In this quick tutorial you'll learn how to draw a Realistic Dolphin in 8 easy steps - great for kids and novice artists.
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How to Draw a Realistic Dolphin - Step-by-Step Tutorial
Step 1: Begin with a large oval for the head and chest area and then add in a smaller circle below and to the right for the guide to the body and then below that you'll draw in a small flattened oval for the tail.
Step 2: Next draw the face with an eye and rounded beak-like mouth and draw a line to connect the circle below into a flipper on the left side.
Step 3: Then you'll draw the back with a small dorsal fin on top and erase the circle guide.
Step 4: Next draw in the flipper on the right side of the body.
Step 5: Then you'll draw in the sides of the body and connect them to the flattened oval for the tail fin.
Step 6: Next you'll draw the moon-shaped tail fin around the oval.
Step 7: Finally, you'll erase the oval and draw in some lines across the bottom of the fin.
Step 8: Your Dolphin is complete! Congratulations!
How to Draw a Realistic Dolphin – Step-by-Step Tutorial