How to Draw a Christmas Capybara (Easy Step by Step)
A capybara in a Santa hat and scarf is a cozy, funny drawing, and it is built from very simple shapes. You only need a rounded box for the head, a big hill for the body, a few ovals for the feet, and a circle for the pom-pom.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a Christmas capybara step by step
How to Draw a Christmas Capybara · 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: Top of the head
Draw the top and sides of a big rounded box on the left side of your page, like a loaf of bread standing on its end. Leave the bottom open for now and keep the corners soft.
Step 3: Body and chin
Start at the right side of the head and draw a long, gentle hill that curves over the back and down to the ground. Close it with a flat line along the bottom, then draw a curved line under the head for the chin and chest.
Step 4: Three feet
Draw three flat ovals sitting on the ground, like little pancakes: two close together under the front, and one at the back.
Step 5: Back leg
On the back end of the body, draw a curved line shaped like a letter C that bends along the back and ends near the bottom line. This is the round thigh.
Step 6: Sleepy face
Draw a small half-moon shape for the sleepy eye. Then add a short curved smile line near the front of the face, with a tiny curve below it for the chin.
Step 7: The scarf
Under the head, draw a long skinny rectangle wrapped around the neck. Then draw a thin, tall scarf tail hanging down from it toward the ground.
Step 8: Hat band and hat
On top of the head, draw a long skinny rounded rectangle for the hat band. Then draw a curved line that rises from the left end of the band and arches up and over to the right.
Step 9: Hat tip and pom-pom
Draw a curved line that flows from the hat band out to the side, then finish with a small circle at the end for the fluffy pom-pom.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Christmas capybara? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a Christmas sloth or how to draw a Christmas unicorn next.
Tips for drawing a Christmas capybara
- Draw the head first and leave plenty of room on the right, so the long body has space to stretch out.
- The scarf is the trickiest part. Draw the wide band first, then add the thin tail hanging down, so the lines meet neatly.
- Make the three feet flat, wide ovals so the capybara looks like it is resting calmly on the ground.
Free Christmas capybara coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Christmas capybara 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 Christmas capybara drawing
Try warm brown for the fur, red for the hat and scarf, and white for the pom-pom and hat band. For a creative twist, color the scarf in rainbow stripes or add snowflakes all around.
Christmas capybara fun fact for kids
Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, and they love water. They are great swimmers and can stay underwater for up to five minutes.
Questions about drawing a Christmas capybara
What shapes do I need to draw a Christmas capybara?
You need a rounded box for the head, a big curved hill for the body, a C-shaped curve for the back leg, and flat ovals for the feet. The hat is a tall curve with a small circle on the end.
How do I make my capybara look cuter?
Give it a sleepy half-moon eye and a small smile. A big fluffy pom-pom and a chunky scarf also make it extra cozy.
Is this drawing hard for a beginner?
No, it is mostly round shapes and a few straight lines. Take it one step at a time and it comes together quickly.
