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Draw the head
On the right side of your page, draw a big round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Baby Seal
This cartoon baby seal is a round head, a long fluffy body, big dark eyes, a small nose, whiskers, flippers and snow. 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 baby seal, step by step
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Draw the body
Behind the head, draw a long fluffy body that gets thinner at the back, like a big teardrop lying down.
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Draw the nose and whiskers
Draw a small dark nose, a little smile, whisker dots and whiskers on each side. Add pink cheeks.
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Add the flippers
Draw a small flipper under the body and two back flippers at the end of the body.
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Draw the snow and fluff lines
Draw a few short curved lines on the body to make it look fluffy, and some snow under the seal.
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Color your baby seal
White and cream for the fluffy fur, light grey for the flippers, dark brown for the eyes and nose, pink for the cheeks and light blue for the snow.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon baby seal
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Big dark eyes
Baby seals have very big dark eyes. Add a white shine to each one.
3
Teardrop body
Draw the body like a big teardrop lying down.
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Fluff lines
A few short curved lines make the fur look fluffy.
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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 baby seal, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon baby seal in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon baby seal easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is a baby seal called?
A baby seal is called a pup.
Why are some baby seals white?
Harp seal pups have white fur that helps them hide in the snow and ice.
What colors do I need for a cartoon baby seal?
White, cream, light grey, dark brown, 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.
