How to Draw a Pig
Get ready for an exciting drawing lesson on how-to-draw a pig that will unlock your creativity! In this step-by-step guide, I'll walk you through the fundamental shapes and outlines needed for crafting an endearing pig drawing, complete with its own little mud puddling beneath. This lesson is perfect for beginners who want a fun challenge while learning essential drawing skills.
We'll be using a vibrant color palette including shades of pink for the pig, brown for a muddy backdrop, and black for some added detail. You'll learn how each part of the pig comes together, from the rounded head and tiny eyes, down through the curled tail and those iconic hooves. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only have a delightful drawing but also boosted confidence and newfound skills.
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw a Pig
In the lesson below we will break the pig drawing down into steps, so even if you're just starting out, you’ll feel confident as you go along. We’ll focus on basic shapes and outlines before adding those colorful details that make your pig look complete. You can do this!
Form the Head
Begin by making a rounded shape for the pig’s head.
Draw the Eyes
Draw the eyes by making two tiny circles.
Attach the Snout
Draw a triangular-shaped snout attached to the pig’s head.
Outline the Nostrils
Outline the nostrils by creating two small circles on its snout.
Draw the Mouth
Draw the curved outline of the pig’s mouth.
Attach the Ears
Attach the pointed shape of the pig’s ears to the sides of its head. Make sure to erase extra lines.
Outline the Body
Outline the pig’s oval-shaped body.
Form the Legs
Form four upright legs attached to the pig’s body.
Add the Hooves
Add the pig’s hooves attached to the bottom of its legs.
Attach the Tail
Attach the pig’s curled tail to the back of its body.
Draw Mud
Draw an outline of a mud puddle beneath the pig.
Shade the Eyes
Shade the pig’s eyes with black and white.
Color the Ears and Snout
Color the pig’s ears and snout with pink. Then, fill in the nostrils with dark pink.
Shade the Body
Shade the pig’s head, body, legs and tail with light pink. Now, color its hooves with brown.
Fill in the Mud
Fill in the mud puddle with dark brown.
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