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Draw the head
In the upper part of your page, draw a head that is round on top and comes to a soft point at the bottom for the snout. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Rat
This cartoon rat has a head with a soft pointy snout, round ears and a pear shaped body with a long tail. 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 rat, step by step
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Add the round ears
On the top left and top right of the head, draw two round ears. Inside each one, draw a smaller circle.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes
In the upper half of the face, draw two round eyes with a white shine. Add a pink oval on each cheek.
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Draw the nose and whiskers
At the tip of the snout, draw a small round nose. Under it, draw a tiny mouth and two little front teeth. Add three thin whiskers on each side of the snout.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a body that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, like a pear. On the tummy, draw a light oval.
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Add the paws, feet and tail
Draw two tiny round paws on the tummy and two oval feet at the bottom. From the right side of the body, draw a long thin tail with a curl at the end.
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Color your rat
Color the head, ears and body grey and the tummy light grey. Color the inner ears, nose, cheeks, paws, feet and tail pink. Keep the eyes dark and the teeth white.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon rat
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Pointy snout
Let the bottom of the face come to a soft point. It is what makes a rat look like a rat.
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Thin tail
Draw the tail with two lines close together that get thinner at the end.
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Short whiskers
Keep the whiskers thin and light so they do not hide the face.
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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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Try a pet rat
Color the rat white with a few brown patches for a pet rat look.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon rat in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon rat easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it. Younger kids can skip the whiskers.
How do I draw a rat tail?
Draw two thin lines close together coming out of the body, getting thinner at the end, with a small curl.
What colors do I need for a cartoon rat?
Grey, light grey and pink.
Can I draw a brown rat?
Yes. Color the fur light brown and the tummy cream.
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.
