Last Updated on May 14, 2026
Welcome, aspiring artists! Today, we’re venturing into the world of Hanna-Barbera, ready to learn how to draw the clever and cunning Secret Squirrel. This step-by-step guide, crafted with care, is designed to help you sketch your favorite animated spy.
Identifying Secret Squirrel
Known as Agent 000, Secret Squirrel is a crafty character who parodies the spy genre, much like James Bond. His unique attire consists of a trench coat filled with spy gadgets, a bulletproof feature, and a distinct purple fedora that hardly leaves his head.
The character has a lisp that gives him a remarkable voice signature. Along with his trusty sidekick, Morocco Mole, he combats crime using their wit and a range of spy equipment. They confront foes like Yellow Pinkie and Hi-Spy, making every episode an adventurous journey.
Decoding the Guide
Before we embark on our artistic journey, let’s decode the color guidelines in our tutorial:
- Red Color: Represents the current step to focus on.
- Black Color: Highlights the lines drawn in the previous steps.
- Grey Color: Denotes the basic sketch and structure.
Our tutorial comprises 10 steps, starting with the basic sketch, made with light pencil strokes for easy adjustments. The first three steps form the foundational structure of the sketch, preparing you for more detailed work in the subsequent steps. When you reach the final stage, you may choose to ink your sketch. Remember to wait for the ink to dry before erasing the pencil lines to prevent smudging. The last image in the guide also serves as a color reference for coloring.
Your first attempt at how to draw Secret Squirrel might not look exactly the way you imagined, and that’s completely fine, most people’s first tries are a little rough around the edges. Save it, actually, because comparing it to your second or third attempt is one of the best ways to see real progress. More guides like this one pop up regularly, so follow SketchOk on Pinterest or Facebook to catch them, and video versions of some guides appear on YouTube if you prefer watching over reading.
