Need to learn how to draw a mouse? This tutorial will show you how to do it in a few easy-to-follow steps. Let's start!
Step
Method 1 of 3: Realistic Rat
Step 1. Draw a circle with a triangle for the head
Sketch the guide lines for the face.
Step 2. Draw two big circles for the ears
Then add another circle for the eyes and another for the nose.
Step 3. Draw two circles
They should be roughly the same size, but one overlaps the other almost in the middle.
Step 4. For the legs, draw two smaller ovals with each of the larger ovals for the hind legs
Add two small circles each with small fingers for the footprints.
Step 5. Draw a long, slender tail
Draw a curve on the ground to make it look more realistic.
Step 6. Add details like whiskers and small paws
Outline your mouse and delete any unnecessary guide lines.
Step 7. Color your image
Rats are generally white, gray, black, or brown, but if your mouse is a cartoon (like from Cinderella) you may want to vary the color of its coat and even dress it up.
Method 2 of 3: Cartoon Mouse
Step 1. Draw two circles of different sizes and an oval overlapping each other
This will form the framework for the body and head of the mouse.
Step 2. Draw the details for the rat's limbs using the curves extending from the second oval and circle
Step 3. Draw a slender tail using curved lines
Draw a curved line along the tail to show the section.
Step 4. Draw the big ears using simple curves and add details for the fur
Step 5. Draw the details for the mouse's face including the nose, mouth, and large front teeth
Step 6. Draw details around the face including the eyebrows and muzzle
Draw the details for the eyes.
Step 7. Trace with the pen and erase the unnecessary lines
Add details to the body.
Step 8. Color as you like
Method 3 of 3: Traditional Rat
Step 1. Draw two circles of different sizes for the outline
The first circle is smaller than the other.
Step 2. Draw the details for the mouse's head
Draw a triangle from the circle to form the muzzle. Draw two small ovals around the head for the ears. Draw small circles for visible mouse eyes.
Step 3. Fix the head using curved lines
Draw the details for the nose and ears.
Step 4. Draw curved lines to connect to the other circle and to form its body
Also draw details for the mouse's legs.
Step 5. Draw the slender but long tail of the mouse using curved lines
Step 6. Trace with the pen and erase the unnecessary lines
Draw details to show the feathers.
Step 7. Color as you like
Tips
- Draw thin with a pencil so you can erase the wrong parts easily.
- If you want to use markers/watercolors to color your drawing, use relatively thick paper and line your pencil darker before doing so.
- Outlining the important parts of the mouse or object will show you how accurate the drawing is. (if you have to change the shape, resize etc…)
