How to Draw a Dolphin
Learn how to draw a dolphin step by step. This page keeps every dolphin lesson in one place, like a happy blue cartoon dolphin jumping out of the sea. Each lesson shows one step at a time in pencil, so it is easy to follow.
What makes a cartoon dolphin
A long curved body, a short beak with a big smile, a fin on the back and a tail with two flukes. Curving the body like a rainbow makes the dolphin look like it is jumping.
Tips for drawing a dolphin
- Draw the body as one smooth curve, thick at the head and thin at the tail.
- Keep the beak short and round at the tip.
- Point the back fin towards the tail.
- Add water drops to show the dolphin jumping.
Questions people ask
How do you draw a dolphin for kids?
Draw a long curved body with a short beak, then an eye and a smile. Add a tail with two flukes, a fin on the back, a flipper, a light belly and some water.
What colors do you use for a cartoon dolphin?
Blue or grey for the body and fins, very light blue or white for the belly, and light blue for the water.
What is the difference between drawing a dolphin and a shark?
A dolphin has a short round beak and a friendly smile. A shark has a pointy nose, gills and a tail that points up and down.