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How to draw a hedgehog?

Drawing a happy hedgehog in 8 steps

Learn step by step how to draw a hedgehog. Follow the 8 steps and print the tutorial.

Learn how to draw a cute hedgehog with prickles yourself. Follow these simple steps and create your own forest animal!

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a super fun hedgehog scurrying through the forest. With a few simple shapes, you'll conjure a prickly friend onto paper in no time. Grab your pencil and let's get started quickly!

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In this drawing lesson, you will learn to draw a hedgehog using circles and ovals. We finish by drawing the funny spines on its back.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw a small circle for the hedgehog's head and put a cross in it as a guide line.

Drawing of a circle with a cross inside for the head of the hedgehog.
Stap 2

Now draw a large, horizontal oval behind the head for the plump body.

A large horizontal oval connected to the small circle.
Stap 3

Draw thin guide lines for the snout and the place where the legs will go later.

Lines indicating the position of the snout and the four legs.
Stap 4

Make the snout pointed and draw a small round ear on top of the head.

A hedgehog with a pointed nose and a small round ear.
Stap 5

Give the hedgehog four short legs under its body and a small black nose.

Sketch of four short legs and a round nose on the snout.
Stap 6

Draw a shiny eye on the face and small toes on the legs.

Detail of the eye and the small feet of the hedgehog.
Stap 7

Now draw short, sharp strokes all over the back for the spines.

A hedgehog with many small spines drawn on its back.
Stap 8

Erase the guide lines and trace the outer lines extra thick with your pencil.

The completed drawing of a hedgehog without guide lines.

Frequently asked questions

Which shapes do I need for the hedgehog?
We start with a simple circle for the head and a larger oval for the body.
How do I best draw the spines?
Make short, quick strokes or small triangles across the entire back of the hedgehog.
What color is a hedgehog?
Usually they are brown or gray, but of course, you can give it any color you want!
Do I need to use an eraser?
Yes, that is useful for removing the guide lines we draw at the beginning later on.

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