How to Draw a Plesiosaurus
Learn how to draw a plesiosaurus by drawing along with this simple drawing guide!
Included are 6 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy designing their own plesiosaurus on paper. Also included is a printable version of this plesiosaurus drawing lesson.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw a plesiosaurus.
Enjoy learning how to draw a plesiosaurus. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some unique details. Remember there is a PDF guide at the end of the lesson.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Plesiosaurus Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
We will complete a drawing of a plesiosaurus by crafting one part at a time. It will take 6 steps to complete as we continue to make each part moving closer to the finished drawing. The final artwork will be completed with color resulting in a drawing you can be proud of!
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Form The Head
First, outline the oval shape of the plesiosaurus’ head. Next, draw a line curving upwards for its mouth. Then, add a small circle for its eye.
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Attach The Neck
Attach the marine reptile’s long neck by drawing two curved lines.
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Outline The Body
Outline the dinosaur’s oval body connected to the end of its neck.
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Form The Tail
Form the short pointed tail of the plesiosaurus.
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Attach The Fins
Draw four curved lines attached to its body to form its fins.
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Complete The Plesiosaurus Drawing
Let’s now color the plesiosaurus drawing! First, fill in its eye with a black crayon. Then, color the underside of this marine dinosaur with a light blue crayon. Finally, shade the rest of its body using a darker shade of blue.
How to Draw a Plesiosaurus PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Plesiosaurus. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!