How to Draw a Porg: Easy 10-Step Star Wars Art Guide

Bring a piece of Ahch-To home with this Porg drawing tutorial, designed specifically for young Star Wars fans and budding artists. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to get started. By the end of this lesson, you will have mastered the proportions of this iconic creature while practicing your smooth, curved line work.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A high-quality, finished illustration of a cute Porg from Star Wars, ready to be drawn.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head and Wing Base

Pencil sketch showing the initial overlapping curved lines for the Porg's head and wing structure.

Start by drawing two overlapping curved lines, one significantly longer than the other. Teacher's Tip: Think of this as the 'bean' shape of the head and the folded wing. Keep your lines loose and fluid.

Step 2: Defining the Wing

Close-up of the Porg wing being defined with scalloped, feathery lines.

Draw a long, sweeping curve for the top of the wing, then use short, rhythmic 'scalloped' lines to create the feathery texture at the tip. Tip: Use quick, confident strokes to make the feathers look soft rather than sharp.

Step 3: Creating the Eye Patch

Drawing the circular eye patch area on the side of the Porg's face.

Enclose a circular shape on the side of the head using a series of connected, soft curves. This is the Porg's distinctive eye patch. Tip: Imagine you are drawing a small, fluffy cloud around where the eye will go.

Step 4: Shaping the Belly and Markings

Outlining the Porg's belly and facial feather patterns.

Extend a series of 'U' shaped lines downward from the eye patch to suggest facial feathers, then draw a long, sweeping curve to define the belly. Tip: Keep the belly curve wide to give the Porg its signature chubby, cute appearance.

Step 5: Adding Facial Features

Adding the Porg's mouth, nose, and second eye patch details.

Complete the second eye patch, then draw a wide, inverted 'U' for the mouth. Add small, delicate curves for the nose and chin. Tip: Use a light touch for the nose; it should look like a small, gentle button.

Step 6: Completing the Body Outline

Finalizing the Porg's body outline and separating the belly from the side feathers.

Use a smooth, semi-circular line to close the bottom of the body. Add a few more curved lines to separate the darker side feathers from the lighter belly. Tip: Vary the pressure of your pencil to make the transition look natural.

Step 7: Drawing the First Foot

Sketching the Porg's first webbed foot with small claw details.

Extend two curved lines from the body for the leg, then draw small ovals for the claws. Connect them with webbed lines. Tip: Porg feet are small and stubby, so keep your shapes compact.

Step 8: Adding the Second Foot

Adding the second webbed foot to complete the Porg's stance.

Repeat the process from Step 7 to draw the second foot. Ensure it is positioned slightly behind the first to create a sense of depth. Tip: Check that both feet are roughly the same size for balance.

Step 9: Drawing the Inquisitive Eyes

Detailed drawing of the Porg's large, expressive eyes with highlights.

Draw large, circular eyes with a smaller circle inside for the pupil. Add two tiny white circles inside the pupil to create a 'sparkle' effect. Tip: The sparkle is what makes the Porg look alive and curious!

Step 10: Bringing Your Porg to Life with Color

The finished, colored Porg drawing featuring brown, tan, and orange accents.

Time to color! Use warm browns and tans for the body. If you're drawing a male Porg, add vibrant orange markings around the eyes. Tip: Use light, circular motions with your colored pencils to create a soft, fuzzy texture.