How to draw a humpback whale with a pencil step-by-step drawing tutorial
- ImagiDraw
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 6, 2023
Today, in our drawing tutorial, we will learn to draw a whale. Specifically, we will look at how to draw a humpback whale.
The humpback whale is rather large. Its length reaches 17-18 meters, and the maximum recorded weight is 48 tons. The humpback whale differs from other striped whales in the characteristic shape and color of the body, the shape of the dorsal fin, the size of the pectoral fins, large "warts" on the snout and at the ends of the pectoral fins, and the uneven edge of the caudal fin. The body of a humpback whale is shortened and dense, expanded in the anterior part, thinned and laterally compressed in the posterior part.
Step 1. Outline the head and the front flipper of our whale.
Start by outlining the head of the humpback whale and its flipper. Also mark the position of its eye. In the drawing below, we also added a few lines to show the whale is swimming in the ocean. You can skip these lines if you would like for now.
Step 2. Outline the back of the whale, its tale, and mouth.
In this step, we add the lines to outline the rest of the whale's body, its tail. We also add a line to denote its mouth and they upper part of the eye.
Step 3. Draw the humpback whale in more detail.
Now that we outlined the shape of the whale's body and head, we continue to finesse the little details. Draw its tail and flippers. Then draw out the whale's eye. You will also want to denote the line separating the upper part of the whale from its belly.
Step 4. Draw out the humpback's head in detail.
Draw the eye of the whale. Then draw the baleen in its mouth that substitutes teeth in whales and is used to filter krill. Lastly, draw the ventral pleats on the bottom of the whale that reach all the way to its bottom jaw.
Step 5. Shading and hatching the humpback whale's drawing.
In the last step, apply coloring to the top of the whale as well as shading its bottom.
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This is such a practical guide! I love the idea of focusing on frugal eating at home as a primary way to fund those dream trips. The San Blas Islands look absolutely breathtaking, but getting to remote paradises like that definitely requires some disciplined budgeting beforehand. Cutting back on dining out is usually the first thing I look at when I'm planning my next adventure.
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The tutorial's first step to outline the head and front flipper is a great starting point for capturing the whale's shape. It's interesting to note how large these creatures are, reaching up to 17-18 meters in length. For a playful twist on self-care, try some of these Funny Daily Affirmations | Laugh & Lift Your Mood
This tutorial on drawing a humpback whale is helpful for beginners, especially the tip about starting with the head and front flipper. It's amazing how such a large animal can be broken down into simple steps. For students looking to tackle big projects, using a tool like the Final Grade Calculator can help break down goals into manageable steps too.
The detail about the baleen instead of teeth for filtering krill was super interesting! It's those little facts that make drawing these creatures even cooler. Honestly, sometimes I just want to play your ai slop bores me game instead of drawing, but this makes me want to try.