How to Draw a Dolphin
Hey there, dolphin dudes and dudettes! Ready to make a splash with your drawing skills?
We’re going to show you how to draw a dolphin in a few easy steps.
Ok, without further delay let’s get into this fin-tastic drawing adventure.
Oh, you can learn more about dolphins at the end of this tutorial. Make sure to give it a read!
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How to Draw a Dolphin
Easy Dolphin Drawing for Kids – Step by Step Tutorial
Step 1 – Begin by drawing a small, curved pectoral fin on the side.
Step 2 – Sketch the dolphin’s slightly pointed head.
Step 3 – Sketch a large, curved dorsal fin on the top of the body, closer to the head.
Step 4 – Draw a long, curved, streamlined body shape of the animal.
Step 5 – At the back of the body, draw a wide, flat tail with a notch in the middle, creating two tail flukes.
Step 6 – Make an oval to form the dolphin’s eye.
Step 7 – Finally, add lines on the dolphin’s body to separate its different skin color.
Dolphin-ately amazing! You’ve just learned how to draw a dolphin like a pro. Great job, dolphin dynamos!
We’ve reached the end of this tutorial on how to draw a dolphin. Your final sketch should look like the image on the right. Now you can add some colors to make your drawing more realistic.
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About the Dolphin
Dolphins are fascinating marine mammals that are known for their playful and friendly behavior. They have a sleek, streamlined bodies, a long snouts filled with sharp teeth, and a powerful tail, or fluke, that they use to swim through the water. Dolphins are intelligent creatures and have been known to interact with humans in a friendly way. They are part of the ocean’s food chain and play an important role in maintaining a healthy marine ecosystem.
- Dolphins are part of the same family as whales and porpoises.
- They use echolocation to navigate, hunt, and communicate with other dolphins.
- Dolphins are social animals and often live in groups called pods.
- They are known for their playful behavior, such as riding waves and jumping out of the water.
- Dolphins are highly intelligent and have been known to use tools, solve problems, and even have their own unique cultures.
- Some species of dolphins can swim up to 20 miles per hour.
- Dolphins have a special adaptation in their throat that allows them to close off their airway and swallow food without swallowing water.