looking young and cute.

Bushy-Tailed Fox

Prompt: A cute, fox with a bushy tail drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The “bushy tail” detail adds character to our fox drawing.

Fluffy Sheep

Prompt: A cute, sheep with a fluffy wool coat drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The “fluffy wool coat” detail emphasizes the sheep’s soft, cuddly appearance.

Tiny Mouse with Cheese

Prompt: A cute, tiny mouse nibbling on a piece of cheese drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt creates a classic mouse scene, with the added action of nibbling cheese.

Funny Llama

Prompt: A cute, llama with a funny expression drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The “funny expression” detail adds personality to our llama character.

Raccoon with Marshmallow

Prompt: A cute, raccoon holding a marshmallow drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The unexpected marshmallow adds a whimsical touch to this raccoon drawing.

Grinning Crocodile

Prompt: A cute, crocodile with a small grin drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The “small grin” makes our crocodile friendly rather than scary.

Frog on Lily Pad

Prompt: A cute, frog sitting on a lily pad drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt sets a typical frog scene, perfect for a cute drawing.

Polar Bear Cub in Snow

Prompt: A cute, polar bear cub playing in the snow drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The action of “playing in the snow” adds movement and fun to the image.

Sleepy Cat

Prompt: A cute, sleepy cat drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The “sleepy” detail sets the mood for a relaxed, adorable cat drawing.

Smiling Hippo

Prompt: A cute, smiling hippo drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

A smile transforms our hippo from imposing to endearing.

Happy Puppy

Prompt: A cute, happy puppy drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

The word “happy” suggests an energetic, tail-wagging puppy.

Kangaroo

Prompt: A cute, kangaroo drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt keeps things simple, letting Midjourney interpret a basic cute kangaroo.

Cow Eating Grass

Prompt: A cute, cow eating grass drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Adding the action of eating grass gives our cow something to do, making the scene more interesting.

Swimming Fish

Prompt: A cute, fish swimming in water drawn in pencil, cartoon character concept art, on a white background, a simple drawing. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

This prompt suggests movement, bringing life to our fish drawing.

Tips for Customizing Prompts

Here are some tips to help you create cute animal drawings that stand out:

• Mix up the actions: Instead of just describing the animal, add an action. A cat playing with yarn or a dog chasing its tail can make your drawing more dynamic and interesting.
• Add accessories: Give your animals fun items to interact with. A bird wearing a tiny hat or a pig with a flower in its mouth can add charm and personality.
• Play with expressions: Describe the animal’s mood or facial expression. A grumpy hedgehog or a surprised giraffe can lead to amusing results.
• Change the age: Specifying “baby,” “young,” or “old” can dramatically change how your animal looks. Baby animals are often extra cute!
• Adjust the size: Words like “tiny,” “giant,” or “miniature” can create interesting contrasts and make your drawings more eye-catching.
• Add simple backgrounds: While we keep a white background in our base prompt, you can try adding simple elements like “sitting on a cloud” or “peeking out of a flower.”

The key is to keep things simple and cute. Don’t overcomplicate your prompts. Sometimes, less is more when it comes to creating adorable pencil drawings.

Creating cute pencil-drawn animals with Midjourney is a fun process. We’ve covered the basics of crafting effective prompts and seen a variety of examples to spark your imagination.

So grab your virtual pencil (or in this case, your keyboard) and start creating some adorable animal drawings. With Midjourney and a bit of creativity, you’re all set to bring a whole zoo of cute characters to life.