How to Draw a Dolphin: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a dolphin in 10 easy steps
A jumping dolphin with a curved back, a pointed fin, a smiling snout, a flipper and two splash drops.
Build your picture in 10 named parts, from the main shapes to the smaller details. Follow the smooth guides online, lifting your pen between separate lines, or work through each part on paper at your own pace.
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How to draw a dolphin, step by step
1Draw the dorsal fin
Draw the dorsal fin.
2Draw the long back
Draw the long back.
3Draw the round head and snout
Draw the round head and snout.
4Draw the curved tummy
Draw the curved tummy.
5Draw the tail fin
Draw the tail fin.
6Draw the line along the belly
Draw the line along the belly.
7Draw the flipper
Draw the flipper.
8Draw the eye
Draw the eye.
9Draw the smile
Draw the smile.
10Add the two splash drops
Add the two splash drops.
Time to color!
Try a sky blue dolphin with a pale tummy stripe and light blue splash drops. Add some waves underneath to show where it jumped from.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in this drawing?
- There are 10 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
- How do I make the dolphin look like it is jumping?
- Curve the whole body like a rainbow, with the tail low and the head up. The little splash drops near the tail make it look like it just leapt out of the water.
- Can I print this drawing?
- Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
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