That is why they’re often considered to be the smartest animal after humans.

Want to celebrate this amazing animal?

Ready to give it a go?

How to Draw a Dolphin

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Then, let’sdraw a dolphin!

terminate the end of the tail with a rounded half-circle.

So, halfway down the back, sketch a rounded triangle to create the dorsal fin.

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

Then, draw two similar shapes near the belly of the dolphin to create the pair of pectoral fins.

Then,draw a small circular eyea little above where the mouth ends.

Step 9: Erase any remaining guidelines

Finally, you canerase any unnecessary guidelinesand pencil marks.

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

One easy idea is to frame the dolphin within acircular border.

All you’ll need is a compass or protractor to draw the circle.

Then, you’re able to draw small dots along the curved line.

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

Using your favorite pen, slowly trace over the lines, taking care not to smear any ink.

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How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met

How to Draw a Dolphin

Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met