How to Draw a Turtle for Kids
If you want to learn how to draw a turtle, then this is the best place to do it. This is a really simple drawing lesson for beginners and kids.
Hello everybody! In this drawing lesson, you can learn how to draw a turtle for kids. The Turtle Drawing Tutorial consists of 9 easy steps with detailed descriptions, so even the youngest artists will have no difficulty in the drawing process. Before we move on to drawing an animal, let’s get to know it a little.
Turtles are a group of reptiles that are the only reptiles with a shell on top. It is also a very old reptile species that have been around for many years. Turtles come in different types: sea, terrestrial, domestic, and aquarium, as well as poisonous.
Outwardly, all turtles look approximately the same: an elongated head, a large shell at the top, and legs peeking out from under it. It is not difficult to draw a cute turtle, since the drawing consists of many simple shapes. The main thing is not to rush, and you will definitely succeed!
Time needed: 20 minutes
How to Draw a Turtle for Kids
- Draw the shell.
Let’s start, drawing a turtle with a shell. To do this, draw a large semicircle and connect the lower part with a horizontal line.
- Detail the turtle shell.
Draw two horizontal lines on the shell.
- Finish drawing the shell.
Next, you need to draw vertical lines over the entire surface of the shell.
- Draw the turtle head.
On the left, sketch out the turtle’s neck and head as shown in the instructions.
- Draw the face.
On the front of the head, draw two small eyes in the form of dots, and below a smile.
- Draw the legs.
Draw two long legs in an oval shape.
- Add two more legs.
In the same way, you need to draw two more legs.
- Add the tail.
Draw the small tail that is slightly visible from under the carapace.
- Color your drawing.
The shell must be shaded light brown or dark green. Color the turtle itself in a light green color, and you can add a darker color to indicate some details.
Wonderful! Your beautiful and cute cartoon turtle drawing is ready. We hope you had a great time drawing this turtle. We are waiting for you at other drawing instructions!