Shark Cartoon Drawing
Ready to create a cartoon shark drawing? Today, I'll guide you through the steps to draw a fun and friendly shark. Grab your blank paper, pencil, and some crayons or colored pencils.
First things first, let's sketch out the basic shapes. Start with an oval for the body and add triangular shapes for his fins. Towards the end we will bring our cartoon shark to life with some color. Use blues and grays for that classic shark look. Feel free to get creative with other colors too!
So there you have it! In just around 60 minutes, you'll have a fantastic cartoon shark drawing ready to show off. Let's get started!
Estimated Time: 60 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Lesson: Shark Cartoon Drawing
Today, we're gonna draw a cartoon shark. We'll break it down into 18 cartoony steps. Each step is color-coded red for the freshest lines and shapes. This way, you can follow along easily. Don't worry if you mess up; it's all part of the fun! Grab your paper and pencil, let's make this shark come to life with a cool looking cartoon style.
Outline the Body
Start by making a curved shape to outline the shark’s plump body.
Draw the Eye
Draw the shark’s circular eye.
Add the Nostril
Add a small dot for its nostril.
Form the Mouth
Form the shark’s smiling mouth by drawing a curved line.
Draw the Teeth
Draw a zigzag line along its mouth to form its sharp teeth.
Outline the Gills
Outline the gills by drawing three curved lines.
Attach the Pectoral Fins
Draw the elongated shape of its pectoral fins attached to its body. Make sure to erase any overlapping lines.
Add the Tail Fin
Attach the pointed shape of its tail fin at the end of its body.
Outline the Dorsal Fin
Outline the large, triangular dorsal fin on top of its body.
Draw the Second Dorsal Fin
Draw a smaller dorsal fin next to the first one.
Attach the Pelvic Fin
Attach the tiny pelvic fin to the bottom part of its body.
Outline a Crown
Sharks are known as kings of the sea. Let’s draw an outline of a crown on top of the shark’s head.
Draw Bubbles
Draw small rounded bubbles around the shark.
Form the Coral
Form the branch-like coral beneath the shark.
Shade the Eye and Teeth
Shade the eye with black and white. Then, color its sharp teeth with white.
Color the Shark’s Body
Color the shark’s underbelly, face and the underside of its fins with light blue. Next, shade the rest of its body with a darker blue color. Then, add a hint of pink blush on its cheek.
Fill in the Crown
Fill in the crown with yellow and light orange.
Add Shading to the Underwater Background
Color in the water with shades of blue. Next, use a lighter shade of blue for the bubbles. Then, use red and purple to color the coral.
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