How to Draw a Turtle
Learn how to draw a turtle by following along with this engaging drawing guide.
Sharpen a pencil and follow along with these clear 6 drawing steps. You will learn the fundamentals for drawing a turtle.
This lesson only takes about 20 minutes and includes a pdf you can easily print or download. The pdf guide even contains a coloring-book-like page with just the line art. This pairs well with crayons. This is perfect for very young children looking for some extra guidance and are looking to fill in a turtle.
Get a thrill out of learning how to draw a turtle. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some unique details. It is time to get drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Turtle Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this article, we will start with a new piece of paper and discover how to draw a turtle in a series of 6 steps. We will consider the shape and size of each part of the turtle.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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First Outline The Carapace
Outline the oval-like shape of the turtle’s shell called the carapace. Next, draw a line near the bottom following the shape of the carapace.
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Now Form The Head
Now, form the elongated outline of the turtle’s head. Add a circle for its eye and a small dot for its nose. Then, draw a horizontal line for its mouth.
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Next Add The Legs And Tail
Draw the shape of the turtle’s legs attached to the bottom of the carapace and add V-shaped claws on its feet. Don’t forget to draw a small curved shape for its tail.
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Draw The Plastron
Draw a bumpy curved line below the carapace to form the bottom shell called the plastron.
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Outline The Scutes
Draw the outline of the scutes on the surface of the turtle’s carapace.
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Complete The Turtle Drawing
Let’s color our turtle drawing! First, use a black crayon to fill the eye and add a rounded reflective spot using a white crayon. Next, color the carapace using a brown color. Now, shade the plastron with a light brown crayon. Then, fill the claws with a gray crayon. Finally, color its head and legs with a dark green crayon.
How to Draw a Turtle 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 Turtle. 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!
Nice instructions
this is soo usefull.