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Draw the body
Draw a long oval body lying down, like the otter is floating on its back. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Sea Otter
This cartoon sea otter is a long body lying down, a round head, ears, a face with whiskers, paws holding a shell, back feet, a tail 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 sea otter, step by step
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Draw the face
Draw two small round ears, two round eyes with a white shine, a dark nose, a smile, whiskers and pink cheeks.
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Draw the paws and shell
On the tummy, draw a pink shell shaped like a fan, with two small paws holding it.
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Add the feet and tail
On the left, draw two back feet sticking up out of the water and a flat tail.
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Draw the water
Under the otter, draw wavy water with a few little bubbles.
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Color your sea otter
Brown for the body, cream for the face, dark brown for the paws, feet and nose, pink for the shell and light blue for the water.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon sea otter
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Floating
Draw the body lying down so the otter floats on its back.
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Light face
Sea otters often have a lighter face than body.
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Holding a shell
Put a shell on the tummy with the paws holding it.
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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 sea otter, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon sea otter in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon sea otter easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why do sea otters float on their backs?
They float on their backs to rest, eat and even sleep.
Do sea otters hold hands?
Yes. Sea otters sometimes hold hands while they sleep so they do not drift apart.
What colors do I need for a cartoon sea otter?
Brown, cream, 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.
