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Draw the head
Draw a tall head with a round top and a wide, flat bottom, like a big rounded box. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Capybara
This cartoon capybara is a tall rounded head, small ears, a wide snout, a round body and a little orange on top. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon capybara, step by step
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Draw the sleepy eyes
Draw two small round eyes with a white shine, high up on the face.
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Draw the big nose
At the bottom of the head, draw a wide oval snout with two nostrils and a small smile.
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Add the arms, feet and orange
Draw two arms and two feet. On top of the head, draw a little orange with a leaf. Capybaras look so calm!
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Color your capybara
Brown for the fur, light brown for the tummy and snout, dark brown for the ears and nostrils, and orange and green for the fruit.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon capybara
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Box shaped head
Make the head tall with a flat bottom, like a rounded box. This is what makes a capybara look calm and chunky.
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Small eyes
Keep the eyes small and high on the head.
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Fun extra
Capybaras are famous for sitting still with things on their heads. Try a flower or a little bird instead of the orange.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your capybara, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon capybara in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon capybara easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why does the capybara have an orange on its head?
It is a fun joke. Capybaras are so calm that people put fruit on their heads and they just sit there.
What is a capybara?
A capybara is the biggest rodent in the world. It lives near rivers in South America.
What colors do I need for a cartoon capybara?
Brown, light brown, dark brown, orange and green.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
