How to Draw Manatees

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a small circle for the head shape and then add an egg shape for the mid-body area.

   This will give you a strong start and put you on track to create a masterpiece.
   
   Don't worry if it doesn't look like a manatee yet, we still have a long way to go.
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   Step 2: Form the body and add a muzzle and soft line for the eye.

   Add two long lines for front flippers then draw out the arch for the back tail.
   
   And what do you think you will do next? That's right, move down to the next step. , Make a line for the brow and define the flippers a bit.
   
   This is where things get creative.
   
   Is your manatee excited, angry, carefree, brooding? Add a personal flair to your manatee-drawing style by throwing in a few of your own details.
   
   Want to really spice things up? Sketch in a newborn manatee peeking out from behind the magnificent creature you just drew! , Add lines for wrinkles to get that lovable texture you desire.
   
   Erase the guideline steps and admire the finished product , Bring it in to work or school to show your peers, host a private art show in your home to glorify your artwork, or auction it off on e-bay.
   
   The possibilities are endless! Your manatee drawing might help gain you new friends, impress the ones you already had, raise your social standing, and will improve your overall happiness in life.
   
   Congrats on a job well done!
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   Step 3: Detail the face and jaw.

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   Step 4: Add in the eye and scatter a few whiskers across the muzzle.

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   Step 5: Show off to your acquaintances!

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