Whale Shark Drawing
Hey artists! Ready to learn how to create a whale shark drawing? This lesson is perfect for beginners. We'll break it down step-by-step, so no worries if you're new here.
Whale sharks are the gentle giants of the ocean. Their unique patterns make them fun to draw. Grab your pencil, drawing paper, and some crayons or colored pencils.
In about 50 minutes, you'll have your very own whale shark masterpiece. We'll start with simple shapes and build up details. By the end, you'll be amazed at what you can do.
Don't stress about getting everything perfect. It's all about having fun and expressing yourself. Follow along, and let's get those creative juices flowing.
Ready to dive into this whale shark drawing adventure? Let's get started!
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: Whale Shark Drawing
Alright y'all, today we're gonna draw a whale shark in 15 steps. This gentle giant of the sea is gonna look amazing when we're done. We'll start with some simple shapes and build up the details as we go. Make sure to follow along closely so your whale shark doesn't end up looking too funky. Grab your pencils and let's get this whale shark drawing poppin'!
Outline the Body
Start by drawing a thin, oval outline of the whale shark’s body.
Add the Eye and Mouth
Add a small circle for its eye. Then, draw a wavy line for its mouth.
Draw the Gill Slits
Draw short curving lines next to its eye to form the gill slits.
Add the Pectoral Fin
Add a triangular pectoral fin attached to the side of the whale shark’s body.
Attach the Dorsal Fins
On top of the whale shark’s body, draw a large triangular shape to form the first dorsal fin. Next, add a smaller second dorsal fin near the end of its body.
Draw the Pelvic and Anal Fins
Draw tiny triangular pelvic and anal fins attached to its underbelly.
Outline the Tail Fin
Outline a pointed tail fin connected to the end of its body.
Add the Underbelly
Create a straight line along the whale shark’s body to outline its underbelly.
Draw Seaweed
Draw tall, wavy seaweed on the bottom of the drawing.
Add Bubbles
Add small circular outlines of bubbles around the whale shark.
Outline Small Fish
Draw small outlines of fish to emphasize the large size of the whale shark.
Color the Whale Shark
First, color the underbelly with light gray. Next, fill in the eyes with black and white. Then, use a darker shade of gray to color the rest of the whale shark’s body.
Add the Spotted Pattern
Add the spotted pattern along the whale shark’s body by making small white dots.
Shade the Fish
Color the smaller fish with muted shades of yellow and orange.
Color the Underwater Background
Fill in the seaweed with green. Next, use light shades of blue for the bubbles. Then, color the ocean water with a more vibrant shade of blue.
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