In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to draw an easy turtle step by step. This instruction consists of eight simple steps.
I am glad to bring to your attention an excellent and very useful drawing lesson, in which I will tell and show you how to draw an easy turtle step by step. This is another fascinating drawing lesson dedicated to the image of animals.
The ability to draw various animals is very important for every artist. This tutorial will be very simple, as I created it specifically for beginner artists and children. You may have seen turtles in various movies, cartoons and in real life. These animals are also sometimes kept as pets.
The turtle is an animal that has a hard shell. The turtle shell has holes for the head and paws. The turtle’s head is oval, and its neck is long and agile. When turtles sense danger, they quickly hide their head and limbs under a strong shell. These animals look quite cute and interesting.
Materials
- Pencil
- Paper
- Eraser
- Coloring supplies
Time needed: 30 minutes.
How to Draw an Easy Turtle
- Draw the outline of the head of the turtle.
To depict the turtle’s head, draw the shape using a curved line as shown in the picture.
- Add the top outline of the tortoise shell.
At the top of the previously drawn turtle head, draw one large arc.
- Finish drawing the outline of the turtle shell.
Using wavy lines, connect one edge of the drawn arc to the outline of the turtle’s head.
- Depict the front legs of the turtle.
Below the turtle’s head and shell, add two front legs using curved lines.
- Sketch out the turtle’s hind leg.
In the back of the turtle’s torso below its shell, draw one curved line, as shown in the figure.
- Add the turtle’s facial features.
Depict the eyes in the form of two ovals, as well as the mouth in the form of one arc.
- Add details.
To make the turtle look more realistic, add straight and curved lines to its shell.
- Color the drawing.
To color the turtle, use different shades of green and black. Add the highlights to the eyes.
For your convenience, I have prepared a PDF file in which you can find a short version of this tutorial and additional useful materials for completing it. Download this file to return to the lesson at any time.
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