How to Draw a Whale For Kids (Easy Drawing + FREE Worksheet)

Get ready to draw a giant, gentle giant of the deep! 🐋 Whales are incredible ocean explorers known for their massive tails and friendly personalities.

This easy, step-by-step drawing guide is perfect for kids and aspiring artists. We use basic shapes like circles and curves to help you draw a cute cartoon whale in just a few minutes!

Want to dive right in? We’ve also crafted a FREE Whale Drawing PDF Worksheet just for you! This printable template includes a “practice area” section and clear visual instructions. Download it now to start bringing your big-hearted blue friend to life!

• Skill Level: Beginner/Kids
• Time Needed: 10-15 Minutes
• Bonus: Free printable PDF worksheet included!

So, grab a pencil, and let’s start drawing your Whale!

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Easy 6-Step Whale Drawing + Free PDF Practice Guide

Follow these six simple steps to draw a cute cartoon whale!

Drawing Materials

• Paper
• Pencil
• Eraser
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Our Whale Drawing Guide PDF Worksheet (see bottom of lesson)

Start by drawing lightly so that you can easily erase if you make any mistakes.

Step 1: Draw the Body Outline

Start by drawing a large, tilted teardrop shape for the whale’s body, making sure it narrows significantly toward the back.

Step 2: Add the Tail Flukes

Draw the tail fin at the narrow end of the body, creating two rounded leaf shapes joined together to form the flukes.

Step 3: Draw the Whale’s Fins and Belly Lines

Add two small, curved pectoral fins on the side and draw several long, curved lines along the bottom of the body to create the whale’s underbelly pleats.

Erase any part of the body outline where the fins attach to make it look connected.

Step 4: Draw Texture Spots

Draw small ovals and circles along the top of the whale’s back and on the tail to give it a unique, patterned look.

Step 5: Add Face Details

Let’s give our whale a cute face!

• Draw a happy, closed curved line for the eye.
• Draw a wide, friendly smile that follows the curve of the body.

Step 6: Color Your Splashing Whale!

Time to add color! Use a gradient of blue and green for the main body, a darker purple for the tail, and bright pink for the rosy cheeks.

Free PDF Download: Whalesome Step-by-Step Drawing Worksheet

Help your little artist make a big splash with our free printable drawing guide! This worksheet breaks down a friendly cartoon whale into simple circles and curves that are easy for kids to follow. With a dedicated “Practice Zone,” this sheet helps build drawing confidence and fine motor skills. Download your worksheet and start bringing this big-hearted blue friend to life!

Click below to get your printable worksheet and have fun drawing!

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Grab Our 30 FREE Whale Printable Coloring Pages!

Ready for a deep-sea adventure? We’ve curated 30 free printable PDF coloring sheets packed with the ocean’s most magnificent giants. Whether your little explorer wants to color a smiling cartoon whale or discover real-life species like the massive Killer Whale and the acrobatic Humpback, there is a perfect page waiting for them!

• Instant Download: Grab your favorites in seconds.
• Print & Go: Perfect for rainy afternoons, classroom lessons, or quiet time.
• Skill Building: Bold outlines make it easy for little hands to stay inside the lines while building fine motor skills.

Just download, print, and let your imagination swim wild!

5 Ways to Make Your Whale Drawing More Fun!

Adding extra details can make your whale look like it’s living in a magical underwater world! Here are five creative ways to enhance your drawing:

Water Spout: Draw a small “fountain” of water coming out of a blowhole at the top of the whale’s head.

Breaching Splash: Draw large water splashes under the body to show the whale jumping out of the ocean.

Add Sea Plants: Draw seaweed at the bottom of your drawing for the whale to swim over.

Bumpy Ocean Floor: Draw some simple, round rocks and starfish at the bottom of your whale drawing.

How to Fix Common Whale Drawing Mistakes

• Body Shape: If the body looks too round, try stretching the teardrop shape in Step 1 so it looks longer and more streamlined.
• Tail Connection: If the tail looks separate, ensure the lines from the body in Step 2 flow directly into the flukes.
• Belly Lines: If the pleats look messy, try drawing them in Step 3 using light, parallel curves that follow the shape of the stomach.
• Spot Placement: Keep the spots in Step 4 mostly along the top ridge of the back so they look like natural markings.

Helpful Whale Drawing Tips and Tricks For Kids

• Use Light Pencil Strokes: Draw the main body shape lightly at first so you can easily erase any lines you don’t like.
• Curved Lines: Use smooth, continuous curves for the belly lines to make the whale look three-dimensional.
• Rosy Cheeks: Placing the rosy cheeks just at the corners of the smile makes the whale look extra happy.
• Color Blending: Try blending your blue and green crayons together in Step 6 to create a realistic ocean-water effect.

10 Whalesome Activities To Do With Your Whale Drawing

These majestic giants are great inspiration for crafts, games, and learning! Here are ten fun activities to try:

1. Whale Suncatchers

1. Color your whale drawing using bright markers.
2. Carefully cut out the whale shape.
3. Tape colorful tissue paper behind the body and hang it on a sunny window.

2. Paper Plate Whale

1. Use your drawing as a guide to decorate a paper plate.
2. Cut a “V” shape out of the side to create a mouth.
3. Add a construction paper tail to the back.

3. Watercolor Salt Painting

1. Trace your whale drawing with white glue.
2. Paint over it with blue and green watercolors.
3. Sprinkle salt on the wet paint to create a “salty sea” texture.

4. Deep-Sea Mural

1. Use neon crayons to color your whale on a dark piece of paper.
2. Draw small white dots around it to represent glowing bubbles.
3. Create an entire underwater scene with coral and fish.

5. Moving Whale Puppet

1. Glue your whale drawing to a large popsicle stick or a straw.
2. Use it to act out stories about an underwater adventure.
3. Create a stage using an old box.

6. Whale Blowhole Bubbles

1. Use a straw to blow blue paint bubbles onto a piece of paper.
2. Place your whale drawing underneath the bubbles so they look like they are coming from the blowhole.

7. Origami Whale

1. Follow a simple paper-folding guide to create a 3D whale.
2. Use your drawing skills to add the eyes, smile, and spots to your folded paper whale.

8. Whale Fact Flip-Book

1. Draw several whale fins and cut them out.
2. On each fin, write one of the fun facts listed below.
3. Staple them together to make a mini flip-book!

9. Cardboard Box “Submarine”

1. Find a large cardboard box and decorate the outside to look like a giant whale.
2. Climb inside and pretend you are traveling through the deep blue sea!

10. Whale Tail Bookmark

1. Draw and color just the whale’s tail flukes.
2. Cut it out and laminate it if possible.
3. Slip it over the top of your favorite book so the tail “splashes” out the top!

Whale Fun Facts for Kids

• Giant Mammals: Whales are not fish; they are mammals, which means they breathe air and nurse their young!
• Singing Songs: Some whales, like Humpbacks, can “sing” complex songs that last for 20 minutes and travel for miles underwater.
• Massive Hearts: A Blue Whale’s heart is so big that a human could swim through its arteries!
• Blowhole Breathing: Whales breathe through blowholes on the top of their heads, which act just like our nostrils.

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