Cute Whale Drawing
Let's create a cute whale drawing! Today, we're gonna draw an adorable whale that'll make you smile. Trust me, it's simpler than you think!
Grab your blank paper, pencil, and some crayons or colored pencils. In just 50 minutes or less, you'll have a cute little drawing. This ain't no boring lesson; it's all about having fun while learning.
Each step will guide you through the process. You'll see your cute whale come to life with each new drawing step. Don't worry if you're new to this; ol' Dawn's got you covered.
We'll start with simple shapes and build up from there. By the end, you'll add some colors to only make it even more adorable.
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Cute Whale Drawing
Grab that paper and pencil. We're gonna break this cute whale drawing down into 15 steps. Think big, round shapes and smooth lines. By the end, you'll have an adorable sea creature swimming on your page. Stay focused, follow each step as best as you can, and don't worry about perfection. Let's make this adorable little whale come to life!
Outline the Head
Start by drawing a large, curved line to form the top part of the cute whale’s head.
Form the Mouth
Form the shape of its smiling mouth. Then, draw a curved line to outline its tongue.
Add the Eye
Draw a large, expressive eye. Next, add small circles to outline the shimmer in its eye.
Draw the Body
Outline the base of the whale’s body and form the tapering shape of its tail.
Add Eyelashes
Add long eyelashes by drawing short curving lines.
Draw the Pectoral Fin
Draw a curved outline of the whale’s pectoral fin.
Form the Underbelly
Outline the underbelly near the base of the whale’s body. Then, add the grooves along the underbelly.
Attach the Tail Flukes
Attach two tail flukes to the end of its body.
Draw the Dorsal Fin
Draw a tiny dorsal fin on top of its body.
Form the Blowhole
Outline the blowhole on top of the whale’s head by creating two curved lines. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
Add the Water
Outline the spraying water coming out of the blowhole.
Color the Eye and Mouth
First, fill in the eye with black. Next, use white to add the shimmer to its eye. Then, use shades of red to color the inside of its mouth.
Shade in the Underbelly
Shade the underbelly using light yellow.
Add Shading to the Whale’s Body
Use a blue color to shade the rest of the whale’s body. Next, add a hint of red blush on the whale’s cheek.
Fill in the Water
Fill in the water with a very light shade of blue.
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