How to Draw Snake Scales
Children can learn how to draw snake scales by following the images in this basic tutorial.
Expect 6 easy steps to follow, kids will enjoy designing their own snake scales on paper. Also included is a downloadable version of this snake scales drawing tutorial.
Perfect for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to teach kids how to draw their own snake scales.
Enjoy the process of learning how to draw snake scales. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some creative details. It is officially time to get creative!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw Snake Scales Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In today’s step by step lesson, we will discover how to draw snake scales on paper. The location and proportion of each part will be pointed out in each step of the how-to article here. Note that the blue outlines are used to show the new components being drawn in each in each of the steps.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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First Outline The Body
First, outline the snake’s body by drawing two curved lines.
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Start Forming The Scales
Let’s start forming the scales by drawing slightly pointed U-shaped lines. Make sure to add some space in between the scales!
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Draw Scales On The Gaps
Now, fill the gaps with U-shaped scales.
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Continue Drawing The Scales
Continue drawing scales along the snake’s body similar to the previous steps.
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Fill The Body With Scales
Fill the rest of the snake’s body with a series of slightly pointed U-shaped lines.
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Complete The Drawing Of Snake Scales
Let’s color our drawing of a snake’s scaly body by using different shades of green. Add hints of dark green along the edges of its body to create shadows.
How to Draw Snake Scales PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw Snake Scales. 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!