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Draw a realistic or cartoon starfish with this kid-friendly how-to
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Starfish—also known as sea stars—are cool creatures that live underwater. They not only come in mesmerizing colors but also have interesting bodies. If you're interested in drawing these fabulous animals, this guide will provide easy steps for you to follow. We’ll show you how to draw a realistic starfish, plus how to adjust the drawing for a kid-friendly cartoon sea star. Soon, you'll be hanging your masterpiece on your wall for everyone to admire.
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QuestionHow do I draw a turtle?Community AnswerThe shell should be a nice oval shape. The legs should be a triangle with curvy edges. The head should be long and round at the top. Get creative.
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QuestionHow do I draw fish?Community AnswerDraw an oval. At the end of the oval, make a triangle. Draw a dot at the other end of the oval.
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QuestionHow do I draw a starfish without curved lines?CanisChiropteraCommunity AnswerRealistically, you don't, as real life animals are made up of complex curves and structures. However, if you're looking to stylize, then that's really up to you on how you'd like to approach it.
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- Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t get upset if your first starfish doesn’t turn out perfectly. Keep trying! The more you draw, the better you’ll become.Thanks
- Try out different drawing styles until you find what works best for you. If you don’t enjoy realism, try drawing a cartoon starfish instead, or vice versa.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.supercoloring.com/drawing-tutorials/how-to-draw-a-starfish
- ↑ https://www.supercoloring.com/drawing-tutorials/how-to-draw-a-starfish
- ↑ https://www.wedrawanimals.com/how-to-draw-a-realistic-starfish/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/XXPMO1nAdc4?t=164
- ↑ https://youtu.be/-dqGkHWC5IU?t=224
- ↑ https://youtu.be/58ajEe06aHM?t=143
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