Let’s paint a step by step beginner sea turtle painting today! In this tutorial, you will learn how to paint a simple underwater scene that’s fun for all ages. We will learn how to draw a sea turtle in simple shapes and how to add layered brushstrokes to make those shapes really pop.
Download: Here is a printable turtle traceable *Note- download is in jpg format so you can print to the size you need.
Supplies listed below:
- 11×14 Canvas Board
- Hair dryer
- Pencil
- Transfer paper (if using traceable)- I suggest painting the background first before tracing the image onto the canvas like in the video.
Brushes:
- Mop brush (or large flat brush for background)
- Size 4 fan
- Size 9 round
- Size 3 round
- Size 0 detail
- Artist Sponges
Acrylic Craft Paint Colors:
- Seafoam green
- Teal
- Navy Blue
- Black
- White
- Orange
- Yellow
- Purple
- Pink
- Light Green
- Dark Green
- Dark Brown
- Tan
Happy Painting!