Here’s how to draw an easy seahorse with a simple step by step tutorial.
Here are a few fun facts about seahorses:
- Seahorses are unique in that the male seahorse is the one who carries the young and gives birth. The only other animal who does this is the sea dragon.
- They have a swim bladder that is a tiny pocket inside their body.
- Like other fish, they breathe through their gills.
- Seahorses are named due to the shape of their head that looks like a horse.
- There are around 54 seahorse species worldwide.
This seahorse is made from some really simple shapes. It has a cute look that children will love to draw, but still looks pretty realistic so they can learn more about them. It will be a fun addition to any lessons about sea life.
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Seahorse Coloring Page
Materials for How to Draw a Seahorse
- Eraser. Large ones you can hold in your hand do a much better job than just the pencil tips.
- Black Sharpie Marker. These fine point permanent marker pens make nice black outlines, have a good tip for coloring, and never bleed when they get wet. Use them with good ventilation and add extra paper underneath to protect your tables.
- Prang Crayons. These are a bit softer than other crayons so they sometimes look like oil pastels. They also have a some nice brown shades that Crayola does not have unless you buy their larger boxes.
- Crayola Crayons. The reliable brand that always works well. The 24 pack has some of my favorite golden orange and yellow colors that seem a bit richer and warmer than the ones Prang has.
Directions for How to Draw a Seahorse
Time needed: 55 minutes.
How to Draw an Easy Seahorse
- Draw an oval and curvy back line.
- Add a curvy front belly line.
- Add the mouth.
- Erase the line, add eye and belly lines.
- Draw the spokes along the back.
- Connect the spikes with a curved line.
- Draw a wing shape.
- Erase inside, add lines and seaweed.
- Trace with a marker and color.
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