Learn how to draw a great looking Guinea Pig with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Guinea Pig.
Step by Step Instructions for Drawing a Guinea Pig
How to Draw a Great Looking Guinea Pig for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
1. Begin by drawing a circle. This will help you to shape the guinea pig's head.
Drawing Step 2
2. Using a long, curved line, enclose a large, irregular form to one side of the head. Notice the two bulges on the bottom side of the shape that will become the legs.
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Drawing Step 3
3. Contour and extend the shape of the head. Within the circle, sketch a more detailed form. Then, use two overlapping curved lines to enclose the shape of the snout and mouth.
Drawing Step 4
4. Erase the guide lines, leaving a globular outline.
Drawing Step 5
5. Sketch in the guinea pig's foreleg, erasing guide lines as necessary. Use two curved lines to indicate the shoulder and upper leg. Connect them using an overlapping series of "U" shaped lines. Finally, use three long, narrow "U" shaped lines to enclose the toes.
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Drawing Step 6
6. Draw the far foreleg extending from behind the neck. Use overlapping curved lines to craft the furry leg as before. Then, overlap several narrow "U" shaped lines to enclose the toes and foot.
Drawing Step 7
7. Sketch the rear feet. For the near foot, outline the foot using two curved lines. Connect them using "U" shaped lines to form toes. For the far foot, enclose two or more toes, partially hidden by the body, using curved lines.
Add More Details to Your Guinea Pig Picture - Step 8
8. Detail the guinea pig's face. Draw a circle within a circle to form the large, watery eye. Draw an oval and a tiny circle within the smaller circle, and shade around them to form the pupil. Use long, curved lines to enclose the ears. Draw a rounded shape on the snout to form the nose. Draw a small oval to indicate a shine, and shade the nose.
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Complete the Outline of Your Guinea Pig Drawing - Step 9
9. Add details of fur along the curves of the guinea pig's body. Use series of short lines that connect in jagged points. Then, draw whiskers extending from the nose using long, curved lines.
Color Your Guinea Pig Drawing
10. Color your guinea pig. These small mammals come in a range of colors, including black, white, cream, grey, and brown. They may also display combinations of these colors, marked with spots, blotches, patches, and rosettes.
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Learn More About The Guinea Pig Drawing
Guinea pigs are small rodents native to South America. They were domesticated around 3,000 years ago. They were kept by the Inca, and they are still kept indoors and outdoors today - both as pets and as a food source.
Guinea pigs were taken to Europe around the sixteenth century, where they became popular pets.
Where did the name "guinea pig" come from? The term "pig" was likely given because of the squealing sound the animal makes, similar to its namesake.
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The term "guinea" is less certain. It could have been that a coin known as a guinea was the price paid for the animal in Europe, or it could have been a mispronunciation of "Giana," a region where guinea pigs were collected.
Or, it could have been due to the fact that the ships, called Guineamen, stopped in Guinea, a country in Africa, on their way back to Europe.
Would you like to draw a cute and cuddly guinea pig? Doing so is easy with the help of this simple, step-by-step drawing tutorial. All you will need is a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper. You may also wish to color your finished drawing.
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