Manta Ray Drawing
Ready to learn how make a cool looking manta ray drawing? This lesson is perfect for beginners. We'll break it down step by step.
First, grab your pencil and some drawing paper. Got crayons or colored pencils? Great! A black marker can add some accented outlines that will make things pop. If you have something small round objects to trace, that’s a bonus.
We'll start with the basic shape of the manta ray. Don't worry about getting it perfect. Just follow along and have fun. By the end, you'll have a stunning piece of art.
This lesson will take about 50 minutes. So set aside some time and let's get creative. Remember, it's all about enjoying the process.
Stick with me till the end, and you'll be amazed at what you can create. Let's get started on your manta ray drawing journey!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Something Round & Traceable (helpful)
Lesson: Manta Ray Drawing
Alright, we are gonna draw a manta ray in 15 steps. We'll start with basic shapes and build up to those details. Don't stress, I'm here to guide you through each step. Grab your pencils and let's make this manta ray come to life on paper! Remember, practice makes it easier each time you draw. Let's do this!
Outline the Eyes
Start by drawing two small circles for the manta ray’s eyes.
Add the Mouth
Add a short, curved line to draw the mouth.
Form the Head
Form the base of the manta ray’s head by drawing a long, curving line.
Draw the Cephalic Horns
Draw its cephalic horns extending from its eyes.
Form the Pectoral Fins
Extend two long, curved lines outward to form the pectoral fins.
Outline the Underside of the Fins
Outline the underside of its fins by creating curved lines following the shape of the fins.
Draw the Pelvic Fin
Form the manta ray’s pelvic fin as shown.
Attach the Dorsal Fin
Attach the dorsal fin on its back. Make sure to erase any extra lines.
Add the Tail
Add the manta ray’s thin, long tail.
Draw the Spotted Texture
Draw small oval spots along the body and fins to give the manta ray a textured appearance.
Outline the Bubbles
Outline the tiny round bubbles around the manta ray.
Shade the Manta Ray
First, fill in the eyes with black. Now, use dark blue to color the spots and tail. Then, shade the rest of the manta ray’s body with a vibrant shade of blue.
Color the Underbelly
Now, color the underside of the manta ray’s fins and its underbelly with a very light shade of blue.
Fill in the Bubbles
Fill in the bubbles with a light blue color.
Shade the Water
Use varying shades of blue to color the water.
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