How to Draw a Dolphin
A dolphin is mostly one smooth curve, so it is a fun animal to draw. Start with the fin and the two-lobed tail, add the long body with its short round nose, then finish with the belly line, the flipper and a happy face. Print the tracing worksheet if you want to practice over the lines first.
Watch it come together
What you need
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Paper
- Crayons or markers
Steps
Step 1 of 6
Draw a curved fin that leans back, like a little wave.
Step 2 of 6
Draw a tail with two round ends and a small dip between them.
Step 3 of 6
Draw a long smooth body from the tail to a short round nose.
Step 4 of 6
Draw a curved belly line from under the nose to the tail.
Step 5 of 6
Draw a small flipper under the front of the body.
Step 6 of 6
Add a round eye, a gentle smile and a little curve on top for the blowhole.
All together
Your finished drawing. Now it is ready for color.
Ready to color?
Print the coloring page of this drawing in three levels, or color it on screen.
Go to the coloring pageTracing worksheet
Print the sheet and trace over the faint lines to practice before you draw on your own.
Questions and answers
- My dolphin body looks too straight. What can I do?
- Let the body bend gently upward from the tail to the nose, like a smile turned on its side. Light pencil lines are easy to erase and try again.
