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Draw the body
Draw a wide body shaped like a diamond with soft round corners. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Stingray
This cartoon stingray is a wide diamond shaped body, a long thin tail, two eyes, a smile, small tail fins 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 10 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 stingray, step by step
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Add the long tail
From the bottom of the body, draw a long thin tail that wiggles a little.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the eyes
Near the top of the body, draw two round eyes with a white shine.
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Add the smile and cheeks
Under the eyes, draw a happy smile and a pink oval on each side.
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Draw the back line and tail fins
Draw a curved line down the middle of the back, and two small fins where the tail starts.
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Draw the spots and bubbles
Draw round spots on the wings and a few bubbles floating around.
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Color your stingray
Blue grey for the body and tail, dark blue for the spots, pink for the cheeks and light blue for the bubbles.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon stingray
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Diamond shape
Draw the body like a wide diamond and round off the corners.
3
Long tail
Make the tail long and thin, with a little wiggle.
4
Eyes on top
Stingray eyes are on the top of the 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 stingray, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon stingray in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon stingray easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Do stingrays sting?
Some stingrays have a sharp spine on the tail, but they only use it if they feel scared.
How do stingrays swim?
They flap their wide bodies like wings, so it looks like they are flying under water.
What colors do I need for a cartoon stingray?
Blue grey, dark blue, 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.
