How to Draw a Turtle Leprechaun (Easy Step by Step)
This little turtle in a leprechaun hat is a cute mix of friendly shapes. The head is a big curve, the shell is a dome, and the hat is a tall box on a flat oval ring. The shamrock on the shell is just three rounded leaves and a stem.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a turtle leprechaun step by step
How to Draw a Turtle Leprechaun · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Left side of head
Draw a big curve on the left, like a backwards C, starting near the top and bending around to the bottom. Finish with a short little line pointing down, where the neck will be.
Step 3: Shell and feet
Draw a big dome for the shell on the right, with a curved line inside it on the left. Along the bottom, add two round bumps for feet, and a little pointy tail on the right.
Step 4: The back leg
At the lower left, under the head, draw a small rounded leg that peeks out behind the shell. Make it a little curved shape that touches the neck line and the shell's bottom.
Step 5: The tall hat
Draw the top of the hat above the head. Start with two sides that lean a little, and connect them with a gently curved line across the top. Leave the bottom open.
Step 6: The hat brim
Draw a wide, flat oval around the bottom of the hat, like a ring. Let the left and right ends stick out past the hat.
Step 7: Hat band and buckle
Draw a ribbon band wrapped around the hat just above the brim. In the middle, add a small square buckle with a smaller square inside it. Then add a tiny short line under the brim to join the hat to the shell.
Step 8: A happy face
Draw one big round dot for the eye on the right. Add a small dot on the left, then a little curvy smile below them.
Step 9: The lucky shamrock
On the shell, draw three rounded leaves that meet in the middle, one on top and one on each side. Finish with a short curvy stem pointing down.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your turtle leprechaun? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a menorah or how to draw a dreidel next.
Tips for drawing a turtle leprechaun
- Start with the curve of the head, then draw the shell dome so it tucks in front of the head.
- The hat brim is the trickiest part. Draw it as a wide, flat oval around the bottom of the hat.
- For the shamrock, draw three small rounded leaves that touch in the middle. Then add the stem.
Free turtle leprechaun coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this turtle leprechaun coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your turtle leprechaun drawing
Color the shell and head different shades of green, and make the hat a darker green with a yellow buckle. For a creative twist, add a rainbow in the background with a pot of gold at the end.
Turtle leprechaun fun fact for kids
A turtle's shell is part of its skeleton. It is joined to the turtle's backbone and ribs, so a turtle can never climb out of it.
Questions about drawing a turtle leprechaun
What shapes do I need to draw a turtle leprechaun?
You need a curve for the head, a dome for the shell, and a tall box and a flat oval for the hat. Add three rounded leaves for the shamrock.
How do I make my turtle look cuter?
Keep the eyes small and wide apart and add a little smile. Make the feet extra round and chubby, and the head a little big for the body.
How do I draw a hat that sits on the head?
Draw the tall part of the hat above the head first. Then draw the brim as a flat oval around its bottom so it overlaps the top of the head.
