Biodiversity Drawing (easy)
Let’s explore how to draw biodiversity in an underwater scene. This lesson will guide you through creating a colorful picture of marine life, focusing on the variety of creatures and plants that live beneath the waves. You’ll need about 30 minutes to complete your drawing.
Drawing is all about practice, so don’t worry if it doesn’t turn out perfectly the first time. Just remember, it’s okay to make mistakes! Each attempt helps you improve your skills. As you work on your underwater scene, think about the different shapes and textures of the sea creatures and plants you want to include.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a beautiful drawing that showcases the amazing diversity of life in our oceans. Keep trying, and enjoy the process of creating your very own underwater world!
Materials
- Blank Paper
- Pencil
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Get ready for a fun drawing experience! In this lesson, you will follow nine easy steps to create your very own underwater scene filled with fascinating marine life. As you draw, think about all the different creatures and plants that make up our oceans. You’ll be adding starfish, sea turtles, corals, and more to your picture!If you enjoy the bold outlines in the example drawing, you might want to use a thin black marker to trace over your pencil lines once you finish. This will help your artwork stand out even more! Remember, there’s no rush, take your time and let your creativity take some control as you explore the wonderful world of biodiversity beneath the waves. Happy drawing!
Time Needed: 45 minutes
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Form the Terrain
First, draw two jagged, curving lines for the underwater terrain.
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Outline a Starfish
Draw a starfish resting on the ocean floor.
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Create a Sea Sponge
Create a cluster of tube-like shapes in the foreground to form a sea sponge.
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Draw the Corals
Corals come in different shapes and sizes! Draw a thin, branch-like coral on the left and a wavy, cauliflower-shaped coral on the right as shown.
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Add the Sea Anemone
Add a sea anemone by first drawing its pointy tentacles. Next, outline the oral disc in the center of the tentacles. Then, form its column-shaped body. Make sure to erase overlapping lines.
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Outline the Sea Grass
Add wavy clusters of sea grass growing on the terrain.
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Draw the Fishes
Draw fishes of varying shapes and sizes swimming around the underwater scene.
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Form a Sea Turtle
Draw a sea turtle by first forming its carapace shell. Then, draw its head and flippers attached to the shell.
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Color the Easy Biodiversity Drawing
Let’s color our easy to follow drawing of aquatic biodiversity! First, use shades of yellow and orange for the fishes. Next, color the sea turtle green with a brown shell. Now, use green to shade the branch coral and blue for the cauliflower coral. Fill in the sea anemone with shades of red and the sea grass green. Use orange for the sea sponge and pink for the starfish. Then, color the foreground terrain yellow and the background terrain a muted green. Finally, use a light blue color for the underwater background.
Biodiversity Drawing (easy) PDF Download
You can check out this drawing lesson in PDF format below. This PDF is perfect for printing and will help you with your biodiversity drawing. The last page has a coloring book page featuring just the outlines for you to fill in! You can either preview it or download it for easy access.