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How to draw a mouse?

Drawing a cute little mouse in 8 simple steps

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

Learn how to draw a little mouse yourself today. Grab your pencil and follow this easy step-by-step drawing lesson!

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a super cute little mouse. It's not difficult at all, because we start with simple shapes. Are you joining in?

Summary

In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to turn a few circles and lines into a real mouse. In eight steps, a cheerful little animal will appear on your paper.

Steps

Step 1

Start with a slanted egg shape for the head and place a guide line in the middle.

Draw a slanted oval with a vertical guide line for the mouse's head.
Step 2

Draw a larger oval for the body and a long, curved line for the tail.

A large oval for the body and a graceful line for the mouse tail.
Step 3

Place small circles where the ears, snout, and paws should go.

Guide circles for the ears, snout, and paws of the mouse.
Step 4

Now make the ears nice and round and give the snout a clear shape.

Draw the round shapes of the mouse ears and the pointed snout.
Step 5

Draw the shape of the paws and give the tail some thickness.

The paws and the tail of the mouse get more shape.
Step 6

Draw a shiny eye, a small nose, and the toes on the paws.

Adding details such as the eye, the nose, and the small mouse toes.
Step 7

Make the fur a bit fluffy with short strokes and draw small nails.

Drawing details of the fur and nails on the paws.
Step 8

Erase the guide lines, trace the outer lines thicker, and draw the ground underneath.

The completed drawing of the mouse with thick lines and a ground surface.

Frequently asked questions

Which pencil is best to use?
It is best to use a regular graphite pencil, so you can easily erase the guide lines later.
How do I draw the whiskers?
At the end, draw a few thin, quick strokes near the nose for the funniest whiskers.
Can I also color my mouse?
Of course! You can make it gray, brown, or even white with a pink nose.
What if a step doesn't work right away?
That's not a problem at all; practice makes perfect and you can always start over with your eraser.