How to Draw a Hedgehog (Easy Step by Step)
A hedgehog is a fun animal to draw because its spiky back is just a zigzag line. You only need a rounded body, a pointy triangle for the face, and two little U shapes for feet. Even beginners end up with a cute, cozy hedgehog.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a hedgehog step by step
How to Draw a Hedgehog · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Body and face outline
Draw a big rounded curve for the bottom of the body, like the bottom of a loaf of bread. On the right, curve up and over to a pointy nose, like a soft triangle. Add a few tiny zigzag bumps at the far left.
Step 3: Ear and face line
Draw a long curved line from the top of the head straight down to the bottom of the body to split the face from the body. Give it a small loop at the top for the ear.
Step 4: Spikes on the left
Starting at the left side of the body, draw a zigzag line going up toward the top of the back, like a row of little mountains.
Step 5: Spikes on top
Keep the zigzag going across the top of the back. Finish at the ear, with the last spike curving down beside it.
Step 6: Two little feet
Under the body, draw two small upside-down U shapes, one near the back and one near the front.
Step 7: Eye and smile
Add a round dot for the eye near the top of the face. Then draw a short curved smile near the nose.
Step 8: Prickle marks
Scatter small curved V shapes, like tiny smiles, all over the body. Spread them out so they look like fluffy prickles.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your hedgehog? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a capybara or how to draw an axolotl next.
Tips for drawing a hedgehog
- Draw the zigzag spikes slowly. Make each point about the same height so the back looks even.
- The ear loop sits right at the top of the line that splits the face from the body. Draw that line first so you know where to put the loop.
- Space the little V marks out on the body and keep them all about the same size. Leave a gap between each one.
Free hedgehog coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this hedgehog coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your hedgehog drawing
Try warm browns and tans for the spikes, with a lighter peach for the face and belly. For a creative twist, color each spike a different shade of autumn leaf colors.
Hedgehog fun fact for kids
A baby hedgehog is called a hoglet. Hedgehogs can roll into a tight ball so their spines point outward, which helps keep them safe.
Questions about drawing a hedgehog
What shapes do I need to draw a hedgehog?
You need a rounded body, a soft triangle for the face, a small loop for the ear, and two U shapes for feet. The spikes are just a zigzag line along the back.
How do I make my hedgehog look cuter?
Make the eye a little bigger and draw a tiny smile near the nose. Rounded spikes and a plump body also make it look sweeter.
How do I draw hedgehog spikes?
Draw a zigzag line up the left side and across the top of the body, going up and down like small mountains. Go slowly and try to keep the points about the same size.
