In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Shrew in 6 easy steps. This step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a shrew. Follow along with the how to draw a shrew drawing guide below by sketching the red portion of each of the six steps, super easy!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Shrew drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about shrews you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Shrews are small, mouse-like mammals that are found on every continent except Antarctica.
• These animals are known for their high metabolic rates, which require them to consume their own body weight in food every day.
• Shrews have a unique venomous saliva that helps them subdue and digest their prey, which includes insects, slugs, and other small invertebrates.
• Despite their tiny size, some shrew species are among the most venomous mammals in the world relative to their body weight.
• These mammals are excellent diggers and create complex tunnel systems underground, which serve as their homes and hunting grounds.
• Shrews have poor eyesight but rely heavily on their acute senses of smell and hearing to navigate and locate food.
• These animals are solitary and territorial, with some species engaging in fierce battles over territory and mates.
• Shrews are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and even urban areas, where they help control insect populations.
• These mammals have a high reproductive rate, with some species giving birth to multiple litters of young each year.
• Shrews play an important role in their ecosystems by helping to maintain a balance between predator and prey populations.

How To Draw a Shrew – Quick and Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Guide

Step 1: Begin by drawing the top of the shrew’s head.

Step 2: Draw the nose and the back end of the shrew.

Step 3: Now you can draw the tail and the underside.

Step 4: Draw two of the shrew’s feet.

Step 5: Sketch in the third foot.

Step 6: Finally, draw the eye and whiskers to give some personality.

Nice work, now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Shrew, considering adding some shading or coloring to make your little rodent look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your easy shrew drawing.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Shrew! Your first try may not have gone as perfectly as you had hoped, but I’m sure after another attempt or two you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a shrew is with practice!

Are you looking for another small shrew-like animal to draw? How about learning how to quickly and easily draw a MOLE?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw a Mole.