Free drawing guide
How to draw a cute turtle step by step
This turtle has a big round head and a dome-shaped shell. Start with the head and the shell, then add the legs, the face and the shell pattern. In each picture, the new part is pink, so you always know what to draw next.
- Easy
- About 10 minutes
- 6 steps
What you need
- Paper
- A pencil and an eraser
- Colored pencils, markers or crayons
How to draw a turtle step by step
In each picture, the new part is pink. Draw it, then go on to the next step.
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Draw the head
Draw a circle on the right side of the page. Add a light cross through it to mark the middle of the face.
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Draw the shell
Draw a big dome to the left of the head. Under it, draw a long curved band for the rim of the shell.
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Add the legs
Draw four short, round legs under the shell. The ones at the back are partly hidden.
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Draw the face
Draw two oval eyes with a shine, small eyebrows above them and a smile.
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Add the shell pattern
Draw a pattern of big shapes on the shell, like puzzle pieces. Add a few round spots on the legs.
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Color your turtle
Go over the final lines. Color the turtle green, the shell orange-brown, the rim yellow and the cheeks pink.
All steps in one picture
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Questions
How do I draw a turtle shell?
Draw a big dome with a curved band under it for the rim. Then fill the dome with a few large shapes, like puzzle pieces. Steps 2 and 5 show how.
How do I draw turtle legs?
Draw four short, round legs under the shell. The back ones are partly hidden behind the front ones. Step 3 shows the shape.
Is this turtle easy enough for kids?
Yes. It is built from simple shapes, and most kids from about 6 can follow it. Younger children can draw it together with a grown-up.
How long does it take to draw this turtle?
About 10 minutes for the outline. Coloring takes a little longer.
