How to Draw a Baby Seal (Easy Step by Step)
A baby seal is a friendly drawing built mostly from ovals. You will draw a big round head, add curved body lines, then give your seal four flippers and a smiling face. It is a good first animal because every part is a simple, rounded shape.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a baby seal step by step
How to Draw a Baby Seal · 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: The big round head
Draw a large oval for the head, a little wider than it is tall. Make it a smooth, round shape.
Step 3: The body sides
Under the head, draw two curved lines, one on each side. Start each line at the lower edge of the head and curve it down and slightly in.
Step 4: The first flipper
On one side of the body, draw a tilted oval for a flipper. Let the inner end touch the body line.
Step 5: The back flippers
At the bottom, draw two plump ovals that touch in the middle like a pair of feet. Add a short curved line from each oval up to the body and side flipper.
Step 6: Eyes and cheek dots
Draw two round dots for eyes, side by side in the middle of the head. Add a few tiny dots on each cheek below the eyes.
Step 7: Nose and smile
Between the cheek dots, draw a small rounded nose and fill it in. Then draw a little wavy smile just under the nose.
Step 8: Second flipper and claws
On the empty side of the body, draw a tilted oval for the second flipper, matching the first. Then add two short slanted lines near the tip of each side flipper for claws.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your baby seal? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a baby owl or how to draw a bear cub next.
Tips for drawing a baby seal
- Draw the head first and keep it big. A big head is what makes the seal look like a baby.
- The two back flippers touch in the middle, so draw one, then draw the second right up against it.
- Keep the cheek dots small and evenly spaced. If they are too big, they start to look like freckles.
- Make the two side flippers about the same size so your seal looks balanced.
Free baby seal coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this baby seal 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 baby seal drawing
Try soft gray or silver for the body with a darker nose and eyes, and light blue for the flippers. For a creative twist, draw a splash of icy water and a snowy rock for your seal to sit on.
Baby seal fun fact for kids
Baby seals are called pups, and many harp seal pups are born with soft white fur that helps them blend in with the snow and ice.
Questions about drawing a baby seal
What shapes do I need to draw a baby seal?
You only need ovals, curved lines and a few dots. Use a big oval for the head, two curved lines for the body, and four smaller ovals for the flippers.
How do I make my baby seal look cuter?
Make the head big and the eyes round and wide apart. A small nose and a gentle smile with a few cheek dots make the face look sweet.
How long does it take to draw a baby seal?
Most kids finish in about 10 minutes. Take your time on the flippers, since they are the part with the most pieces.
