Learn how to draw a cute groundhog with our step-by-step guide! Perfect for kids and beginners. Grab your pencils and have fun bringing this adorable creature to life.

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This How To Draw a Groundhog Tutorial is a great way for the kids to learn easy step-by-step drawing instructions on how to make their own cute groundhog drawing.

Can't wait for the weather to transition from the brutal winters to the pleasant spring? Well, guess you'll have to wait till Groundhog Day to know how soon we can expect the warmer days!

While you're anticipating groundhogs to come out of their burrows, use the opportunity to teach your kids about this unique tradition. This "How to Draw a Groundhog" tutorial is an amazing drawing resource for the purpose. The step-by-step drawing instructions make it easy and suitable for kids of all ages.

What is Groundhog Day?

Groundhog Day is a one-of-its-kind tradition that is celebrated on February 2nd every year. It predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter or an early spring. How?

Well, when the winter cold starts fading away, groundhogs come out of hibernation. If they see their shadow, they'll get frightened and retreat to their burrows (groundhogs are shy creatures). This indicates that winter will last for a few more weeks. But if they don't see their shadow, it means that the weather is pleasant and spring will arrive soon! Interesting, right?

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Why Try This Cute Groundhog Drawing Tutorial?

This quick tutorial on how to draw a groundhog comes with step-by-step instructions. It'll help improve your child's drawing skills and keep them engaged.

Directed drawings are a great way to teach them how to follow instructions. Plus, they can do it all on their own.

The little ones will benefit from this groundhog's day activity, too. Their fine motor skills will improve. You can also teach them how to draw a small circle and an oval using this guide.

Art lessons like these also boost creativity and imagination in kids. Throw in a few cool facts in the mix for extra learning. We've rounded some for you below.

All About Groundhogs

A groundhog is a rodent, just like a guinea pig.
Groundhogs hibernate during the cold months. They dig deep burrows and rest there till the weather warms up. They don't eat or move during that time.
Groundhogs are also called woodchucks, land-beavers, and whistle-pigs.
They are pro swimmers and climbers.

For more animal fun check out our Animal Fun Facts For Kids, Animal Charades, Animal Bingo, and Animal Coloring Pages.

Decorating in Different Ways

Drawing tutorials are a favorite among kids for one main reason - they are versatile when it comes to coloring and decorating.

From colorful Sharpie pens to a plain black marker, use whatever you like to add life to your cute cartoon groundhog. It's a fun way to experiment with what works best and practice drawing skills.

Here are some cool ideas:

Trace the groundhog's body with glitter pen for some sparkle.
Finger paint the front leg.
Add texture to the hind leg with a pom-pom dipped in paint.
Create a colorful sunset or spring background around your groundhog.
For a realistic groundhog, shade the fur with brown and black paint.

Before you start drawing, we also want to make sure you have the right tools. Here are the drawing paper, and drawing pencils that we like to use.

How To Draw a Groundhog

Start by printing out the free Groundhog Drawing Step-by-Step Guide at the bottom of the post. Follow along with a sheet of paper and pencil.

Start with drawing a general shape of the body. Groundhogs have a longer nose and mouths. Then draw two smaller front paws. Then draw a rounded back and rear. Similar to drawing a bunny.

Next, add short lines accenting the head, the front of the chest, the belly, and the legs.

Groundhog Tail

The next step is to draw the tail of the groundhog. Drawing a bushy tail out the end of the groundhog's body.

Groundhog Face

Start the groundhog face with a small oval toward the tip of the nose with a shorter curved line off the middle of the oval and curve it down and in for the mouth. Next, draw smaller circles above the nose for the eyes. Lastly, draw a curved line for the ear.

Viola, now you have your own cute groundhog. You can trace over the lines you have drawn in pencil with a pen or marker.

The last step is to color in your groundhog and make it super cute!

Happy Drawing!

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Groundhog Drawing

Learn how to draw a cute groundhog with our step-by-step guide! Perfect for kids and beginners. Grab your pencils and have fun bringing this adorable creature to life.

Course How To Draw Tutorials

Cook Time 15

Total Time 15

Author Alli Ward

Equipment

Pencil

Ingredients

Paper
Groundhog Drawing Tutorial

Instructions

Start by printing out the free Groundhog Drawing Step-by-Step Guide at the bottom of the post. Follow along with a sheet of paper and pencil.
Start with drawing a general shape of the body. Groundhogs have a longer nose and mouths. Then draw two smaller front paws. Then draw a rounded back and rear. Similar to drawing a bunny.
Next, add short lines accenting the head, the front of the chest, the belly, and the legs.
The next step is to draw the tail of the groundhog. Drawing a bushy tail out the end of the groundhog's body.
Start the groundhog face with a small oval toward the tip of the nose with a shorter curved line off the middle of the oval and curve it down and in for the mouth. Next, draw smaller circles above the nose for the eyes. Lastly, draw a curved line for the ear.
Viola, now you have your own cute groundhog. You can trace over the lines you have drawn in pencil with a pen or marker.
The last step is to color in your groundhog and make it super cute!