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Draw the body
Draw a long round body that gets thinner toward the left, like a big jelly bean. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Narwhal
This cartoon narwhal is a long round body, a whale tail, a happy face, a flipper, a long twisty tusk, a light belly and spots. 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 narwhal, step by step
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Add the tail
At the thin end on the left, draw a tail with two rounded points, like a whale tail.
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Draw the face
Near the front, draw a round eye with a white shine, a small smile and a pink cheek.
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Draw the long tusk
From the top of the head, draw a long thin pointy tusk. Add little lines across it to make it look twisty.
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Add the belly and spots
Draw a light belly along the bottom, a few small spots on the back and some bubbles.
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Color your narwhal
Blue grey for the body, light blue for the belly, dark blue grey for the spots and flipper, and cream for the tusk.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon narwhal
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Twisty tusk
Draw little slanted lines across the tusk so it looks twisty.
3
Jelly bean body
Make the body round at the front and thinner at the tail end.
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Spots on top
Put the spots on the back, not on the belly.
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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 narwhal, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon narwhal in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon narwhal easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is a narwhal tusk a horn?
No. It is a long tooth that grows out through the lip.
Are narwhals real?
Yes. Narwhals are real whales that live in the cold Arctic ocean.
What colors do I need for a cartoon narwhal?
Blue grey, light blue, dark blue grey and cream.
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.
