In this drawing lesson we’ll show you how to draw a Sea Otter in 6 easy steps. This step by step lesson progressively builds upon each previous step until you get to the final rendering of a sea otter. Simply follow along with each step, drawing the portion shown in red for each step of the how to draw a sea otter tutorial. Then, in just a few minutes you’ll have a simple and easy sea-otter drawing!

Before we begin the How To Draw a Sea Otter drawing lesson, here are some fun facts about sea otters you might find interesting, especially for kids.

• Sea otters are marine mammals that live along the coasts of the northern Pacific Ocean.
• Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters do not have a layer of blubber and instead rely on their thick fur to keep warm.
• The fur of a sea otter is the densest of any animal, with up to one million hair follicles per square inch.
• Sea otters are known to use rocks as tools to crack open hard-shelled prey like clams and sea urchins.
• These animals are often seen floating on their backs, which allows them to use their chests as a table for their meals.
• Sea otters have a pocket of skin under their forearms where they can store food and their favorite rock.
• They are a keystone species, playing a vital role in their ecosystem by controlling sea urchin populations that would otherwise damage kelp forests.
• Sea otters can eat up to 25% of their body weight in food each day to support their high metabolism.
• When sea otters sleep, they wrap themselves in kelp to prevent drifting away with the current.
• Baby sea otters, called pups, are born with fluffy fur that helps them float, as they cannot swim until they are several weeks old.

How To Draw a Sea Otter – Easy Step by Step Drawing Lesson

Step 1: Begin by drawing the head and paw of the sea otter.

Step 2: Draw the tail of the sea otter.

Step 3: Now you can draw the rest of the otter’s body.

Step 4: Add the nose, mouth and other front paw.

Step 5: Sketch in more body and face details of the sea otter.

Step 6: Draw the eyes and give the sea otter some personality.

Well done! Now that you’ve completed How To Draw a Sea Otter, consider adding some shading or coloring to make your sea otter drawing look realistic! Use the picture below as a guide to shade or color your sea otter.

Congratulations!

You did it! Congratulations on drawing a Sea Otter! Your first try may not have gone as smoothly as you had hoped, but I’m sure after another attempt or two you will see a big improvement. The best way to learn how to draw a sea otter is with practice!

Want to draw a smaller otter, maybe the river otter? Learn how to quickly and easily draw an OTTER?! Take a look here for another quick and easy drawing tutorial: How to Draw an Otter.