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How to Draw Sonic: Step-by-Step for Kids

How to draw Sonic in 42 easy steps

Sonic giving a thumbs-up, with swept quills, pointed ears, large eyes, white gloves and striped shoes.

Follow 42 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Each feature has its own guide so you can pause between strokes.

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How to draw Sonic, step by step

  1. 1Draw the far ear

    Draw the far ear.

  2. 2Draw inside the far ear

    Draw inside the far ear.

  3. 3Draw the top swept quill

    Draw the top swept quill.

  4. 4Draw the middle swept quill

    Draw the middle swept quill.

  5. 5Draw the lower swept quill

    Draw the lower swept quill.

  6. 6Draw the bottom quill

    Draw the bottom quill.

  7. 7Draw the right side of the head

    Draw the right side of the head.

  8. 8Draw the near ear

    Draw the near ear.

  9. 9Draw inside the near ear

    Draw inside the near ear.

  10. 10Draw the large eye area

    Draw the large eye area.

  11. 11Draw the rounded muzzle

    Draw the rounded muzzle.

  12. 12Draw the left pupil

    Draw the left pupil.

  13. 13Draw the right pupil

    Draw the right pupil.

  14. 14Draw the nose

    Draw the nose.

  15. 15Draw the nose highlight

    Draw the nose highlight.

  16. 16Draw the smile

    Draw the smile.

  17. 17Draw the bent left arm

    Draw the bent left arm.

  18. 18Connect the left arm to the body

    Connect the left arm to the body.

  19. 19Draw the left glove cuff

    Draw the left glove cuff.

  20. 20Draw the left glove

    Draw the left glove.

  21. 21Draw the top of the right arm

    Draw the top of the right arm.

  22. 22Draw the bottom of the right arm

    Draw the bottom of the right arm.

  23. 23Draw the right glove cuff

    Draw the right glove cuff.

  24. 24Draw the thumb and left side of the glove

    Draw the thumb and left side of the glove.

  25. 25Draw the outside of the raised glove

    Draw the outside of the raised glove.

  26. 26Draw the top folded finger

    Draw the top folded finger.

  27. 27Draw the middle folded finger

    Draw the middle folded finger.

  28. 28Draw the bottom folded finger

    Draw the bottom folded finger.

  29. 29Draw the oval tummy

    Draw the oval tummy.

  30. 30Draw the left leg

    Draw the left leg.

  31. 31Connect the top of the legs

    Connect the top of the legs.

  32. 32Draw the right leg

    Draw the right leg.

  33. 33Draw the left ankle cuff

    Draw the left ankle cuff.

  34. 34Draw the right ankle cuff

    Draw the right ankle cuff.

  35. 35Draw the left shoe

    Draw the left shoe.

  36. 36Draw the right shoe

    Draw the right shoe.

  37. 37Draw the left shoe sole

    Draw the left shoe sole.

  38. 38Draw the right shoe sole

    Draw the right shoe sole.

  39. 39Draw the first left shoe stripe

    Draw the first left shoe stripe.

  40. 40Draw the second left shoe stripe

    Draw the second left shoe stripe.

  41. 41Draw the first right shoe stripe

    Draw the first right shoe stripe.

  42. 42Draw the second right shoe stripe

    Draw the second right shoe stripe.

Time to color!

Use blue quills and body, a tan muzzle and tummy, white gloves and red shoes with white straps.

In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.

Frequently asked questions

How many steps are in the Sonic drawing?
This lesson has 42 guided strokes, with separate steps for the character's main features and details.
Can we follow along on paper?
Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.
What colors can I use for Sonic?
Use blue quills and body, a tan muzzle and tummy, white gloves and red shoes with white straps. You can choose your own palette too.

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