How to Draw Animals on Totem Poles. Part of the series: Drawing & Illustration Lessons. Drawing animals on totem poles requires first sketching out the tall totem pole, drawing a winged creature at the top of the totem and using strong, bold shapes to illustrate the other animals. Sketch a variety of animals on a totem pole with creative tips from a professional illustrator in this free video on drawing. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/video_4756098_draw-animals-totem-poles.html