Did you know that turtles belong to one of the oldest reptile groups in the world—beating snakes, crocodiles, and alligators? The first proto-turtles are believed to have existed about 220 million years ago!
Drawing a turtle is a great experience for artists of any skill level. Using the example of this animal, we can observe a variety of textures and natural patterns.
We’ll sketch a turtle from scratch, both in a side and aerial view, using just a couple of graphite pencils. Let’s have fun!
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I draw a rounded shape of the shell. Most land-based turtles have a large, heavy, dome-shaped shell that protects the animal’s body from predators.
The shell is actually a part of the skeleton; it consists of over 50 bones. And, contrary to a popular belief, a turtle cannot come out of its shell.
… and mark the feet—or, more precisely, the places where the limbs meet the ground. We don’t add the fourth shape because it is not visible in this foreshortening.
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I draw the eye. Most terrestrial turtles have their eyes looking down at objects in front of them, so my intention is to convey this feature by lowering the eye’s inner corner.
Let’s add some details to the turtle’s skin. The pattern may vary; you can see a couple of examples in the image below.
By the way, counting the rings formed by the stack of smaller, older scutes on top of the larger, newer ones can help to estimate the approximate age of a turtle.
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With the 3B pencil, I cover the shell with a layer of hatching, accentuating the sides and the gaps between the scutes.
I draw a light line with the HB pencil; let’s assume that this line is going through the center of the turtle’s head and shell.
This reference is not a strict guideline, it’s rather a general outline that helps us to convey the direction of the body.
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I draw the scutes in the central part of the shell. Allow the elements to be slightly uneven—this makes the drawing more natural.
I apply a layer of hatching to the shell, using the 3B pencil. I also work on the textures of the turtle’s limbs, head, and tail.
With the 3B pencil, I darken the shell, leaving its center relatively light to create an illusion of convexity. I also accentuate the shadows on the limbs and neck.
Sea Turtle Art Print By Art By Three Sarah Rebekah Rachel White
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I'm absolutely in love with my work: creating artworks and teaching drawing! That’s why any hatch I put on the paper is special. I also believe that art and are great tools to make people’s life more beautiful, conscious and happy. I’m inspired by black and white ink graphics, digital painting, the world of nature, and simple everyday things.
With the 3B pencil, I cover the shell with a layer of hatching, accentuating the sides and the gaps between the scutes.
I draw a light line with the HB pencil; let’s assume that this line is going through the center of the turtle’s head and shell.
This reference is not a strict guideline, it’s rather a general outline that helps us to convey the direction of the body.
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I draw the scutes in the central part of the shell. Allow the elements to be slightly uneven—this makes the drawing more natural.
I apply a layer of hatching to the shell, using the 3B pencil. I also work on the textures of the turtle’s limbs, head, and tail.
With the 3B pencil, I darken the shell, leaving its center relatively light to create an illusion of convexity. I also accentuate the shadows on the limbs and neck.
Sea Turtle Art Print By Art By Three Sarah Rebekah Rachel White
Subscribe below and we’ll send you a weekly email summary of all new & Illustration tutorials. Never miss out on learning about the next big thing.
I'm absolutely in love with my work: creating artworks and teaching drawing! That’s why any hatch I put on the paper is special. I also believe that art and are great tools to make people’s life more beautiful, conscious and happy. I’m inspired by black and white ink graphics, digital painting, the world of nature, and simple everyday things.
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