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How to Draw a Capybara
Draw a capybara in 12 easy steps, about 9 minutes. Free, with a printable worksheet.
Each picture adds one red line. Draw that line, then scroll to the next picture. Rub out any dashed helper lines at the end. First up: big boxy head.
Step 1: Big boxy head
Near the top left, draw a big boxy head with a flat top and a blunt nose.
Tip Leave lots of room on the right for the body.
Step 2: Tiny round ear
At the back of the head top, draw a tiny round ear with a smaller circle inside.
Step 3: One round eye
High on the head, draw one round eye. Colour a black dot in it and leave a white shine.
Tip We see the capybara from the side, so only 1 eye shows.
Step 4: The snout
Start on the head top in front of the eye. Draw a gentle curve down to the chin.
Step 5: Nose and smile
Colour a black nostril high on the snout. From low on its front, draw a short smile inside the snout.
Step 6: Long body
From the back of the head, draw a long bean body round the bottom and back under the chin.
Tip Make it a little higher at the back. Leave room under it for short legs.
Step 7: Front leg
Start on the chest, draw a short leg down to a round paw, and stop back on the tummy.
Tip Rub out the tummy line inside the leg.
Step 8: Back leg
Start on the tummy near the back, draw a short leg with a round paw, and stop on the bottom.
Step 9: Far legs
Add 2 legs peeking out from behind, one beside each near leg. All 4 paws end level.
Tip Only draw the parts you can see.
Step 10: Toes and ground
Draw a ground line under the paws. Add short toe lines: 2 on near paws, 1 on far paws.
Step 11: Tan snout and ear
Colour the snout and the inside of the ear tan.
Step 12: Brown fur
Colour the head, ear, body and legs brown around the tan. Leave the eye white.
Your finished drawing
Follow the steps above and this is where you end up: a capybara, drawn by you.
Every step in one picture
