Seahorses are small marine fish named for their horse-like heads and unique appearance. Over 40 recognized species vary in size and coloration. Today, in this guide, we will learn to draw a seahorse.
Seahorses are typically found in shallow coastal waters. They inhabit tropical and temperate waters worldwide, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indo-Pacific region. Unlike other fish, male seahorses carry fertilized eggs. Females lay their eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly.
In this tutorial, we will draw a seahorse with easy steps that beginners and kids can follow effortlessly.
Art Materials & Equipment
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Marker
- Pencil Color
- Eraser (Erase If Made Mistake)
- Sharpener
Steps To Draw Seahorses
Here’s a brief preview of today’s tutorial. Along with steps to draw, we will add every step so you can enjoy coloring it. Please go through the instructions step by step to complete your sketch. By the end of this guide, you will be able to draw easily and with perfection.
Step 1: Start with the Head and Snout
Begin by drawing a small oval for the head. Then, continuing from the shape of the head from the upper side, extend a curved line to form the snout.
Step 2: Add the Neck and Upper Body
As shown in the picture, draw a long, curved line that bends down and back up to form the neck and upper body.
Step 3: Complete The Body Shape
Then, from the back side, leaving a certain space for wings, continue the line downward to form the belly and then curl it to make the tail.
Step 4: Draw the Dorsal Fin
From the space we previously left, sketch the curved fin with the zigzag texture at the back, as given in the attached image.
Step 5: Add Detail In The Body
From the back side, add small, triangular shapes along the back to create the bony plates, which are called coronets. It gives life to the drawing and gives it a more realistic vibe.
Step 6: Sketch The Belly Line
From the neckline, draw a curved line connecting to the belly, giving it a smooth and natural appearance.
Step 7: Add Details
Sketch the straight lines inside the line we created in the previous step to add details. This will give an in-depth look into it.
Step 8: Draw The Eyes
Sketch the circle inside the oval shape of the head. After drawing a circle, add shade with your pencil or marker. Then, again, add another circle with a white color to give it a highlight look.
Step 9: Add Bubbles
Start by drawing a small circle on the snout for the mouth. Then, near the mouth, draw 4 to 5 small circles to create the effect of bubbles coming out of the seahorse’s mouth.
Step 10: Draw Texture In The Body
Add small circles on the back of the body, ensuring they appear natural and well-integrated, as shown in the picture above.
Step 11: Add Texture To The Fin
Draw small lines inside the dorsal fin to add texture and give it a natural look. If you are confused about the guide, look at the reference picture we have attached for easy drawing. Finally, in 11 steps, we have completed the drawing process.
After completing the sketching process, look at the complete picture to ensure that you have not missed anything. If you are interested in adding a touch of color, follow the guide below. Let’s enjoy coloring as well. The coloring part is always fun, and kids enjoy it.
Coloring The Seahorse
After sketching the bow, we came into the coloring section. We used only one basic color for coloring. You can choose your own preference and continue the coloring process.
We began coloring by adding yellow to the belly line. Then, we used brown for the fin and mouth, the texture inside the body, and triangular shapes on the backside. A light brown color was used inside the body. Then, we finished the coloring process by adding blue color to the bubbles.
Color Details:
- Brown
- Light Brown
- Yellow
- Blue
Finally, our cute-looking seahorse with appealing eyes is ready with different shades of color. We used pencil color for the coloring process; watercolor and cartoon color can also be used. But we recommend you use pencil color so as not to mess up your sketch.
Also, if you are interested, you can outline the sketch with a marker for a neat and clean drawing.
Our Masterpiece is Ready
Finally, our simple and easy process of drawing a seahorse is complete. We hope you find this guide easy and enjoyable. We focused on beginners and kids in this tutorial.
If you have any feedback for us, please share it through the comment box. Also, we value your input and look forward to hearing from you. Anything you share, we will try to incorporate into our upcoming drawing guides.
