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Drawing a Blue Whale: Step-by-Step Drawing Lesson

Learn step by step how to draw a blue whale. Follow the 8 steps and print the tutorial.

Do you want to put the largest animal in the world on paper? Follow these simple steps and draw a beautiful blue whale yourself!

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a giant of the ocean: the blue whale. Did you know that this animal can grow as large as three buses in a row? Grab your pencil and eraser, and let's get started together!

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In this drawing lesson, you will learn how to create a blue whale using simple circles and lines. In 8 easy steps, a huge whale will be swimming across your drawing paper.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw two large ovals that overlap slightly for the head and the body.

Blue whale drawing lesson step 1: Two large ovals as a base for the head and the body.
Stap 2

Draw a long, curved line towards the back to determine the shape of the tail base.

Step-by-step drawing step 2: A long line forming the back of the whale.
Stap 3

Now draw guide lines for the large mouth, the side fins, and the wide tail.

Drawing a blue whale step 3: Straight and curved lines for the fins and the tail.
Stap 4

Make the fins and the tail thicker by drawing the shapes around the lines.

Drawing lesson step 4: The fins and tail of the whale get their real shape.
Stap 5

Draw a small eye and the lines at the bottom of the chin where the whale filters its food.

Step-by-step drawing step 5: Adding details like the eye and the ridges on the chin.
Stap 6

Make the body shape neater and draw the blowhole on top of the head.

Drawing a blue whale step 6: Refining the body and drawing a blowhole.
Stap 7

Add small details to the fins and ensure all lines flow nicely into each other.

Drawing lesson step 7: Adding extra details to the fins and the whale's skin.
Stap 8

Erase the guide lines and make the outer lines extra thick for a bold result.

Drawing a blue whale step 8: The completed drawing of the whale with clean lines.

Frequently asked questions

What color should I make the whale?
You can use different shades of blue and gray to make it look real.
What if my lines aren't perfectly straight?
That doesn't matter at all, because in nature, animals are never perfectly straight either!
Should I use a pen or a pencil?
Always start with a pencil so you can easily rub out the guide lines later with your eraser.
How do I draw water around the whale?
Draw a few wavy lines and some small bubbles near its head for a nice effect.

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