Seahorse Drawings

Create some seahorse drawings by first studying the unusual form and then, when you're ready, lightly sketch in the outline first.

Here is an easy outline of a seahorse to practice with and to get the feel of its shape.

You may not have an interest in the seahorse but it doesn't hurt to experiment and try illustrating every subject that you see.

Everything you draw counts as practice.

It's fine to pursue subjects that you love but it's also good to push boundaries and try to draw subjects that you would never normally attempt.

I find that attitude has helped me tremendously because I am 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.

When you are flexible with your outlook, you allow great things to happen.

I drew this outline when I first took up the challenge to teach myself to draw.

Go over your lines until you feel content with your efforts.

The act of re-drawing lines is very beneficial to your finished artwork. Once you arrive at the correct shape, darken the correct, light lines by putting more pressure on the pencil.

If you have a kneaded eraser, you can dab the image to erase the lighter lines. Oops, I omitted to do that here!

Throw perfection out the window and concentrate on what makes you happy. This is a sure way to discover your unique style.

Interesting Facts

Okay, now for some information about the seahorse to help you better understand it as you draw it.

A Seahorse...

I think he looks a bit pre-historic and it's such a very interesting little sea creature.

I've never really studied them before, I just took them for granted like I did everything else in my pre-drawing days. Being a hobby artist has stimulated my observation skills so that's an extra bonus that you can anticipate, too.