1Step 1 of 7
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 Orca
This cartoon orca is a long round body, a whale tail, a tall back fin, a flipper, white patches, a happy face and water. 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 orca, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the tail
At the thin end on the left, draw a tail with two rounded points.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the tall back fin
On top of the back, draw a tall pointy fin that curves back a little.
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Draw the white patches
Draw a white belly along the bottom, a white oval patch near the front of the head and a small grey patch behind the back fin.
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6Step 6 of 7
Draw the face and water
Inside the white head patch, draw a round eye with a white shine. Add a smile, a pink cheek and a wavy line of water under the orca.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your orca
Black for the body, fins and tail, white for the belly and eye patch, light grey for the patch behind the fin, and light blue for the water.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon orca
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Tall fin
Make the back fin tall and pointy. Orcas have the tallest fins of all whales.
3
White patches
Draw the white belly and eye patch with smooth curved lines.
4
Eye in the patch
Put the eye inside the white patch so it shows on the black body.
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 orca, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon orca in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon orca easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Is an orca a whale?
An orca is also called a killer whale, but it is really the biggest kind of dolphin.
Can I color the black parts dark blue?
Yes. Dark blue or dark grey also works and shows your lines better.
What colors do I need for a cartoon orca?
Black, white, light grey, 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.
