A corgi is a small, cute dog breed known for its short legs, fluffy tail, and big ears. They are playful, loyal, and often seen with a happy smile. Learn how to draw corgi effortlessly with our beginner-friendly tutorial.
Corgis are loved by people all over the world—and now, you can learn to draw one step by step. So, grab your pencil, and let’s draw this adorable little creator together.
Art Materials & Equipment
- Drawing Paper
- Colors
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Marker (Optional)
- Pen (Optional)
Steps to Draw Corgi
Here’s a quick preview of our step-by-step guide. Crogi’s adorable yet mischievous design makes him a fun character to draw. Follow these simple steps to capture his playful expression and signature look.
Step 1: Draw the Top of the Head
Start by sketching a small, curved line to form the top of the corgi’s head. This simple step will help shape his round, friendly face.
Step 2: Add the Head and One Ear
Extend the line downward to shape the head. Then, draw a tall, pointy, leaf-like shape on the left side as shown in the image.
Step 3: Sketch the Second Ear
Draw the right ear on the other side following the same step above, making it match the first one. Also, connect the shape and extend the line to complete the shape of Corgi’s head.
Step 4: Draw the Left Front Leg
Add a curved line from the head going down and around to form the corgi’s body. Then, draw one front leg straight down. Add three small curved lines at the bottom to suggest his toe. Make it slightly rounded at the bottom.
Step 5: Sketch the Right Front Leg
Next to the left leg, sketch the right front leg following the same steps, adding three curved lines to form his toe.
Step 6: Complete the Shape of the Body
Connect the lines from the right front leg to the left front leg to complete the shape of the Corgi body. The line should be slightly uneven to give it a sitting look before adding the back legs.
Step 7: Add Right Back Leg
Draw a bent back leg, sitting on the side. The leg should curve outward with small paws at the bottom. For the paw sketch, small curved lines for the shape of his toe.
Step 8: Complete Drawing Back Leg
Sketch Crogi’s left hind leg is tucked slightly behind his front leg to show he’s sitting. Angle it backward a bit, keeping the same rounded paw shape. If you get confused with the guide, you can always take a reference image.
Step 9: Design the Tail
Sketch a small, fluffy tail on the back. Use a zigzag or curve to give it texture, as in the image shown above.
Step 10: Add Details to the Ears
Add inner ear details with smaller shapes inside each ear. Make the inner details a smaller size than the outer shape of the ears.
Step 11: Draw the Eyes
Draw two large oval shapes for the eyes. Slightly highlight the shape of the eyes with your pencil, leaving a white sparkle spot. Create curved arches above each eye to represent the eyebrow.
Step 12: Detail The Nose and Mouth
Draw a tiny upside-down triangle between the eyes for the nose, and highlight it with your pencil or marker. Create a wide “U” shape mouth and add a tongue sticking out to make it extra cute.
Step 13: Design the Ground
First, draw a curved line behind the Corgi. Add some dots to represent pebbles. Then, slightly add a zigzag shape for the small grass. It makes the drawing lively.
Step 14: Add the Face Mask Pattern
Draw a soft, curved line starting from one ear, going around the eyes, and down to the other ear. This creates the classic corgi face mask marking.
Step 15: Complete with Body Pattern
On the body, draw a curved line across the chest and belly area to separate the white fur from the light brown fur. These soft lines help show the corgi’s unique coat pattern.
This will finally complete our sketching process, letting us jump into the coloring process. We have used basic color to make the image lively; you can choose a color of your own. Let’s follow the process.
Coloring Corgi
Let’s bring your Crogi to life with some simple coloring! Here’s how to make him look extra adorable. Start by coloring the ears, back, and sides with a warm light brown shade. Leave the face, belly, and paws white to create that soft look. Leaving the marking partner, color the other part brown. Use a cheerful pink for his happy little tongue sticking out. Add pink inside the ear. Finish the coloring by adding a background—use light blue to fill in the sky and add a touch of green at the bottom to show simple grassy ground.
Color Details:
- Brown
- White
- Pink
- Sky Blue
- Green
This will finally complete our coloring process. We have used pencil colors; you can use any of your choice. But we recommend you use pencil color to not mess up your sketch. To make your sketch look bold, you can also outline it with a black marker. This will make your sketch pop.
All Done
Great job! You’ve completed your adorable corgi drawing. With all the steps and colors added, your corgi now looks full of life and personality.
Keep practicing and explore more drawings of cute animals! Share your ideas and thoughts with us, as we value your input. Thank you for taking the time; we hope you love the process. Happy drawing and creating.
