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How to draw a submarine

A long capsule, a tower on top, and a periscope peeking out. Watch the video, follow along on paper, then print the practice sheet and draw it again.

Ages 6–13Paper + pencilAbout 10 minutes

Watch it first

The whole submarine in 20 seconds

Press playEvery stroke, in the order you draw it

Draw it step by step

Six steps to a submarine

New lines are purple. Lines you already drew turn light.

1

Start with the hull

Draw a long capsule lying down. Make the front round and let the back come to a point.

2

Add the tower

A short box on top of the hull, standing on the top line.

3

Pop up a periscope

A thin tube out of the tower that bends forward at the top, like a letter L upside down.

4

A propeller and fins

Two round blades at the pointy back, one up and one down. Add a little fin above and below.

5

Three round windows

Three circles in a row along the side. Draw one long line under them, nose to tail.

6

Finishing touches

Bubbles floating up from the nose, a wavy sea floor, and some seaweed. Now this submarine is yours.

Go further

Now draw a submarine exploring the deepest part of the sea.

Practice on paper

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