How to Draw a Capybara in a Hot Spring (Easy Step by Step)
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A capybara soaking in a hot spring with an orange on its head is calm and a little silly, which makes it fun to draw. It is built from simple shapes: a rounded rectangle for the head, a big hill for the back, a wide oval for the tub, and a few wavy lines for water and steam.
- Easy
- 12 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 in a hot spring step by step
- Tips for drawing a capybara in a hot spring
- Free capybara in a hot spring coloring page
- How to color your capybara in a hot spring drawing
- Capybara in a hot spring fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a capybara in a hot spring
- More easy animal drawings
How to draw a capybara in a hot spring step by step
How to Draw a Capybara in a Hot Spring · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The head
Draw a rounded rectangle, like a loaf of bread, near the top middle of the page. This is the capybara's boxy head.
Step 3: Back and tub rim
Start at the right side of the head and draw a big smooth hill that curves down to the right for the back. Keep going around into a wide, flat oval that sweeps left along the bottom and ends in the middle, for the top edge of the hot spring.
Step 4: The neck
Draw one short, gently curved line down from the bottom of the head. It shows where the neck slips into the water.
Step 5: Front of the tub
Draw a wide, shallow curve under the oval, starting at the left edge and ending at the right edge. This is the front wall of the hot spring.
Step 6: Orange, face and ripples
On top of the head, draw a small circle with a tiny leaf for a floating orange. Add a little loop for the ear at the top right of the head, a tiny curved line for a sleepy eye, and a short curved line at the bottom left for the cheek. Then draw two wavy lines on the water inside the tub.
Step 7: Rising steam
Draw three tall wiggly lines floating up above the hot spring, like squiggly snakes standing on their tails. Keep them about the same height and spaced apart.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your capybara in a hot spring? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a cat loaf or how to draw a dog in a raincoat next.
Tips for drawing a capybara in a hot spring
- Draw the head as a rounded rectangle, not a circle. A flat top and a blunt, boxy face is what makes it look like a capybara.
- Make the back one smooth hill. Start at the head and draw in one slow motion so the line does not get wobbly.
- Draw the wavy lines with a relaxed hand. Think of gentle hills and valleys, and keep the three steam lines about the same height.
Free capybara in a hot spring coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this capybara in a hot spring 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 in a hot spring drawing
Color the capybara warm brown, the orange bright orange with a green leaf, and the water light blue. For a creative twist, make the steam pink and purple, or add a tiny rubber duck floating beside the capybara.
Capybara in a hot spring fun fact for kids
Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, and they love water. They are good swimmers and can stay underwater for several minutes. In winter, some zoos in Japan give their capybaras warm baths with citrus fruit floating in them.
Questions about drawing a capybara in a hot spring
What shapes do I need to draw a capybara?
You need a rounded rectangle for the head and a big hill shape for the back. Add a small loop for the ear and a tiny curved line for the sleepy eye.
How do I make my capybara look cuter?
Keep the head wide and boxy and give it a small, sleepy eye. A little orange balanced on top makes it extra charming.
How do I draw the hot spring tub?
Draw a wide, flat oval first, then add a shallow curve below it for the front wall. The capybara sits behind the front edge, so its body looks like it is in the water.
