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Draw the head
Near the top right, draw a round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Sea Lion
This cartoon sea lion is a round head, a muzzle with a nose, a small ear flap, a tall body, flippers and a rock. 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 sea lion, step by step
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Add the muzzle and nose
On the right side of the head, draw a small oval muzzle that sticks out. Add a dark nose at the tip.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face
Draw a round eye with a white shine, a tiny ear flap, a smile and some whisker dots.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a long body that sits up tall and curves down to the left.
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Add the flippers
Draw a big front flipper under the chest and a back flipper at the bottom left.
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Draw the rock
Under the sea lion, draw a big rounded rock for it to sit on.
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Color your sea lion
Brown for the body, light brown for the muzzle, dark brown for the flippers and nose, and grey for the rock.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon sea lion
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Sit up tall
Make the body tall and curved. Sea lions sit up on their front flippers.
3
Ear flaps
Sea lions have tiny ear flaps. Seals do not.
4
Whisker dots
Dots on the muzzle are an easy way to show whiskers.
5
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 sea lion, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon sea lion in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon sea lion easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a sea lion and a seal?
A sea lion has small ear flaps and can walk on its flippers. A seal has no ear flaps and wiggles on its belly.
Are sea lions loud?
Yes. Sea lions bark loudly, a bit like dogs.
What colors do I need for a cartoon sea lion?
Brown, light brown, dark brown and grey.
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.
