How to Draw Seaweed

How to Draw Seaweed

Hey there, beginners! Ready to learn how to draw seaweed? Don't worry; we'll keep it simple and fun. Get your Pencil, Drawing Paper, Crayons or Colored Pencils, and if you want those outlines bold, grab a Black Marker. This lesson will bring those ocean vibes right to your page!

No need to rush; this should take about 50 minutes to outline and fully shade in.  Stick around as we break it down step by step. 

This seaweed drawing lessons will take place underwater and include kelp like vegetation growing from the bottom of the ocean floor!  We'll even include some fish swimming around in the background.  Grab your drawing tools and let's get started!

Estimated Time: 30 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Materials

  • Pencil
  • Drawing Paper
  • Crayons or Colored Pencils
  • Black Marker (optional)

Lesson: How to Draw Seaweed

Listen up! Today, we're getting into a lesson on drawing seaweed in an underwater setting. We're keeping it simple with just 15 steps. No need to stress, I got your back. Grab your pencil and let's get started!

Draw the First Seaweed Stipe

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-1

Begin by drawing a wavy vertical line to form the stem of a seaweed called the stipe.

Form the Seaweed Blade

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-2

Now, draw two wavy vertical lines around the stipe to outline the blade.

Add Two More Stipes

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-3

Add two more stipes by drawing wavy diagonal lines.

Draw the Seaweed Blades

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-4

Form the seaweed blades by drawing wavy lines around the stipes.

Add More Blades

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-5

Repeat the process of drawing wavy seaweed blades similar to the previous steps.

Draw the Base of the Seaweed

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-6

At the bottom of the seaweed blades, draw a few short, curved lines.

Outline More Seaweed Blades

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-7

Create thinner and shorter blades to add some depth to the seaweed.

Draw the Seabed

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-8

Draw the seabed by making a wavy horizontal line.

Add Rocks

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-9

Add oval-shaped rocks on the seabed.

Outline the Bubbles

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-10

Draw small circles to outline the bubbles rising up.

Draw Fish

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-11

Draw the outline of fish swimming near the seaweed.

Shade the Seaweed Blades

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-12

Add color to the seaweed using different shades of green.

Color the Seabed

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-13

Color the sandy seabed with light yellow. Then, fill in the rocks with gray.

Add Color to the Fish

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-14

Use a light orange color or a color or your choosing to fill in the fish.

Fill in the Water

How to Draw Seaweed - Step-15

Fill in the water with a vibrant shade of blue. Then, color the bubbles with white and light blue.