How to Draw a Cartoon Whale
Here, let's try our hand at drawing a simple little cartoon whale - compact in nature - such that its body is much shorter than you'd expect. All part of 'cartoonifying' our drawings for that unique look! :-)
Let's draw!
First Step - Draw a Simple Framework
OK. Let's begin our lesson with a simple framework of basic shapes. In this case, a circle for its head - and four triangles for its fins. A cross over the circle will help you to map out the face of the animal.
Here's how it looks...
Always remember... this part of the lesson involves keeping your lines nice and light! They're only meant to be guidelines and when you're done the lesson - you can easily erase them.
OK. Now let's draw this cartoon whale...
Second Step - Draw Your Whale
Beginning with the eye of your animal, sketch your animal using the steps below to help you along. If you like, you can make the green portion - the body - a bit longer. If you choose to do so though - I recommend you make the tail fins a tad bigger to match.
And here's how it looks...
In the end - I'd like to think this whale is sort of cute. But really, it looks almost 'stunned'. Hmmm... maybe you can change this in yours. I'm thinking it'll look neat if you add a couple eyelids - have them slanting inwards... see how it looks!
Well, that's all there is to this lesson. Hope you had some fun! :-)
Recommended Drawing Resources
To further your learning and improvement, check out the following resources...
- Learn how to draw caricatures with Graeme Biddle.
- Discover how to use photoshop in a day. Makes everything so much simpler.
- Check out Chad Baldwin's digital painting techniques.
- Draw cars just like the pros, the pro being Tim Rugendyke.
- Want to learn painting? Look no further than Bob Davies' free watercolor secrets ebook.
