How to Draw Sonic the Hedgehog

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

Sonic is arguably one of the best known video game character of all time. He's an indefatigable blue hedgehog with spiky hair. His powers include the ability to run fast and curl into a ball. Awesome! Originally from Japan, the little guy was initially known as Sonikku za Hejjihoggu. But enough of that. If you'd like to learn how to draw him, follow the two methods below.

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How to Draw Sonic in an Action Pose

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This will be Sonic's head. Sketch lightly at this point.
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Underneath the head, draw an oval for his torso.
- Now, we can begin adding detail!
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Add the spikes that go on top of his head. They are like a saw blade.
These will be the character's ears.
Make sure the butterfly shape is inside the head first!
Join the head and body by adding a rim outside the oval torso.
Refer to a Sonic picture for help on this.
Draw the legs coming out of the body like sticks.
For example, buckles, stripes, etc.

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Then add a spiky shape. This will serve as the outline of Sonic's head. Add vertical and horizontal lines. These will help you later when you draw his face.
Using the guidelines from the previous step, add his eyes, right ear, nose and mouth.
Make them slightly larger than usual. Have his right hand making a thumbs-up sign.
For example, add lines for the folds of his gloves and add detail to Sonic's shoes.
For example, draw his tail and the spikes on his back.
Start outlining Sonic by using a pen or marker and erasing pencil marks.
Sonic is usually blue, has green eyes and wears red shoes.

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Practice.

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How do I get the eye shape right? This is hard for me.

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The best thing you can do is practice. You should use only official art as a reference.

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Be creative! Experiment with different shapes and sizes.

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Use coloring pencils, pens etc.

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Do a rough sketch first.

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