How to draw a turtle

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Shell-tastic Greetings, Doodle Devotees! Today we're diving into the world of slow and steady creatures, learning how to doodle a delightful – turtle!

How to draw a turtle - step 1

Step 1

Draw a semi-flattened circle and add a rectangle on one side of it. This is his shell and his head.

How to draw a turtle - step 2

Step 2

Add that little curve near the bottom of the circle, add some little arms, add some lines to connect his head and an eyeball on top.

How to draw a turtle - step 3

Step 3

Now add those finer details like his toes, his tail, those whirly knee symbols, the scales of his shell, a mouth, nostril, and finish his eyes.

Step 4

Now you can fill in that boxy bro with any colors you want. I prefer the earthy tones of nature but you do you.

Love those doofy knees!

Let's shell out some fun facts about turtles.

  1. Ancient Creatures: Turtles have been around for over 200 million years, making them some of the oldest creatures on Earth. They've got wisdom, so doodle respectfully!

  2. Shell Shelter: A turtle's shell is its protection, made up of around 60 different bones. How detailed will your doodle's shell be?

  3. Variety of Species: There are over 300 species of turtles in the world. Your doodle can be as unique as you want it to be!

  4. Land, Sea, and Freshwater: Turtles can live in a variety of habitats, from dry lands to the deepest oceans. Where will your doodled turtle call home?

  5. Longevity Masters: Some turtles are known to live for over 100 years. That's a lot of time for doodling!

At DoofyDoodles, we're about the fun in creativity and the joy in learning. So, grab your green crayons, and let's doodle a terrific turtle! Visit our Goodies page to find more things to draw!

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