How to Draw a Capybara Holding a Heart (Easy Step by Step)
A capybara hugging a big heart is sweet and simple to draw. It is built from a pear-shaped body, two small round ears, two dot eyes, and a heart made from two bumps and a point. Once you see those shapes, the whole drawing comes together quickly.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
- How to draw a capybara holding a heart step by step
- Tips for drawing a capybara holding a heart
- Free capybara holding a heart coloring page
- How to color your capybara holding a heart drawing
- Capybara holding a heart fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a capybara holding a heart
- More easy animal drawings
How to draw a capybara holding a heart step by step
How to Draw a Capybara Holding a Heart · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Body outline
Draw a big pear shape that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. Start with two tiny curls at the top for the ear tips, draw down each side, and finish with a flat bottom that has a few small bumps for feet.
Step 3: Top of head and ears
Draw a gently curved line across the top of the body to make the top of the head. At each end, add a small round bump for an ear.
Step 4: Eyes and nose
Draw two small solid dots for eyes, wide apart. Between them, lower down, draw a short straight line for the nose with two tiny slanted dashes at the top, like a little Y.
Step 5: Top and bottom of heart
In the middle of the tummy, draw two round bumps side by side for the top of a heart. Below them, draw a wide V shape for the bottom point. Leave small gaps at the sides.
Step 6: Left paw
On the left side of the heart, draw a curvy hook that bends around the edge of the heart. It fills the gap and looks like a paw hugging the heart.
Step 7: Right paw
On the right side of the heart, draw a matching curvy hook around the edge, with one tiny dash sticking out for a finger. Now both paws hold the heart.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your capybara holding a heart? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a capybara holding a heart
- Start with a light, wide oval to guide you, then draw the body outline over it. A wide, round bottom makes your capybara look chubby and cute.
- The heart is the trickiest part. Draw the two top bumps the same size, then bring the bottom V down to one point.
- Draw the paws last so they hook around the edges of the heart. Curvy lines that wrap the edge look like a real hug.
Free capybara holding a heart coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this capybara holding a heart coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your capybara holding a heart drawing
Try warm browns and tans for the body, and a bright pink or red heart. For a creative twist, give your capybara a rainbow heart.
Capybara holding a heart fun fact for kids
Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world. They love water and are very good swimmers.
Questions about drawing a capybara holding a heart
What shapes do I need to draw a capybara?
You need a big pear-shaped body, two small round ears, and two dots for the eyes. The heart is two bumps joined to a point.
How do I make my capybara look cuter?
Place the eyes wide apart and keep them small and round. Make the body extra round and chubby, and keep the nose tiny.
How do I draw a heart that looks even on both sides?
Draw the two top bumps the same size, side by side. Then draw a V below that points to the middle between them.
