How to Draw a Hedgehog
Learn How to Draw a Hedgehog in 8 Simple Steps


In this tutorial on how to draw a hedgehog, I will show you how to depict a simplified version of this animal. There will be few details and complex shapes.
This is done so that even the most inexperienced artist can cope with the task, and create a beautiful and convincing drawing of a hedgehog.
By the way, do not forget that you can always open or print a PDF version of this lesson to distribute to your students or children. To get it, just scroll down the page.
So let’s get down to the lesson!
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw a Hedgehog
- Sketch the muzzle and lower body.
To do this, use a long and smooth line like in my example.
- Sketch out the upper body.
In the future, characteristic hedgehog spikes will appear in this place.
- Draw the legs.
Use four simple semi-oval-like lines for this.
- Draw the outlines of the hedgehog’s spikes.
To do this, use a zigzag line that resembles a circular saw blade.
- Detail the hedgehog’s face.
Draw the eye, nose, and smiling mouth. Don’t forget to sketch a small line in the ear.
- Add more spikes.
To do this, use elongated angular lines as in my example.
- Erase the guidelines.
In addition, you can trace your hedgehog drawing to make it more cartoonish.
- Color the hedgehog.
Use beige, brown, and black colors. Add highlights to the eye and nose.
So, this was a lesson in drawing a hedgehog. Don’t forget to download the PDF version of this manual, which includes the steps of this instruction, a coloring page, tracing worksheet, and grid drawing worksheet.