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Draw the face
Draw a round face near the middle of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Porcupine
This cartoon porcupine is a round face, a round body, spiky quills, a big nose, small ears, paws and feet. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon porcupine, step by step
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Add the spiky quills
Around the top and sides of the body, draw lots of pointy spikes, like a crown of zigzags.
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Draw the eyes and nose
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, a big round nose and a little smile.
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Add the ears and paws
Draw two small round ears beside the face and two little paws on the tummy.
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Draw the feet and quill lines
Draw two feet at the bottom. Then add a few lines on the quills.
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Color your porcupine
Dark brown for the quills, light brown for the body, cream for the face, and dark brown for the nose and feet.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon porcupine
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Zigzag quills
Draw the quills as one big zigzag line around the top of the body. It is easier than drawing each spike.
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Face first
Draw the face before the quills so you know where to stop.
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Quill lines
A few lines inside the quills make them look sharp.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your porcupine, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon porcupine in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon porcupine easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Can a porcupine shoot its quills?
No. That is a myth. The quills come off when something touches them.
What is the difference between a porcupine and a hedgehog?
A porcupine is bigger with long quills. A hedgehog is small and can roll into a ball.
What colors do I need for a cartoon porcupine?
Dark brown, light brown, cream and pink.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
