How to Draw a Chibi Turtle

Learn how to draw a great looking Chibi Turtle with easy drawing instructions and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Chibi Turtle.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Chibi Turtle

How to Draw a Great Looking Chibi Turtle for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 1

1. Begin the chibi turtle outline by drawing the eyes. For each, use two curved lines to form a partial oval. Draw two smaller ovals inside it, and shade around them.

Then, use overlapping curved lines to sketch the snout, smiling mouth, and lower jaw. Shade two small ovals to indicate the nostrils.

Drawing Step 2

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 2

2. Use a long curved line to enclose the head. Use shorter lines for the eyebrows.

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Drawing Step 3

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 3

3. Draw the rim of the shell by extending a long curved line and doubling it back on itself. Enclose the rest of the shell with a curved line.

Drawing Step 4

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 4

4. Use curved lines, doubled back on themselves, for the front feet or flippers. Use a curved line to enclose a heart shape between them. This is the belly or carapace.

Drawing Step 5

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 5

5. Draw the rear leg, using a curved line doubled back on itself. Use two lines for the belly between the legs, and a third for the triangular tail.

Drawing Step 6

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 6

6. Draw a spiral on each knee. Use a series of connected, "U" shaped lines for the toenails.

Drawing Step 7

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 7

7. Use straight lines to draw a geometric pattern on the turtle's shell.

Add More Details to Your Chibi Turtle Picture - Step 8

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 8

8. Finish the pattern. It is made up of hexagons, similar to a soccer ball.

Complete the Outline of Your Chibi Turtle Drawing - Step 9

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 9

9. Draw oval-shaped spots on the turtle's head and cheeks. Draw a crosshatch pattern like a + on the belly, and another line further down.

Color Your Chibi Turtle Drawing

Chibi Turtle step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 10

Your chibi turtle outline is now complete. Color your cute character. We've used shades of green and brown, common to many types of turtles. Don't forget a little pink blush for the cheeks.

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Learn More About The Chibi Turtle Drawing

Not everyone thinks reptiles are cute, but this chibi turtle drawing certainly is! You can master it in a few simple steps thanks to the guide below.

Turtles are reptiles. Like other reptiles, they have scales on their skin. Their most unique feature, though, is their protective shell. This turtle's blocky feet and toenails mean it is like a tortoise, a land-dwelling type of turtle.

This turtle is drawn in chibi style. That means it has a large head compared to its body. It also has simplified features and blushing cheeks. You can compare it to this easy cartoon turtle drawing in a different style.

Want to draw more chibi animals? Check out this chibi cat drawing or this kawaii bunny drawing. You'll notice similarly large heads and simple faces.

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