How to Draw a Hedgehog with an Apple (Easy Step by Step)
This hedgehog is built from a few simple shapes: a rounded head with a pointy nose, a zigzag line for the spiky back, and two little feet. The best part is the shiny apple balanced on its back. It is a friendly drawing that is easy to finish in one sitting.
- Easy
- 12 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 with an apple step by step
How to Draw a Hedgehog with an Apple · 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: The head
Start with a rounded oval shape that comes to a gentle point on the left for the nose. Draw along the top, around the pointy nose, under the chin, and up the curved back of the head.
Step 3: Back and belly
Start high on the right and draw a wiggly zigzag line going down the right side. Then curve it around into a big smooth belly line that ends near the bottom of the head.
Step 4: Ear, feet and neck
Add a small half circle on top of the head for the ear. Then draw two little ovals along the bottom for feet, and a short wiggly line joining the bottom of the head to the belly.
Step 5: Spiky back
Starting at the top of the head, draw a zigzag line going up and to the right, like a row of little mountains. Make the spikes pointy and a little different sizes.
Step 6: The apple
On top of the back, draw a round apple shape like a small ball with a flat top. Let its bottom curve rest between the spikes.
Step 7: Leaf and shine
Draw a small pointy leaf on top of the apple. Add a short curved line on the left inside the apple to show it is shiny.
Step 8: Eye and smile
Add a small dot for the eye near the middle of the head. Finish with a short curved line near the nose for a happy smile.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your hedgehog with an apple? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a squirrel with an acorn or how to draw an owl in a scarf next.
Tips for drawing a hedgehog with an apple
- Sketch the head as a light oval first, so the shape feels right before you add the body and spikes.
- The zigzag spikes are the trickiest part. Go slowly, making short up-and-down lines, and do not worry if the points are uneven.
- Draw the apple after the spikes, so it looks like it is resting on the back.
Free hedgehog with an apple coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this hedgehog with an apple 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 with an apple drawing
Try warm browns for the spikes, a soft tan for the face and feet, and a bright red or green apple. For a creative twist, give the hedgehog a rainbow of colored spikes.
Hedgehog with an apple fun fact for kids
A hedgehog can curl into a tight ball when it feels scared, and its spines point outward to protect it. A baby hedgehog is called a hoglet.
Questions about drawing a hedgehog with an apple
What shapes do I need to draw a hedgehog?
You need a rounded oval for the head, a big curve for the back and belly, a small half circle for the ear, two small ovals for feet, and a zigzag line for the spikes. A small round shape makes the apple.
How do I make my hedgehog look cuter?
Make the eye dot a bit bigger and add a small curved smile. Keep the feet small and round.
How do I draw the spikes so they look good?
Draw short zigzags that go up and down in a row, like a little mountain range. Uneven spikes make the hedgehog look more natural.
