Grab your drawing pencils, colored pencils, and other supplies so that you can recreate one of these cool dolphin drawings. These dolphin drawing ideas are great for all skill levels. That means there’s something for everyone, regardless of how long you’ve been drawing.
Facts About Dolphins
Dolphins are marine mammals and are a part of the family of toothed whales. There are around 40 different species of dolphins.
They can be found in all the world’s oceans, from the tropics to the Arctic. Dolphins are well-known for their playful behavior and their intelligent minds.
They are able to learn complex tasks and even use tools. Dolphins have communication abilities that surpass those of other animals.
They use whistles, clicks, and other sounds to communicate with each other over long distances. The lifespan of dolphins is typically around 20-30 years, but some have been known to live up to 50 years.
You can help protect dolphins by supporting organizations that work to protect them such as the Whale and Dolphin Conservation USA.
If you enjoy these marine mammals, you’ll love being inspired by these works of art.
1. Simple Dolphin
Irena Remc is the artist behind this cool dolphin drawing. Irena is an artist that specializes in creating beautiful illustrations, paintings, and drawings.
2. Dolphin in Water
This drawing of a dolphin swimming in the water is so realistic and amazing. The artist did a great job with the shading here as well.
3. Blue Dolphin
This blue dolphin has lots of detail that have been enhanced by using different shades and gradients of blue. If you would like to improve your colored pencil technique, this can be a great reference.
4. Dolphin with Rose Crown
Incorporate watercolor paint into your art to make it stand out beautifully. I just love how the watercolor floral crown makes this painting pop.
5. Realistic Dolphin Sketch
If you want to draw a realistic dolphin, I think that this sketch is perfect. Believe it or not, this dolphin was actually drawn using crayons.
6. Dolphin with Beach Ball
If you want to draw something fun and colorful, use this drawing for inspiration. This cute little dolphin is playing with an orange and yellow beach ball.
7. Dolphin and Roses
This dolphin is covered with beautiful hand-drawn roses. Please check out the artist’s website Artwork By Shai if you would like to see more of their work.
8. Beautiful Dolphin Drawing
If you would like to get better at drawing this beautiful marine mammal, I love this drawing because it’s perfectly detailed and also makes a great reference for beginners.
9. Easy Dolphin Drawing
Here’s an easy dolphin drawing that’s perfect for kids or anyone who’s looking for a simple drawing project. Color in your drawing to make it stand out even more.
10. Simple Dolphin Watercolor
Practice your watercolor skills by practicing blending different colors. What I love about drawing and watercolor painting is that it doesn’t have to look perfect. Always remember to have fun when working on your projects.
11. How to Draw a Realistic Dolphin
BKB Art Universal has a helpful YouTube tutorial showing you how to draw a realistic dolphin. This is a great step-by-step tutorial for beginners.
12. Two Dotwork Dolphins
These awesome dolphins were drawing using the dotwork technique. Dotwork is just as it sounds. This technique uses multiple dots to create the image.
13. Dolphin within Circle
I’ve always loved the drawings that showcase nature within a circle. This drawing has a sort of 3D effect that would be really fun to recreate.
14. Dolphin and Sun
Add background scenery to give your piece more detail. This dolphin is jumping from a wave, and you can see the sun and birds flying in the background.
15. Dolphin Using Dotwork and Linework
Earlier, I shared a drawing that uses dotwork. This drawing uses dotwork as well as linework. Unlike dotwork, which uses dots to create your art, this technique uses multiple lines to create the image.
16. Dolphin Using Pointillism Technique
This dolphin drawing was created using archival ink and the pointillism technique. According to Britannica, pointillism is the practice of applying small strokes or dots of color to a surface so that, from a distance, they visually blend together.
These dolphin drawing ideas are perfect for all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s something here to inspire you. So grab your supplies and get started!
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