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When Pigs Fly

66 drawings by Artbitrator players — showing top 24

So you want to learn how to draw when pigs fly? Brilliant. It's one of those daft, charming subjects that's half farmyard animal, half impossible dream. The trick is getting the pig bits right—round snout, curly tail, stubby legs—and then sticking a proper pair of wings on without it looking like you've blu-tacked them on as an afterthought. We've got 60 real when pigs fly drawings from actual players below, and you can watch each one being made stroke by stroke to see how people tackle it.

Whether you're sketching for a laugh or genuinely trying to nail a simple when pigs fly drawing, the combo of cartoon pig and feathery wings is surprisingly good practice for shapes, proportions, and a bit of creative faff. Once you've had a look at the examples, hop into Artbitrator and draw your own—the AI judge will guess it in real time, and your finished drawing gets saved so you (and anyone else) can replay how it came together.

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How to Draw When Pigs Fly

Simple steps to draw when pigs fly, based on what works in the examples above.

1 Start with two overlapping ovals: a bigger one for the pig's body and a smaller one up front for the head. Keep them loose and light—you'll build on top of them.
2 Add the snout as a flat oval on the front of the head, then pop two little ovals inside it for nostrils. Stick two small circles above for eyes. The snout's the giveaway, so don't skip it.
3 Draw floppy or pointy ears at the top of the head (your choice), four short legs with little hoof splits, and a tight corkscrew tail at the back. Pigs are round and sturdy, not skinny.
4 Now for the wings. Sketch a curved guideline from each shoulder, then layer in feathers—small ones close to the body, longer ones toward the tips. Think bird wings: they should arch up and out, not droop like wet socks. If you want to practice properly and see how your drawing comes to life, try it in Artbitrator where you can watch the whole thing replay afterward.
5 Tidy up your lines, erase the construction ovals, and add little details like a smile, wing texture, or motion lines. Colour it if you fancy—pink pig, white wings, blue sky, whatever makes it yours.

Tip: Attach the wings at the shoulder blades, not randomly on the pig's back, so they look like they could actually flap.

Practice Drawing When Pigs Fly

Drawing Tips

Make the curly tail nice and tight like a corkscrew—a loose squiggle looks more like a dog's tail than a pig's.
Keep the pig's body plump and the legs short; flying pigs are still pigs, not greyhounds with wings glued on.
Layer your wing feathers from small (near the body) to long (at the tips) for a more believable look, even in a silly cartoon.

When Pigs Fly Drawing FAQ

How do you draw when pigs fly?

Start with a basic cartoon pig using two ovals for the body and head, add the signature snout with nostrils, stubby legs, and that curly tail. Then attach wings at the shoulders with layered feathers—small near the body, longer at the edges. It's easier than it sounds once you break it into steps.

Is a when pigs fly drawing hard for beginners?

Not really. The pig itself is just ovals and simple shapes, and the wings are about layering—start with a curved guideline and add feathers in rows. It's a fun combo that teaches you proportion without being fussy. If you get stuck, watching replays of other when pigs fly drawings in Artbitrator can show you how people solve it.

What's the best way to practice drawing when pigs fly?

Draw it in Artbitrator. You'll get real-time feedback as the AI guesses what you're making, plus your finished drawing gets saved so you can replay it stroke by stroke and see what worked. You can also watch how other people drew theirs for inspiration and tips.