How to Draw a Pig Rolling in Mud (Easy Step by Step)
You'll learn to draw a happy pig rolling in mud using simple shapes. Discover how to create its rounded head, oval snout, curly tail, and messy mud, perfect for kids.
- Build your pig drawing from simple shapes.
- Form the rounded head, oval snout, and curly tail.
- Create messy mud using bumpy lines and scribbles.
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A pig rolling in mud is a happy, silly drawing built from simple shapes. You will draw a rounded head with a little ear, a wide oval snout, a small circle for the curly tail, and a bumpy line for the mud. Kids love the messy mud at the end because it is the one part where scribbles are exactly right.
- 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 pig rolling in mud step by step
How to Draw a Pig Rolling in Mud · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Head and ear outline
Start at the left and draw a curved line that rounds up and over the top of the pig's head. Make a little bump for the ear near the right, then let the line curve down the right side.
Step 2: Sides of the body
On the left, draw a line that starts under the head and curves down toward the ground, with a small bend partway. On the right, draw a bumpy line that runs down from the head's edge and ends in a small dot.
Step 3: The snout
In the middle of the face, draw a wide, rounded oval for the snout. Make it a little flatter on the bottom.
Step 4: Eyes and nostrils
Draw two small dots for eyes, one on each side of the snout and a little higher up. Then add two tiny dots inside the snout for nostrils.
Step 5: The tail
On the right side of the body, draw a small circle for the curly tail. Let it touch the line you drew down the side.
Step 6: The bottom line
Draw a long wavy line along the bottom, joining the two sides of the body. Make it bumpy, like thick, gloopy mud.
Step 7: Muddy feet and splashes
Scribble small, messy patches at the bottom left and right for muddy feet. Draw a little curling leg near the middle, and add a few tiny dashes around it for splashes.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your pig rolling in mud? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a fox or how to draw a hedgehog next.
Tips for drawing a pig rolling in mud
- Draw the first outline slowly and lightly. Smooth, rounded curves make the pig look soft and cozy.
- Place the eyes on either side of the snout, a little higher up, and keep them the same size.
- Save the mud for last and scribble it in short, uneven strokes. Messy lines look better here than neat ones.
Free pig rolling in mud coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this pig rolling in mud 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 pig rolling in mud drawing
Color the pig a soft pink with a darker pink snout, and fill the bottom of the picture with browns for the mud. For a creative twist, add a few green lily pads or yellow rubber ducks around the mud.
Pig rolling in mud fun fact for kids
Pigs roll in mud to stay cool. They have very few sweat glands, so a coat of wet mud helps them cool off on a hot day. The mud can also help protect their skin from the sun and from biting bugs.
Questions about drawing a pig rolling in mud
What shapes do I need to draw a pig rolling in mud?
You need a rounded outline for the head and body, a wide oval for the snout, and a small circle for the tail. Add two dots for eyes and two tiny dots for nostrils.
How do I make my pig look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and set them wide apart, and make the snout nice and round. A curly tail makes the pig even more cheerful.
How do I draw mud that looks real?
Use a bumpy, wavy line along the bottom. Then scribble small messy patches and a few little dashes near the feet so it looks like thick, splashy mud.
