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How to draw a manatee?

Drawing a Manatee: Step-by-Step Drawing for Kids

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

Learn how to draw a sweet, round manatee in 8 simple steps. Grab your pencil and dive into this underwater adventure!

Intro

Hi little artist! Today we are going to draw a manatee, a super soft and slow animal that lives in the water. They look a bit like big, floating potatoes with fins! Using simple shapes like ovals, we will create a beautiful work of art together.

Kort samengevat

In this drawing lesson, you will learn to draw a manatee using basic shapes. We start with ovals for the body and then add fins and a tail.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw a large horizontal oval for the body and a smaller circle for the head.

Manatee drawing lesson step 1: Basic shapes of a large oval and a small circle.
Stap 2

Connect the head and the body with smooth lines so it becomes one whole.

Manatee drawing lesson step 2: Connecting the outline of the back and the belly.
Stap 3

Draw a wide shape at the back for the flat tail and guide lines for the fins.

Manatee drawing lesson step 3: Guide lines for the tail and the front fins.
Stap 4

Create the manatee's snout by drawing a small arch at the front of the head.

Manatee drawing lesson step 4: Drawing the shape of the snout and mouth.
Stap 5

Now draw the actual shapes of the side fins and the large, round tail.

Manatee drawing lesson step 5: Further developing the fins and the round tail.
Stap 6

Place a small dot for the eye and draw a nostril on the snout.

Manatee drawing lesson step 6: Drawing the face with a small eye and nostril.
Stap 7

Add wrinkles and lines on the body, because manatees have a bit of bumpy skin.

Manatee drawing lesson step 7: Adding details like wrinkles and skin folds.
Stap 8

Erase the guide lines and draw some air bubbles around your manatee in the water!

Manatee drawing lesson step 8: The completed manatee with bubbles in the water.

Frequently asked questions

What actually is a manatee?
A manatee is a large, friendly mammal that lives in warm water and swims very slowly.
What colors can I use?
Manatees are often gray or brownish, but of course, you can give them any color you like!
Should I use an eraser?
Yes, it's handy to have an eraser nearby for the guide lines that we will remove later.
Is a manatee the same as a walrus?
No, a manatee does not have tusks and looks much rounder and softer.

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