How to Draw a Porcupine – Fun Animal Drawing Tutorial for Kids

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Spiky quills and tiny paws turn this woodland creature into a fun and exciting drawing activity for young artists.

Step 1: Sketch the porcupine's pointed nose, curving forehead, and a small lower facial line.

Step 2: Add the nose, eyes, mouth, as shown in the image.

Step 3: Draw the first sharp quills above the head.

Step 4: Add additional long quills to the back of the upper part.

Step 5: Continue drawing the long-pointed quills toward the back.

Step 6: Insert the pointed quills on the back of your porcupine.

Step 7: Make further short quills along the backside towards the lower side.

Step 8: Finish your lower quills by making a few more strokes with the pointed ends.

Step 9: Draw the front leg with the claws of a small paw.

Step 10: Add the second front leg, and bend at the chest.

Step 11: Draw the belly line toward the back.

Step 12: Join the first back leg with the foot of a smaller size.

Step 13: Draw the back leg, then finish the lower body form.

Step 14: Add additional long quill lines along the upper back.

Step 15: Draw additional pointed quills towards the back.

Step 16: Create small quill lines around the head and upper body.

Step 17: Make more quick quill marks along the middle of the body.

Step 18: Make small quill marks on the front legs and body.

Step 19: Draw a circular eye in the face.

Step 20: Color the pupils of the eyes, leaving a small white shimmer.

Step 21: Carefully dim the eyes to finish your porcupine sketch. Now it’s time to color your drawing!

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