If we're going to draw a cartoon shark, then information technology mine equally well be the 'king of all the sharks'… the GREAT WHITE!

When thinking up a groovy way to show you how to depict ane, I thought I'd try something a little different. If you expect at the drawing to the correct (or any shark for that matter)… you lot'll discover the body is contained by a series of abrupt angles.

When viewed from the side, it'due south the nose, fins and tail – sharply angled… are its most divers physical features. In this lesson, you'll brainstorm with these athwart features, and once they're in identify… carry on with the trunk and the details.

Let's brainstorm!

Commencement Pace – Map Out the Features of Your Shark Along a Line

Swimming through the water, a shark's body is positioned horizontally. And and then, information technology makes sense to utilize a elementary horizontal line to help you bring your shark into view. Iv vertical lines can and then exist used to position the angular features of the creature.

Like and so…

A horizontal line to draw a cartoon shark Vertical lines marking the various parts of the shark

Position each vertical line like to how I've washed it in a higher place. Nosotros're not aiming for perfection here, but still… it's of import that you accommodate the concrete features so that they do take the grade of what a shark is 'supposed to' look similar. Every bit with whatsoever cartoon drawing, you tin can always exaggerate features – more so, or less as you progress.

Now, let's draw this shark!….

Second Step – Fins First, Trunk 2d… Draw Your Cartoon Shark

Below, you tin can see how I've brought the shark into view beginning with the angular parts, and so cartoon the perimeter of the torso subsequently. While yous're doing this, it's important that y'all're conscientious of the inner space that exists along the horizontal line and betwixt these athwart features.

Practice your best to line up the fins and tail with the next-to-exist-drawn lines that bring the body of your shark into view…

Drawing the fins and tail of the cartoon shark Drawing the back of the cartoon shark Drawing the head of the cartoon shark Completing the body of the cartoon shark

Keep in mind, in one case the fins and tail are in place, the trunk of your shark is easier to see. Aim for a overnice balance with respect to height and position of each fin and tail segment — in relation to cartoon the trunk that follows. Be sure to leave a pocket-sized opening for the rima oris every bit well.

Comparing this cartoon process to other lessons here on the site, this approach may seem a bit unusual to you. Y'all may detect it easier to piece of work with shapes starting time – a big oval perhaps… or even a serial of rectangles and triangles. There's always more than i style to depict something and so, I encourage you to explore and utilize the method that works best for you!

Alright, let'southward finish off this Great White cartoon shark…

Drawing of a cartoon shark

Final Step – Shark Complete

A few well-placed lines is all it takes to give your shark that 'fierce expect' that they're so always infamous for. For instance…

Offset by drawing the eye and the nostril. And then, go alee and sketch in some razor-sharp teeth, followed by a few gill slits. Finally – to ensure that yes — this is a Great White… draw a gratis-flowing line that extends from the nose – effectually the oral fissure… and all the way to the cease of your shark'south underside.

And after that? You lot guessed it!… colour your cartoon shark and you're off to the races!