ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sara Hood is a graphic designer illustrator and creative writer She adores ocean animals and has treasured a stuffed sea otter since childhood She loves to draw and hopes this series helps kids feel more confident in their creativity Originally from Erie Pennsylvania she currently lives in Mankato Minnesota ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Annabel Spenceley is a children's book illustrator living in northern England Her studio looks out over hills and fields where the wildlife she loves to paint wanders past her window She painted this book's illustrations in gouache with her dog by her side
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Start Dolphin Jellyfish Sea Otter Octopus Seahorse Sea Turtle Make More Art Coloring Tips 4 6 8 10 12 16 18 22 24
4 BEFORE YOU START Every drawing is uniquely yours Start with easier ocean animals like the playful dolphin Build new skills along the way and work up to more challenging drawings like the graceful sea turtle Grab your pencil and let's dive in
5 MATERIALS Pencil Eraser Drawing paper Pencil sharpener DRAWING TIPS The red lines show you what to draw next Follow them step by step Draw lightly with a pencil so you can easily erase lines and make changes Add bubbles and waves to add movement to your ocean-themed art bubbles Crayons colored pencils markers or paints light wave types dark calm choppy curls
