How to Draw a Pig Easy
Pigs are a very interesting subject to draw because they have a simple body structure: like a barrel with a head and legs. This means that even if you're a beginner, you can do a decent job of drawing a cute pig! In this tutorial, I will show you how to do a pig drawing step by step.
And if you're interested in pigs in general and want to learn more about various species and anatomy, you can try this tutorial instead:
What You'll Learn in This Realistic Pig Drawing Tutorial
- How to start a drawing of a pig
- How to draw a pig's legs
- How to draw a pig's head
- How to finish the easy drawing of a pig
1. How to Start a Drawing of a Pig
Step 1
Let's start this easy drawing of a pig tutorial with an oval. It doesn't need to be perfect.
![draw pig torso](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-1.png)
![draw pig torso](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-1.png)
![draw pig torso](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-1.png)
Step 2
Add a vertical oval to the front (for the shoulders) and a circle in the back (for the hips).
![draw pig shoulders and hips](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-2.png)
![draw pig shoulders and hips](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-2.png)
![draw pig shoulders and hips](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-2.png)
Step 3
If we want to include the third dimension in our drawing, we need to plan the perspective first. Draw a vertical line towards the "ground", about half of the pig's torso's height. Then draw a cross on the ground using perspective.
![draw persepctive grid for animal](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-3.png)
![draw persepctive grid for animal](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-3.png)
![draw persepctive grid for animal](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-3.png)
Step 4
Draw basic "legs" between the body and the ground.
![plan the pig legs](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-4.png)
![plan the pig legs](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-4.png)
![plan the pig legs](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-4.png)
Step 5
Sketch the actual direction of the legs. Add a curly tail, too.
![sketch the pig legs and tail](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-5.png)
Step 6
Add two circles to the shoulder to simulate its muscles.
![add simple pig shoudler muscles](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-6.png)
![add simple pig shoudler muscles](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-6.png)
![add simple pig shoudler muscles](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-6.png)
Step 7
Add the muscles to the other shoulder, and one big muscle to the thigh.
![add simple pig thigh muscle](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-7.png)
![add simple pig thigh muscle](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-7.png)
![add simple pig thigh muscle](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-7.png)
Step 8
Add a huge, circular head right in the front. It should be slightly narrower than the rest of the body. I know the pig sketch looks a bit funny at the moment, but this is the base of the outline of a pig.
![sketch the outline of pig head and body](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-8.png)
![sketch the outline of pig head and body](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-8.png)
![sketch the outline of pig head and body](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-1-8.png)
2. How to Draw a Pig's Legs
Step 1
The pig sketch needs more detailed legs. Draw circular joints in the legs: the wrists and ankles.
![draw pig leg joints](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-1.png)
![draw pig leg joints](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-1.png)
![draw pig leg joints](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-1.png)
Step 2
Sketch the bottom of each hoof.
![draw bottom of pig hooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-2.png)
![draw bottom of pig hooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-2.png)
![draw bottom of pig hooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-2.png)
Step 3
Outline the hooves.
![sketch pig hooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-3.png)
![sketch pig hooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-3.png)
![sketch pig hooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-3.png)
Step 4
Add some muscles to the forearms and the calves.
![draw pig leg muscles](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-4.png)
![draw pig leg muscles](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-4.png)
![draw pig leg muscles](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-4.png)
Step 5
Add the "toes" at the back of each hoof.
![draw back pig toes](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-5.png)
![draw back pig toes](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-5.png)
![draw back pig toes](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-5.png)
![finish pig back toes](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-6.png)
![finish pig back toes](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-6.png)
![finish pig back toes](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-6.png)
Step 6
Split the hooves.
![split pig hooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-7.png)
![split pig hooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-7.png)
![split pig hooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-7.png)
Step 7
Outline the split hooves.
![outline pig shooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-8.png)
![outline pig shooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-8.png)
![outline pig shooves](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-8.png)
Step 8
Outline the rest of the legs.
![finish pig legs](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-9.png)
![finish pig legs](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-9.png)
![finish pig legs](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-2-9.png)
3. How to Draw a Pig's Head
Step 1
Let's move on to a crucial step in this realistic pig drawing: the head. Imagine the circle in the pig's head is a sphere. Cut it in half.
