A complete hedgehog in side view, low rounded back, pointed face, tiny ear and short visible feet; quills grouped into broad clusters. Black and gray fineliner drawing on warm textured sketchbook paper.

Drawing referenceAbout reference use

Hedgehog fine ink study

A complete hedgehog in side view, low rounded back, pointed face, tiny ear and short visible feet; quills grouped into broad clusters. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in fine ink.

Animals Easy Fineliner20 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main shapes
Outline the low body and pointed muzzle.
Connect the structure
Add the ear and feet before grouping the quills.
Develop the drawing
Refine the clear outer contour, add only the most useful interior details and place a few small local shadows. Leave most of the paper open.

A small thing to tryLeave the face clear of the quill mass.