

How to Draw a Tortoise


Step 1

Start by drawing the eye of your Tortoise in pencil. Draw lightly at first so that you can erase easily if you want to change anything.
Step 2

Next add the outline of the upper part of the head.
Step 3

Now we can add the outline of the lower part of the head, and belly.
Click on the Tortoise above to find out how I created these colorful images from my Tortoise drawing.
I used watercolor paints and masking fluid, both available from BLICK art supplies.
Click on a tortoise to see a bigger one!
When you have finished your Tortoise drawing you might like to watch this video of me drawing a Border Collie.