Seahorse Drawings

Have a look at this unusual creature and have a turn at doing seahorse drawings.

Here is an outline of a seahorse, should you want to use one for practicing.

It doesn't hurt to experiment and try drawing every subject that you see.

I find that has helped me tremendously, I'm not afraid to draw anything.

That doesn't mean they all look good, but, I've had a go and that's the main thing.

It's all practice.

My mum came for a visit over the holidays and did a couple of drawings of seahorses for me.

I thought they were so good, how could I not use them?

Plus, it gives me extra time to work on my other drawings for you. Thanks Bessie! (Mum's nickname.)

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Seahorse Details

Okay, now for some information about the seahorse.

The seahorse was given that name because it was thought it's head resembled a small horse head.

It has a long snout and prominent eyes. The body is about 5 inches long (13cm). It's armour-like skin protects it.

The long tail can curl around plants to give him something to cling to.

He is a weak swimmer so he mainly swims along on the currents.

The lifespan of a seahorse is about three years.

He looks a bit pre-historic I think. That's a very interesting little sea creature.

The main features of a seahorse are the coronet and the dorsal fin.

Keep Drawing

Have a look at this drawing below. Did you notice how putting some shading around the drawing has made a difference?

You can experiment with shading and putting shadows in. You'll find your pencil drawings will come alive with more character.

I hope these seahorse drawings are of use to you and give you the inspiration to do drawings of seahorses for your drawing portfolio.