How to Draw a Turtle... of the Sea!
Previously on the site, we learned how to draw a turtle - simple, symmetrical... cute! :-) And during this lesson, I did mention doing another one some time down the road... one that lives in the sea.
Well, now's the time for this second lesson. Let's get started!
First Step - Circles and Ovals Help to Visualize our Subject
Swimming - angled - at a 3/4 tilt, drawing this animal is not necessarily difficult... but does require a bit of thinking ahead of time, in order to best put forth the lines to bring it into view. Even if you don't use a framework, a simple "Stop and Look" - is well worth the while. Feeds the imagination!
Here's the structure...
If you look at the shell - it almost looks like the ball used in a game of rugby. We know it doesn't really take on this shape... but tilted, angled and with movement toward the back (and away) from the head... this is a pretty good starting point in helping you best materialize those lines.
And speaking of lines...
Second Step - How to Draw a Turtle, Step by Step
Given the structure at hand, and seeing that the head of the turtle is in fact the foremost part of the picture - first connecting with the view path of the observer --- it only makes sense to draw it first, beginning with the left eye.
Here's how it all pans out...
Ah yes - easily one of the cutest and loved creatures of the sea. There's a certain grace experienced when viewing one of these animals - gliding through the ocean.
Well I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. And further more, I hope you found it useful in creating a unique variation of your own imagination.
Keep on drawing !!!
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.