![cut pig head in half](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-1.png)
![cut pig head in half](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-1.png)
![cut pig head in half](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-1.png)
Step 2
Attach a "cross" to the top of the head in the pig drawing, creating the guide lines for the forehead, the eyes, and the snout.
![draw a cross on top of head](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-2.png)
![draw a cross on top of head](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-2.png)
![draw a cross on top of head](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-2.png)
Step 3
Draw small eye sockets in the pig illustration.
![sketch pig eye sockets](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-3.png)
![sketch pig eye sockets](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-3.png)
![sketch pig eye sockets](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-3.png)
Step 4
Sketch the general shape of the snout.
![sketch pig snout](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-4.png)
![sketch pig snout](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-4.png)
![sketch pig snout](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-4.png)
Step 5
Draw a flat "nose bridge" on top of this snout sketch.
![draw pig nose bridge](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-5.png)
![draw pig nose bridge](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-5.png)
![draw pig nose bridge](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-5.png)
Step 6
Cut the snout in half, towards the eye.
![draw pig upper jaw](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-6.png)
![draw pig upper jaw](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-6.png)
![draw pig upper jaw](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-6.png)
Step 7
Draw a disc on the top of the snout.
![draw the snout disc](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-7.png)
![draw the snout disc](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-7.png)
![draw the snout disc](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-7.png)
Step 8
Draw the top of the snout by connecting the disc with the rest. Keep its 3D shape in mind!
![draw the upper snout](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-8.png)
![draw the upper snout](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-8.png)
![draw the upper snout](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-8.png)
Step 9
Draw the mouth.
![draw pig mouth](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-9.png)
![draw pig mouth](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-9.png)
![draw pig mouth](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-9.png)
Step 10
Draw the lower jaw. Keep it fat!
![draw pig lower jaw](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-10.png)
![draw pig lower jaw](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-10.png)
![draw pig lower jaw](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-10.png)
Step 11
Sketch the floppy ears.
![draw pig ears base](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-11.png)
![draw pig ears base](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-11.png)
![draw pig ears base](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-11.png)
![draw pig ears middle](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-12.png)
![draw pig ears middle](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-12.png)
![draw pig ears middle](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-12.png)
![draw pig ears tips](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-13.png)
![draw pig ears tips](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-13.png)
![draw pig ears tips](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-13.png)
Step 12
Add the nose holes and the oval eyes to the pig illustration.
![draw pig nose](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-14.png)
![draw pig nose](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-14.png)
![draw pig nose](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-14.png)
Step 13
Add some detail to the eye.
![draw pig eyes](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-15.png)
![draw pig eyes](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-15.png)
![draw pig eyes](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-3-15.png)
4. How to Finish the Easy Drawing of a Pig
Step 1
We completed the outline of a pig, and now we'll do the finishing touches. Draw all the lines clearly suggested by the guide lines.
![outline pig body](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-1.png)
![outline pig body](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-1.png)
![outline pig body](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-1.png)
Step 2
Add some secondary lines to suggest some muscles under the skin.
![add detail to pig body](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-2.png)
![add detail to pig body](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-2.png)
![add detail to pig body](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-2.png)
![draw pig face](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-2-2.png)
![draw pig face](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-2-2.png)
![draw pig face](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-2-2.png)
Step 3
Add some simple, linear shading to accentuate the 3D form of the body.
![shade a pig](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-3.png)
![shade a pig](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-3.png)
![shade a pig](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-3.png)
Step 4
Darken the main outline to finish the realistic pig drawing.
![finish pig drawing](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-4.png)
![finish pig drawing](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-4.png)
![finish pig drawing](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-4.png)
Good Job! You Know How to Draw a Perfect Pig!
That's a beautiful, happy pig! Drawing a cute pig isn't complicated when you follow a tutorial. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to draw a perfect pig.
![how to draw a pig step by step](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-4.png)
![how to draw a pig step by step](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=630/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-4.png)
![how to draw a pig step by step](https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=360/uploads/users/108/posts/30794/image/how-to-draw-pig-4-4.png)
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