How to Draw a Turtle for Kids
Learn how to draw a turtle for kids step by step with this elementary drawing tutorial for schoolers and preschoolers.
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 a 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 a tail.
Draw a small tail that is slightly visible from under the carapace.
- Color your drawing.
The carapace must be painted 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.
We hope that this was a useful and informative lesson for you. Be sure to show your new drawing to friends and family. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with other drawing lessons for kids.
