How to Draw a Starfish
Hey there, my creative friends! Today, we're gonna learn how to draw a starfish. This lesson is perfect for beginners, so no worries if you're new to this.
First, locate your pencil and a piece of blank drawing paper. We'll start with the basic outline of the starfish. Just follow along step by step.
Next, we'll add some details and color it in with crayons, markers or colored pencils. If you want, you can use a black marker to make the outlines a bit bolder. Ready? Let's get started and have some fun!
Estimated Time: 40 minutes
Level: Beginner
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw a Starfish
In this lesson, we’ll learn how to draw a starfish in 12 simple steps. I will break it down into easy shapes and lines, making it fun and stress-free. Follow along closely, and you'll have your own starfish masterpiece before you know it. Grab your pencils, and let's get started on creating something awesome together!
Draw the First Arm
First, draw a wavy V-shaped line to form the first arm of the starfish.
Add the Second Arm
From the right side of the first arm, draw another wavy line to form the second arm.
Attach the Third Arm
Draw a wavy pointed line extending outwards attached to the second arm.
Draw the Fourth Arm
From the left side of the first arm, create a wavy V-shaped line to draw the fourth arm.
Add the Fifth Arm
Draw the fifth and final arm of the starfish by drawing a wavy V-shaped line.
Outline the Ambulacral Grooves
Outline the ambulacral grooves by drawing a bumpy line along the arms of the starfish.
Draw Another Starfish
Draw a smaller starfish by first forming its arms. Then, add the bumpy outline of its ambulacral grooves.
Add the Sandy Texture
Add the sandy texture by drawing dots. Then, draw small oval-shaped rocks.
Color the Starfish
Shade the starfish with a solid red color.
Add Shading to the Starfish
Use darker shades of red near the edges of the starfish’s arms. Then, add hints of light red along the grooves.
Fill in the Rocks
Fill in the rocks with brown.
Shade the Sand
Shade the sand with yellow.
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