How to Draw Otters Holding Hands (Easy Step by Step)
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Two otters floating side by side and holding hands is a sweet picture to draw. It is built from rounded heads, ovals and a few wavy lines, so even beginners can finish it. A little heart between the heads makes it a great card for a friend.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw otters holding hands step by step
How to Draw Otters Holding Hands · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Two head tops
Draw the top of a round head with a small round ear on each upper corner. Let the sides curve down and stop, leaving the bottom open. Then draw a second head the same size to its right.
Step 2: Cheeks and bodies
Close each head with a wavy chin line and add little fluffy cheek lines on both sides. Then draw a tall egg-shaped oval body under each head, with the top tucked under the chin.
Step 3: Holding paws
Between the two bodies, draw two flat ovals that overlap in the middle. This is the cozy handhold that joins the otters.
Step 4: Little feet
At the bottom of each body, draw a small leaf-shaped loop on each side. They look like tiny flippers sticking out.
Step 5: Pointy tails
Between the feet, draw two lines that start at the bottom of the body and meet in a point, like a long narrow triangle.
Step 6: Round eyes
Fill in two solid dots on each face, spaced apart and about halfway between the ears and the chin.
Step 7: Nose and smile
Draw a rounded, filled-in nose in the middle of each muzzle. Add a tiny curved smile just under it.
Step 8: Tummy ovals
Draw a small oval low on each otter's belly, above the feet. It makes a cute tummy spot.
Step 9: Heart and water
Draw a small heart floating between the two heads. Then add two wavy squiggle lines in each bottom corner to show the water.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your otters holding hands? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a baby octopus or how to draw a baby whale next.
Tips for drawing otters holding hands
- Draw the two heads first and make them the same size, so the otters look like a matching pair.
- The joined paws are the trickiest part. Draw one oval, then let the second oval overlap it a little in the middle.
- Draw the tails after the feet, starting wide at the body and ending in a point, so they stay between the feet.
Free otters holding hands coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this otters holding hands 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 otters holding hands drawing
Try warm brown for the fur with lighter tan faces and bellies, and a light blue for the waves. For a twist, color the heart bright red.
Otters holding hands fun fact for kids
Sea otters sometimes hold hands while they sleep on the water so they do not drift apart. Groups of resting otters are called rafts.
Questions about drawing otters holding hands
What shapes do I need to draw otters holding hands?
You need rounded shapes for the heads, tall ovals for the bodies, flat ovals for the paws, small loops for the feet, and a narrow triangle for each tail. The heart and waves are simple curves.
How do I make my otters look cuter?
Make the eyes solid and round, and add a small rounded nose with a tiny curved smile. A little tummy oval also adds charm.
How do I make the otters look like they are floating?
Add wavy lines in the bottom corners near the feet. They look like water, and the otters seem to be floating on it.
