How to Draw Perry the Platypus
In this tutorial we will show you how to draw Perry the platypus. We tried to make this instruction as simple and understandable as possible so that you get an excellent result the first time.
Let’s continue drawing cartoon characters and in this step-by-step tutorial we will show you how to draw Perry the platypus. This is the hero of the animated series Phineas and Ferb. Perry the platypus is fearless and confident.
In the cartoon, the platypus Perry is presented as an undercover agent. The body of the platypus has an unusual turquoise color, the tail is long and wide. The platypus wears a hat. If all the art supplies are already at the ready, then you can start the lesson.
Time needed: 1 hour
How to Draw Perry the Platypus
- Prepare the base.
Determine the size of your drawing and draw the baselines. Draw the head in the form of an oval and draw the elongated torso with a smooth line.
- Add the limbs.
Depict the position of the upper and lower limbs. At the initial stage, use only thin lines.
- Detail the top of the head.
In this step draw two large eyes and with the help of smooth lines depict the hat with the brim.
- Add the rest of the head.
Add the side contours of the head, draw the top and bottom of the beak in the same shape as in our example.
- Sketch out one arm.
Focus on the auxiliary lines and give the arm the desired thickness. Depict the fingers that are tense and widely spaced.
- Draw the second arm.
This step is similar to the previous one, so draw the second arm in the same way as the first.
- Depict the torso.
Continue adding outlines of the body and in this step depict the sides of the torso using straight lines.
- Add the lower part of the body.
Focus on the auxiliary lines and give the legs the desired thickness. With the help of a horizontal line draw the lower outline of the body.
- Sketch out the lower parts of the paws.
Continue adding elements of the body and in this step depict the lower parts of the paws, the ends of which are directed in opposite directions.
- Draw the tail.
With the help of smooth lines depict the visible part of the tail. Add some cross lines.
- Correct inaccuracies.
Now all the outlines are ready, and you can carefully remove the extra lines on your drawing to prepare it for coloring.
- Color the drawing.
Color the body of the platypus in turquoise. Color the beak and lower parts of the paws yellow. Paint the tail orange. To color the hat, use brown and black.
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