1Step 1 of 7
Draw the head
Draw a big round head on the right side of your page. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Seal
This cartoon seal is a round head, big eyes, a muzzle with whiskers, a long body, flippers and a striped ball. 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 seal, step by step
3Step 3 of 7
Add the nose and whiskers
Draw two round cheeks for the muzzle, a dark nose on top, a little smile and some whisker dots.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the body
From the head, draw a long body that goes down and to the left, like a big drop of water lying on its side.
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5Step 5 of 7
Add the flippers
Draw a front flipper under the head and two back flippers at the end of the tail.
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6Step 6 of 7
Add the ball
On top of the head, draw a round ball with stripes. Draw a light patch on the belly.
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7Step 7 of 7
Color your seal
Gray for the seal, light gray for the belly and muzzle, dark gray for the flippers, and red, yellow and blue for the ball.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon seal
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Big eyes
Seals have big round eyes. Make them large and shiny.
3
Drop shaped body
Draw the body like a big drop of water lying on its side.
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.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your seal, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon seal in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon seal easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What is the difference between a seal and a sea lion?
Seals have tiny ear holes and crawl on their bellies. Sea lions have small ear flaps and can walk on their flippers.
Can I draw the seal without the ball?
Yes. Just skip step 6, or draw a fish in its mouth instead.
What colors do I need for a cartoon seal?
Grey, light grey, dark grey, red, yellow and 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.
