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Draw the big body
Draw a long rounded body that is taller at the front and gets thinner at the back. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Blue Whale
This cartoon blue whale is a long rounded body, an eye, a smile, a split tail, belly grooves, a flipper, a small back fin, spots and a spout. 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 blue whale, step by step
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Draw the face
Near the front, draw a round eye with a white shine, a long smile and a pink cheek.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the belly lines
Along the bottom, draw a light belly with lines going down. These are throat grooves.
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Add the fins and spots
Draw a flipper under the body, a tiny fin on the back and some light spots.
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Draw the spout and waves
On top of the head, draw a water spout with drops, and some waves under the whale.
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Color your blue whale
Blue grey for the body, darker blue grey for the fins and tail, light grey for the belly and spots, and light blue for the water.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon blue whale
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Throat grooves
Draw lines going down on the light belly. Blue whales have these grooves on their throat.
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Light spots
A few light spots make the whale look like a real blue whale.
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Tiny back fin
Blue whales have a very small fin near the back.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your blue whale, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon blue whale in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon blue whale easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is the blue whale the biggest animal?
Yes. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived.
What do blue whales eat?
They eat tiny animals called krill, about 4 tonnes a day.
What colors do I need for a cartoon blue whale?
Blue grey, darker blue grey, light grey 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.
