How to Draw a Rat
Learn how to draw a rat step by step. This page keeps every rat lesson in one place, like a cute grey cartoon rat with round ears and a long pink tail. Each lesson shows one step at a time in pencil, so it is easy to follow.
What makes a cartoon rat
A face that comes to a soft point for the snout, round ears, whiskers, two front teeth and a long thin tail. The pointy snout is what makes a rat look different from a mouse.
Tips for drawing a rat
- Make the head round on top and pointy at the bottom.
- Put the nose at the very tip of the snout.
- Draw the whiskers coming out from the snout.
- Finish with a long thin tail.
Questions people ask
How do you draw a rat for kids?
Draw a head that comes to a soft point, two round ears, two eyes, a nose at the tip with whiskers and two teeth. Then add a pear shaped body, paws, feet and a long tail.
What colors do you use for a cartoon rat?
Grey for the fur, light grey for the tummy, and pink for the ears, nose, paws, feet and tail.
What is the difference between drawing a rat and a mouse?
A rat has a longer, pointier snout and smaller ears. A mouse has a rounder face and very big ears.