1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head and snout
Draw a round head near the top of your page. On the right side, draw a long snout like a little tube. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Seahorse
This cartoon seahorse is a round head, a long snout, a round tummy, a curly tail, a crown, a back fin and bubbles. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon seahorse, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Draw the face
Draw a round eye with a white shine, a pink cheek and a tiny mouth at the end of the snout.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the round tummy
Under the head, draw a big round tummy that pushes out to the right.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the curly tail
From the bottom of the tummy, draw a tail that gets thinner and curls round at the end.
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5Step 5 of 7
Add the crown and back fin
On top of the head, draw three small bumps for a crown. On the back, draw a small fin with lines.
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6Step 6 of 7
Draw the tummy lines and bubbles
Draw curved lines across the tummy and tail, and some bubbles floating around.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your seahorse
Yellow for the seahorse, orange for the crown, fin and lines, and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon seahorse
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Tube snout
Draw the snout like a little tube sticking out of the head.
3
Curl forward
Curl the tail toward the front, under the tummy, like a seahorse holding on to seaweed.
4
Tummy lines
Curved lines across the tummy make it look like seahorse rings.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your seahorse, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon seahorse in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon seahorse easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is a seahorse a fish?
Yes. A seahorse is a small fish, even though it looks like a tiny horse.
Can I add seaweed?
Yes. Draw a wavy green plant and curl the tail around it.
What colors do I need for a cartoon seahorse?
Yellow, light yellow, orange, pink and light blue.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
