Here is an easy step-by-step guide to drawing a sea turtle:
- Start by drawing the basic body shapes: a large circle for the front part of the body and an arc shape connected to it for the back part.
- Add a smaller circle for the head on one side.
- Draw two parallel lines from the head to form the neck, connected by a curved line.
- Sketch a wavy line over the neck for the front edge of the shell, then extend and curve it around the body to form the shell's outline.
- Outline the flippers: a long curved shape angled toward the back for the front flipper and shorter wider shapes for the other flippers.
- Add the head details: eyes, mouth, beak, nostrils, and curved lines for facial scales and wrinkles.
- Draw scales on the flippers and the shell pattern (scutes) with various shapes like triangles, rectangles, and ovals.
- Finish by shading some areas gently for a realistic effect.
This method breaks down the turtle into simple shapes and lines before adding details, making it easy to follow for beginners.